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    M17x-R2 - out with HD5870

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ThaDutchy, Apr 22, 2010.

  1. SAUCE

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    Well the all powerful is now 4 sure the gaming king.Going to phone sales later see how much candy they need to buy a master,slave .
     
    SAUCE, Apr 22, 2010
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  2. italian.madness

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    Well, maybe it's time for me to update?
    :)
     
    italian.madness, Apr 22, 2010
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  3. Tristan

    Tristan Garrosh Did Nothing Wrong

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    Ah man i really hope I can call and upgrade without having to cancel...
     
    Tristan, Apr 22, 2010
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    Hmm, this is very intriguing... wondering if I can get mine upgraded to a 5870 since it just arrived last Thursday.

    5870's available is very good news indeed, though!
     
    tsurashi, Apr 22, 2010
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  5. Tristan

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    Wow really? Homeroom ends at 7:45 which means I can't find out till 1030 :(
     
    Tristan, Apr 22, 2010
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  6. SAUCE

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    SillyHoney go spend some SillyMoney lad ;) ;)
     
    SAUCE, Apr 22, 2010
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  7. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    lol, I expect Striker to pop in sooner or later with a "first official owner" sig for the 5870s but that won't be true. ;)
     
    Mandrake, Apr 22, 2010
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  8. Megacharge

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    Now I need to figure out a way to get a pair of these. For some reason I don't think Dell will be too eager to sell them separately, I think they'd rather just sell them in new laptop's.
     
    Megacharge, Apr 22, 2010
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  9. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Don't worry, I'll get an extra pair and sell to someone in Canada for way over sticker price. It's the American way. ;)

    Edit: Nothing about it on Engadget. They're too busy depositing all their checks from Steve jobs.
     
    Mandrake, Apr 22, 2010
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  10. iaTa

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    Oh dear I was secretly thankful of Dell for not releasing these cards as I knew it was saving me a fortune. Now that they are out, I want.

    What's going to be the the best deal on these - EPP?
     
    iaTa, Apr 22, 2010
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  11. ThaDutchy

    ThaDutchy Notebook Evangelist

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    Well, in the Netherlands they are actually cheaper than the HD4870 cf.
    Some €50,-
     
    ThaDutchy, Apr 22, 2010
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  12. nobodyshero

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    Very exciting stuff, can't wait to see some Crysis benches!
     
    nobodyshero, Apr 22, 2010
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  13. Mandrake

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    10% EPP, $50 dollar coupon for signing up for their spam and then possibly another 3% for using DPA although that last one you may have to call because it's not advertised.
     
    Mandrake, Apr 22, 2010
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  14. Partizan

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    Wow they already offer the hd 5870 crossfire option in Belgium aswell, normaly we run behind for weeks, if not months. A fully rigged m17x costs 3033€, not bad since they used to be like 3400€.
     
    Partizan, Apr 22, 2010
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    Thats it, I'm selling my M17. I should get a decent deal since I got the 4850's in them
     
    frozenarcticguy, Apr 22, 2010
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  16. Killiandros

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    Nice. I've found EPP discounts for CA & US but nothing for Australia anywhere.

    A staff member in the employee benefits area of my organisation queried DELL for me and they were advised that EPP Discounts are not offered on Alienware as they are 'specialised' products. :rolleyes:

    I can afford it without, but the saving from an EPP discount would definitely be handy in going towards a SSD!
     
    Killiandros, Apr 22, 2010
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  17. kilthro

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    LOL I should have known..

    Damn I want these.. Anyone been able to see how much parts would sell these? I know they will us selling through parts department but I really want them... Curious to see how much they are...
     
    kilthro, Apr 22, 2010
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  18. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    Oh, man...... :confused2: :twitchy: :swoon:
     
    Aikimox, Apr 22, 2010
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  19. ThaDutchy

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    Yes, I have changed my order...
    I'm gonna get the HD5870 CF option! Wow I am sooo glad it's fixed.

    Now I can Really change my sig...
     
    ThaDutchy, Apr 22, 2010
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  20. kilthro

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    Yea once anyone can locate a part number for them for US please let me know.. I want to see how many bills this is going to cost me to upgrade.
     
    kilthro, Apr 22, 2010
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  21. WaR

    WaR Notebook Virtuoso

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    Subscribed!
     
    WaR, Apr 22, 2010
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  22. alexbalibander

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    no it's only the problem of getting the 38000 norwegian kroner (around 3500 euro) >_>
     
    alexbalibander, Apr 22, 2010
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    I really hope they will sell them separate. I really want two of these in my m17x

    Edit. Just checked online and I can still only get 4870 and it says this. May delay my ship date
     
    Kicker6820, Apr 22, 2010
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  24. kevin_172

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    ahhh poo! my replacement has just been shipped :(
     
    kevin_172, Apr 22, 2010
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  25. Tristan

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    How much did it cost you?
     
