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    M17x R2 Anyday now ^^

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by WillPower, Jun 28, 2010.

  1. WillPower

    WillPower Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey guys,

    finally got the courage to order it about 2 weeks ago and unfortunately missed out of the i7 40s. Its coming in the next few days and these are the specs:

    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz,4 Cores/8 Threads,turbo up to 2.8GHz, 6MB Cache)
    17.0" WUXGA 1920 x 1200 - Beyond HD (1200p) - RGB LED
    6GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (1 x 2GB + 1 x 4GB)
    RAID 0 (Striped Disk Array)
    500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
    500GB 7200RPM 2nd SATA Hard Drive
    8X DVD + /-RW Drive with DVD + R double layer write capability
    9-cell Primary Battery
    CrossFireX(TM) Dual 1GB GDDR5 ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5870
    Dell(TM) Wireless 1520 802.11n Half Mini-Card
    Dell(TM) Wireless 370 Bluetooth Internal mini-card
    Genuine Windows(R) 7 Home Premium 64bit (English)
    3-Year Premier Service
    Alienware TactX(TM) Mouse
    Alienware Orion Messenger Bag

    Sorry if this has been repeated but any advice to what i need to do initially after receiving it? e.g. benchmark program suggestions, software updating, antiviral software, gaming suggestions (haven't been in the scene for a while) etc.

    Any suggestions/advice would be appreciated thank you :)
     
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  2. Merk1b2

    Merk1b2 Notebook Geek

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    Not an expert but:

    Check hinges.
    Check physical parts (Keyboard, lighting, items included, optical, mouse, etc)
    Adore product for a day or two.
    Get CPU Z/GPU Z to check hardware to make sure its what you ordered/working correctly.

    Norton Internet Security is a great AV, Norton 360 just adds some crap to be honest. Up to you if you want to pay extra.

    Gamin wise? What kind of gamer are you? Also, check out this link:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/gaming-software-graphics-cards/489460-recommend-me-game-ask-about-game-recommendations-here.html

    Oh and, don't forget to show off.
     
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    TigerWhistle Notebook Geek

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    kenichols29 Notebook Evangelist

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    Really you just need to beware that everything is running properly, other than that enjoy it.
     
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  5. WillPower

    WillPower Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys any1 know anythin about drivers for the 5870CF?

    Oh and another do any of you use any either screen protector or silicon keyboard protectors on you M17x?
     
    WillPower, Jun 28, 2010
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