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    M17x 3D

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Solo0071, Apr 16, 2011.

  1. Solo0071

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    I just ordered the M17x 3D and was wondering if it was the correct choice.What caught my eye was the 120hz Screen more then the 3D capability,though watching movies in 3D is what i will be using 3D for more than gaming.Is it worth getting the 460m for the 3D or going with the 2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon™ HD 6970M for better gameing performance..im twisted in my choice now.Any help or advice is appreciated,thx.
     
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    I have 280m sli atm..will i see a increase with the 460m?
     
    Solo0071, Apr 16, 2011
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    If the game supports sli then the 280s will be better but if it's a single 280 vs a single 460 the later is better
     
    EtownsFinest, Apr 16, 2011
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    Is the 485M GTX a available upgrade atm? Im not sure why it is not offered my alienware/dell
     
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    No it's not available through Dell. But you can buy it and upgrade it yourself there are a few problems at the moment though you lose 3D function and I think the fans are a little wonky
     
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    So atm there are no xfire or sli systems available?
     
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    No there is no Sli/cfx systems available right now. Word is on the april 19th they are releasing the M18x though and it looks like a beast
     
    EtownsFinest, Apr 16, 2011
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    Grrr maybe a cancellation is in order untill then
     
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    Yea I would wait also. Xfire 6970s shall be epic
     
    EtownsFinest, Apr 16, 2011
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    Sager already has them,think sagers price will be about the same? I mean alienwares.
     
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    Yes Sager has the x7200 with dual 6970s and dual nvidia 485s but it also sports a desktop processor it's a 17". And I believe there's a successor to the x8100 coming out soon it's also a 18" screen like the M18x. I would still go with the Alienware as Dells warranty is best in class IMHO
     
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    No announcment today,anyone here anything?
     
    Solo0071, Apr 19, 2011
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    Facebook, alienware page, said there will be an announcement later this morning.
     
    macaddict84, Apr 19, 2011
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    I see the 11 and 14 are there now
     
    Solo0071, Apr 19, 2011
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    M18 around May will come out. Looks awesome by the way.

    Although it will not have 3d and will be quite a bit heavy other than it looks awesome.
    Alienware M18x Laptop Review - Introduction


    Still I'm going to try out the 3d when it arrives and see if I like it enough to not send it back.
     
    BlazeGaj, Apr 19, 2011
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