*OFFICIAL* Alienware M17x Owners Lounge - Part 2

IE8, batboy.

Ruby - I suppose it could be gfx related. Scrolling down is also laggy, but not safe mode VGA laggy. Somewhere in between.

I haven't experienced it in a week so am recalling this from memory. Hopefully I don't experience it again.

 

mine is getting more and more frequent. it used to be 1 in 10 boots and now its somewhere between 3-5 in 10 boots..

really not sure if i should call dell cos they might want to take action and replace my parts and the tech might arrive with refurbished parts which i really do not want.



does anyone have this issue?

 

I had similar problems and they seemed to go away or at least improve significantly when I implemented Gizmo's wireless fixes - http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=5543296. I have come to think that "device sleep on disconnect" is tied to more than one problem. I've also seen marked improvement using Dell's WLAN driver 5.60.18.8. The new synaptics touchpad driver v14.0.12.0 seems less buggy too.

 

If you really think it's related to power consumption, then try resetting your FSB to normal 1066 and see if that helps.

 

Im currently experiencing high CPU useage when im not doing anything except browsing the internet. It seems to jump when i move the net window and scroll up or down...When i boot up it seems to go straight to 100% of useage. I checked the task manager and i am useing nothing but the basics. The comput is still completely stock. I was tinkering around in the bios but changed nothing. I looked at the Raid setup, but i didnt do anything there either...what is up. I've had this for like two wks. I even restored it back to a couple of days ago just incase i did install some crazy program, but that didnt fix it.

PS

by the way MOO i found your M17x video, it was very entertaining to see how many screws are in this machine....nice work buddy.

 

my fsb is always at 1066.. or at least i think they are, i put it to auto and im only oced by multiplier. but the problem occurs even when i dont oc so i dont think ocing is causing the problems

 

So after some gaming i noticed that one of my cards gets hotter than the other, and it is in SLI
one card maxxed out at 53 while the other maxxed out at 75 as i type this the 53 card is currently at 33 while the other is at 47
any idea as to whats up with this?

 

One card is most likely not functioning in SLI properly with your game. This is typical with newer games and older drivers. This can also happen with the new 195.xx driver where after gaming, one GPU will not downclock properly after exiting the game and it will continue to run at max clocks. This typically translates to a 10 degree difference and is a good indicator.

It is also possible there is a hardware issue however I am more inclined to say its a driver compatibility issue.

Which game and which driver are you running?

 

got my m17x today WOOT.

Only 1 problem, I cant disable the sli mode. Its greyed out T_T how do I do this?

nvm I got it, had to disable integrated and hybrid graphics..

Now I cant connect to the internet...read that help topic on it but I still cant. Anyone help?

 

You mean this one?
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=436486

Both ethernet as well as Wifi are dead?

 

Not familiar with the term "Ethernet"

It says I connected to my network but I Have limited access...

 

Yeah I know where the port is and stuff but I don't use it is what im saying, and I never have.

 

Most online gamers know that if you have access to a cabled network port (ethernet) you will always have better and totally stable latency compared to wireless. If you're unable to configure your M17x's wireless card and your wireless router to work together just plug it into the ethernet and it will likely work, and you will be able to use google to learn more.

 

Is it as simple as buying an.."Ethernet cable" or something? I have no experience with ethernet, well atleast hooking it up to a computer anyways.

 

Haha... yes. Indeed, you must purchase an Ethernet Cable to use.. Ethernet.

Google is your friend.

 

Question guys. WHen you overclock your processor, do you stress test it? Right now I'm overclocking via the BIOS, then I stress test it to see if it shutstdown. My question is what level stress test do you set it at? I have it on maximum right now which fils the mem and 100% load on CPU cores. Am I going about this right?

EDIT: Also as far as CPU temp goes, which program is more accurate? Core Temp or Hardware monitor? I notice that Hardware monitor is showing me lower temps then Core Temp when I run them simultaniously

 

Hwmonitor

And intel burn test and go maximum


Then enjoy

 

OK in that case my temps are much lower then I thought maybe 5-10 *C. I was going on the side of caution. Thanks. I was using it on max as well. Thanks Moo +1

 

How loud should my fans be getting while playing games? Like what would be average.."loudness"? it depends on the games sometimes but when its a really big graphics heavy game like GRID the fans get loud. Not so much where it bothers gameplay but its very noticeable..

 

Seems like my fans are running all the time as well as they are quite loud, but with the M17X I expected that, perhaps still not used to it. I have a few things that seem like they may be issues. Red alien (not one of my AlienFX colors) when I plug in the laptop ect.

 

My nameplate didn't come with the correct name either T_T

 

hahaha seriously Terminal42? How did they mess that up? That sucks. Have you called dell? Also have you tried overclocking that Q9000?

 

I wanted it to say Terminal 42 Thats pretty much my name on most online games, it was supposed to be a name feared by many and respected by all.

On the back it says M17x T_T doesn't bother me too much since its on the bottom of the system. At least the thing works alright.

Haven't overclocked the Q9000 yet.

 

Honestly I think the M17x is the best thing to be on that label. Helps resale.. and looks cleaner imo

 

Maybe they feared the name so much they were too afraid to make a plate for it...

 

Made a channel for HD gameplay videos for my new m17x!

