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    New Intel i7 CPU's available now.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Brabostaan, Sep 1, 2011.

  1. Brabostaan

    Brabostaan Notebook Deity

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    At least in Europe.

    -2670QM
    -2760QM
    -2860QM

    I did not ask about the 2960XM because I configered a M17x R3.
     
    Brabostaan, Sep 1, 2011
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    Brabostaan Notebook Deity

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    Trying to order this:

    System 1:
    -2760QM.
    -AMD 6990m.
    -FHD screen.
    -Blu Ray player.
    -Killer wifi.

    System 2:
    -2670QM.
    -Nvidia 580m.
    -FHD screen.
    -Blu Ray player.

    Price's about the same. Waiting for the rep. to send me a final quote.
    I did ask for some compensation since my last system was a lemon. :mad:
     
    Brabostaan, Sep 1, 2011
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    qohelet Senior Member

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    Not yet in US :(
     
    qohelet, Sep 1, 2011
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  4. Brabostaan

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    Sorry its not on the site yet I should have mentioned that.

    Chat with or call a rep.
     
    Brabostaan, Sep 1, 2011
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  5. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Man I just ordered my M17x and it has been shipped. *Sigh* What can we do huh?
     
    widezu69, Sep 1, 2011
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    Nothing...tech. is always moving.
     
    Brabostaan, Sep 1, 2011
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    Just got a word from my rep.

    Its in the system but trying to add it to the quote the system goes into error.

    So its there but not available yet. Bummer. :(
     
    Brabostaan, Sep 1, 2011
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    I also recently got mine, but I don't really care about this. It's a very small upgrade. It's a marginal performance increase.
     
    TostitoBandito, Sep 1, 2011
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    edd666999 Notebook Guru

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    You might find they open them up for a bit of overclocking!
     
    edd666999, Sep 1, 2011
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    i recently ordered mine too lol...oh well, there is nothing you can do. You lose 200mhz

    If you are a gamer, GPU is most important...having a 2720qm vs 2760qm is not going to get you anymore fps.
     
    SlickDude80, Sep 1, 2011
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    Even with an XM I was "currently" unable to OC on an R3.
     
    ewitte12, Sep 1, 2011
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    I checked the spec sheet in intel. Absolutely nothing is different except for that micro increase. If you havent ordered..do order with it, that logical anyway. But for those who purchased a notebook already or are in the midst of receiving their notebook, kindly dont be all over the top to cancel or use some excuse to return your system. Its truly not worth it.

    I am sure much later, even if there is an issue with your system, you could easily ask them to replace your current cpu, with these. The cost is exactly the same.

    If you wanna wait, wait and wait....Lastly for those waiting for Ivy bridge...perhaps you should because its chipset is supposedly compatible with Sandy bridge CPU. But the current chipset on motherboards would not be compatible with Ivy Bridge. If I am wrong please correct me.
     
    vads24, Sep 1, 2011
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  13. Brabostaan

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    Available now in the US. The rest of the world can add in manually I guess.
     
    Brabostaan, Sep 6, 2011
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    Na8331 Notebook Consultant

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    do you think if I call them and try to cancel my order because I want to upgrade the processor that they'll offer me something to keep my order? I literally ordered yesterday hah
     
    Na8331, Sep 6, 2011
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    You could try. I dont now what Dell will do, probably offer you a discount yes.

    Also 1600Mhz RAM come's as standerd in the US. So ditch the 2820QM and get aa 2760QM if possible.
     
    Brabostaan, Sep 6, 2011
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    The ones in my sig...I just chatted with a rep. He wasn't much help. I guess ill give them a call
     
    Na8331, Sep 6, 2011
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  17. Brabostaan

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    You need custommer care for that. Reps. wont help you with this.
     
    Brabostaan, Sep 6, 2011
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    Free upgrade to NBD shipping. Tried for a TactX mouse. He didn't understand what I meant haha. It's ok thought. I'm satisfied with my order.
     
    Na8331, Sep 6, 2011
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