    Tristan, Apr 22, 2010
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  26. bob2004

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    still not on US site =(
     
    bob2004, Apr 22, 2010
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  27. ThaDutchy

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    US $3343,25 in total.
    The switch 4870>5870 didn't cost me nothing but then again the money was still on it's way. :D
     
    ThaDutchy, Apr 22, 2010
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  28. Tristan

    Tristan Garrosh Did Nothing Wrong

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    Wow really? Not a single cent for the GPU upgrade? I'm geeking out so bad. I want it to update so I can call and upgrade, or cancel if I have to before they're already backordered :eek:
     
    Tristan, Apr 22, 2010
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  29. Mandrake

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    When the 4870s were released everyone sat in pre-production for two weeks, it took a while to get them out to people.
     
    Mandrake, Apr 22, 2010
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  30. Tristan

    Tristan Garrosh Did Nothing Wrong

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    I'd gladly wait that long for a system I plan to use for years to come :D
     
    Tristan, Apr 22, 2010
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  31. Gflyer1

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    I placed my order 1 week ago ,I'm calling to cancel it ,or upgrade .

    You think they'll do it on a 1 week order ??
     
    Gflyer1, Apr 22, 2010
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  32. Tristan

    Tristan Garrosh Did Nothing Wrong

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    ^
    I would think so. That's still close to a month away from delivery. I'm trying on a two week order later today.
     
    Tristan, Apr 22, 2010
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  33. kevin_172

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    my replacement order was placed on the 13th of april and shipped today! less than 10 days! o_O now i wanna know how much the upgrade will cost :(
     
    kevin_172, Apr 22, 2010
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  34. joelhr

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    I still dont see it offered on the US site :(
     
    joelhr, Apr 22, 2010
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  35. sleey0

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    I have yet to see it on ANY site. lol

    Looks like Dell is having some technical difficulties ;)
     
    sleey0, Apr 22, 2010
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  36. cookinwitdiesel

    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    Hmmm.....do I try to get a pair of these.....or try to sell my m17x and get an R2 finally......school ends soon so switching laptops will be a lot easier for me and I just got my first credit card with a $7k credit limit.....what to do .......what to do
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Apr 22, 2010
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  37. DR650SE

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    Sleey0, did you check out the Dell UK site? It was up on there. At least it was earlier. I checked to see what the price diff was.
     
    DR650SE, Apr 22, 2010
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  38. Mitchell2.24v

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    Nice!

    When did you order, and what was your EDD? I'm trying to get mine changed, but no luck so far...
     
    Mitchell2.24v, Apr 22, 2010
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  39. Tristan

    Tristan Garrosh Did Nothing Wrong

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    Go for it. She's-oh wait wrong forum.

    I would ask why you wouldn't. Things seem to setting up just right for you :cool:

    It's definitely up somewhere :p
    http://configure.euro.dell.com/dell...en&m_30=322839&oc=N00W7x01&rbc=N00W7x01&s=dhs

    Edit: Okay...on the UK site the 720qm is 39.99 euros and teh 620m is 160 euros. Maybe they are having technical difficulties?
     
    Tristan, Apr 22, 2010
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  40. cookinwitdiesel

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    Credit != money coming into my bank account

    lol

    And I have a girlfriend who would strongly disapprove of switching laptops AGAIN (3 in the last year - she thinks I am thoroughly irresponsible with money and computers lol)
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Apr 22, 2010
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  41. kevin_172

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    I know the feeling :D mines spent on my car tho :p
     
    kevin_172, Apr 22, 2010
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  42. ThaDutchy

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    Added the UK site on the OP. :p
     
    ThaDutchy, Apr 22, 2010
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  43. cookinwitdiesel

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    I will heavily consider one of these come July. That is when I should have an income and a regular job - until then I am moving around too much anyway (going to WY for a month after graduating)

    So I can wait and see how they do first :)
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Apr 22, 2010
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  44. joelhr

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    all the European sites have the 5870 option.... guess its not available yet to the rest of the world.
     
    joelhr, Apr 22, 2010
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  45. iaTa

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    Hmmm order now at £1920 or wait and order from US for probably around £1450. Decisions decisions!
     
    iaTa, Apr 22, 2010
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    Just canceled my 1 week order with the 4870's,and will wait till it shows up in the US . My sales rep will call me in the morning when it enters in their system to place it .I hope it refreshes in the US tomorrow.Thank god i got it canceled in time .. :) :D


    BTW,order early guys,because everyone is gonna jump on it like flies on doodoo :p
     
    Gflyer1, Apr 22, 2010
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  47. vzachari

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    That's good! Can't wait for the first reports/benchmarks/troubleshooting by the Notebook review elite before pledging my allegiance to Alienware and the M17xR2. Given that the 5870 is a tiny bit less power hungry than the 4870 (I might be wrong) I don't anticipate any new issues to show up (compared to the crossfire 4870 configuration) but at the same time I don't want to be Alienware's quality control :)
     
    vzachari, Apr 22, 2010
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  48. SAUCE

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    Thats the normal price difference between 720 & 620 in UK
     
    SAUCE, Apr 22, 2010
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  49. bob2004

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    I'm with you m8 going to wait like a month and a half or so, don't want a laptop with problems...
     
    bob2004, Apr 22, 2010
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  50. Zeltix

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    I changed my order who was in production already also to the 5870 free of charge, strange they both cost the same..
     
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