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Hi everybody....first post here. I picked up an anodized red M17x during Dell's Black Friday sale ($200 in free upgrades and 20% Bing.com cashback).

I'm thoroughly enjoying the performance of this machine, though not the 12lbs it weighs

I'd like to order a second SSD for additional boot drive space and to run RAID-0 (I have a 4TB NAS so no need for big drives).. I'm having a bear of a time tracking one down. The OEM one from Dell is a Samsung. I've found a Corsair # CMFSSD-128GBG2D that appears similar and also an OCZ Summit model that's supposed to be identical (though only 120gb list size vs. 128gb for the OEM).

FWIW...the p/n on my OEM drive is MMCRE28G5DXP-0VBD1 - from Samsung's site, it's a model PB22-J

 

MINE SHIPPED.

Over 2 weeks early!

Too bad they gave me the tracking number for an order that shipped in March to Pittsburgh. Anyone here?

OK, back to your regularly scheduled programming...

 

hey, you got a tracking #!!! I got a door tag from Fedex at 11:30pm one night (which itself is strange). Next day, my wife saw a Fedex driver leave another (no knock or doorbell). The day after that, Dell sends me a tracking number from which I discern what Fedex is trying to deliver. I called Fedex and ripped them a new one....got the box delivered 10:52pm that night (they work late!)

 

I've never had that problem with FedEx. They like to deliver at 1:30 on weekdays (when I and most of the working population are at work) and refuse to deliver to my apartment complex office, saying I should pick up my package from their distribution center over an hour away. Luckily I don't go back to work till the fourth!

 

Hi guys. I got this system message before Windows boot up that says :

"The AC power adapter wattage and type cannot be determined. The battery may not charge. The system will adjust the performance to match the power available.
Stealth mode is enabled. Connect a supported AC adapter and restart the system to enable discrete graphics.
WARNING:
A AC adapter has been detected, which is less than the recommended 240W adapter originally shipped. Stealth mode is enabled. Connect a supported AC Adapter and restart to enable discrete graphics."

So I checked everything. AC power supply and adapter neatly plugged into power socket. M17x plugged in properly.

One thing I noticed is that both the power button and the alien head glow RED. I tried to see if this was AlienFX's problem. So I changed the color to blue. When I restart and plug the power supply in, it reverts back to RED. It drives me nuts.

It's plugged in. REALLY. But according to my battery indicator in the taskbar, it's not. It doesn't even charge my battery! I tried draining my battery and seeing if it'll charge. It won't.

Now I'm running in stealth mode, my processors are underclocked. I'm not really sure where this came from. I've had this laptop for two to three months and there hasn't been an issue, just now. I'm not sure if it's a power supply problem.

Suggestions anyone?

 

It's either your power supply not meeting specs, or it's your motherboard pulling a shortbus on you. I'd call dell and demand a new power adapter first to see if that's the problem.

 

Is there any way to know if it's a motherboard problem?

 

You probably already tried this but, did you try a different outlet?

 

Could be. I had the same issue on my M1730. Call Dell ASAP and request a new adapter. If that doesn't work, it's the motherboard. The adapter part is easy because Dell can one-day ship it to you. The mobo on the other hand can be a PITA if a dell tech has to come install it.

 

Yeah I did. This happened at home, now I'm at work, and it's still the same thing. Getting worried really.

Worst thing is, I'm in China. I had this imported from the US, and getting another power supply would be a pain. There's DELL China, but I swear i'm gonna have a hard time getting them to see what's wrong.

I saw the power supply and it says "Made In China". So i don't think i'll have a hard time getting another one.

 

PGT - hit up the SSD thread and they'll track down what OEM drive you need.

 

I had this problem on my Inspiron 1720 and it was really cutting performance. I had to get a new power supply. Check to make sure that it doesn't have any nics in the cable. That was the downfall of mine. Tell Dell and they should send a new one if you have it under warranty

 

What a good cooling pad for the m17x? I have my old belkin that fits 15 inch laptops but I think this thing would crush that.

Do I even need one?

 

The Cryo LX hands down

 

I'm not worried about the inside over heating because so far it never even gets warm, I'd just like to have it off the desk to type better/less dust

 

Hey does this gtx 260m look right?

Would that fit in the m17x?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200420820021&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:GB:1123

 

thanks....will do!

 

Guys i need an answer quick!!

 

No , it won't fit .....

 

not to mention, you can get it direct from Dell for about that $$$ (at least in the US). THere's a proper one on eBay for $550 or so

 

I'm noticing a strange clicking noise coming from the middle/top left corner of the inside of my system while playing certain games. Not all of them though. Does it the most with simcity societies.

Is this normal or should I check something?

 

Quick question. When I have my M17X turned on and decide to move where I'm working, when I unplug the power supply, is the laptop supposed to shut off? I'm I doing something wrong or is something jacked up? This really doesn't seem normal to me. I have the battery enabled. And when it gets pluged in the Alien on the top and the power button glow red which is not one of my presets. Any thoughts?

 

the clicking noise is usually the fan...you're putting pressure on the bottom cover.

the power thing when unplugging the laptop...mine does that same. My guess is that you need to switch to the onboard graphics as the dedicated graphics won't run on battery power. the system is still on...its just that the screen goes black. I wish the system would auto-switch.