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    My new 580m/3d build I just ordered

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by windworker, Jul 28, 2011.

  1. windworker

    windworker Notebook Consultant

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    Hey all,

    I am returning my Outlet Refurbished R3 with the 2820, 16 GB RAM, 320 5,400 RPM HD, AMD 6970, 60 HZ 1080P for this monster below. After taxes I paid 2,119 dollars for the Outlet refurb R3.

    New setup,

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    For an extra 900 dollars I got,

    Brand new
    120 HZ 3D 1080P Screen
    Nvidea 580m
    Blue Ray
    Wireless HD (kit)
    7,200 RPM 320 GB HD
    an extra year warranty for a total of 3 years

    I feel like I did good, and I'm beyond stoked to get this new setup! Just thought I would share, because I'm that excited :) Should ship on 8.3.11 and be here 8.5.11!

    Cheers
     
    windworker, Jul 28, 2011
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  2. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    Interesting how yours is shipping BEFORE MINE and I placed the order a few days BEFORE you.
     
    LVNeptune, Jul 28, 2011
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  3. windworker

    windworker Notebook Consultant

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    Honestly, I thought the shipping date was extremely strange. Website said 8.8.11 but she told me multiple times 8.3.11. I'm sorry if I somehow got a better ship date then you, thats not fair at all.

    If I was a betting man, I would put money on a later ship date then what I was told.
     
    windworker, Jul 28, 2011
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    qohelet Senior Member

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    congrats! :) nice config
     
    qohelet, Jul 28, 2011
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  5. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    LOL don't worry man I am not upset...Dell is stupid.
     
    LVNeptune, Jul 28, 2011
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  6. Joe85

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    Asome rig. Slightly jealous now. Also that price is gr8, in the Uk you'd be looking of upwards of £2700.....
     
    Joe85, Jul 28, 2011
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    er i got that spec minus blu ray and wimax but plus killer for 1700 uk after 10% cashback
     
    james_2k, Jul 28, 2011
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    10% cash back? How?
     
    widezu69, Jul 28, 2011
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    james_2k Notebook Evangelist

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    james_2k, Jul 28, 2011
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    Thrimidge Notebook Enthusiast

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    I also ordered before you, except I'm not getting mine for a long while. Maybe it's because I ordered using the EPP discount? Anywho, congrats!
     
    Thrimidge, Jul 28, 2011
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    Just ordered mine as well, 2720qm processor, 580m graphics card, 120hz 3d display, slot load blu ray, killer wireless n card, internal wireless hd card, and 3 year advanced, altogether including tax I paid $2700, a bit pricey but well worth it.
     
    desiplaya130, Jul 28, 2011
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  12. windworker

    windworker Notebook Consultant

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    Quick question,

    Am I going to seriously regret not getting the Killer wireless card? As you can see I got the Intel 6250, is this going to effect my gaming in First Person Shooters ie Black Ops, Crysis 2?

    It's too late to change without delaying my order. Is the performance increase significant?

    How hard is it to change the wireless card?
     
    windworker, Aug 1, 2011
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  13. zoolian982

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    Wireless cards wont matter much in speed. Just make sure you have a stable connection. That's all.
     
    zoolian982, Aug 1, 2011
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  14. windworker

    windworker Notebook Consultant

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    Alright, Received a little flak from some gaming buddies for not going with the Killer. As if the system didn't have enough money already in it!

    I hope your right!

    System is still set to ship the 3rd, hoping to have it the 5th. Looking forward to the upgrades.
     
    windworker, Aug 1, 2011
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  15. zoolian982

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    its fine as long as u have the biggest laptop. :D
     
    zoolian982, Aug 1, 2011
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