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    M17x r3 or m17x r2???

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by warzeta, Jul 20, 2011.

  1. warzeta

    warzeta Guest

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    I have already a desktop with a 6990 so you know people!
    The use to this laptop is gonna be for lan and work at my jobb , it doesnt
    Need to be portable since, im not moving it a lot maybe if i go vacations , etc

    M17x r2
    Dual 5870
    1920x1200 screen!



    M17x r3
    6970m
    1920x1080 or maybe 3d depend how good it is


    The thing is that , is two differents systems , i mean core i7 old and new generation so what should i choose? The r2 better video card but worse processor than the r3 :/ is make it hard!
     
    warzeta, Jul 20, 2011
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  2. Simplified

    Simplified The Most Awesome

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    Take the R2 for the build quality and RGB led screen. It is not as portable as the R3 though.
     
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  3. hidz7

    hidz7 Notebook Consultant

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    I used to face the same problem as you are as well warzeta.
    After months of researching, finally I went with the R2, eventhough the processor is the 1st-gen i7, it is not that bad, plus the RGBLED is a awesome, and the Dual HD5870M crossfireX is still kicking. :)

    Maybe you can read a review at tech inferno forum, they put M17x R2, R3 and M18x to the test!
    Here's the link.
    Alienware Generations: M17x-R2, M17x-R3 & M18x | Tech|Inferno
     
    hidz7, Jul 20, 2011
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