*OFFICIAL* Alienware M17x Owners Lounge - Part 2

Hey guys, i received my replacement today, sad still have some small deal pixels, but not big one, so i am fine. My old one is 4G RAM dual channel and can always get 7.4 from WIN7 rating, while my new one is 6G RAM at least shows dual channel in many testing softwares. but besides the first run hit 7.4, after i did fresh WIN7 install, i can only achieve 7.3 all the time. any idea on how to check my RAM works fine? i'm not care about the score itself, just want to make sure those RAMs works fine. Thanks guys.

This is what shows in EVEREST

"Chipset Properties
Motherboard Chipset Intel Ibex Peak-M PM55, Intel Lynnfield
Memory Timings 9-9-9-24 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)
Command Rate (CR) 1T
DIMM1: Nanya NT2GC64B8HC0NS-CG 2 GB DDR3-1333 DDR3 SDRAM (8-8-8-22 @ 609 MHz) (7-7-7-20 @ 533 MHz) (6-6-6-17 @ 457 MHz)
DIMM3: Samsung M471B5273CH0-CH9 4 GB DDR3-1333 DDR3 SDRAM (8-8-8-22 @ 609 MHz) (7-7-7-20 @ 533 MHz) (6-6-6-17 @ 457 MHz) (5-5-5-14 @ 380 MHz)"

and this is from HWiNFO32
"Memory
Size 6144 Type DDR3 SDRAM

Current Timing
Clock 665.0 MHz = 5.00 x 133.0 MHz
Mode Dual-Channel
Timing 8.0 - 9 - 9 - 24 CR 1T
Modules
[#0] Nanya Technology NT2GC64B8HC0NS-CG
Size 2048 Clock 667 MHz ECC N
Type PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM SO-DIMM"

 

You are fretting over a benchmark that is worthless.....I would not worry about it personally

If you need a good ram bench, try this program
Download MaxxMEM-Preview, MaxxMEM-Preview 1.50 Download

 

Since we are talking about memory, idle temps 45C.. stock voltage...

 

Hi all, I've recently joined the club, and very happy with my beast so far

Only issue I'm concerned about is the flex in the keyboard around WASD and arrow keys so they keyboard feels spongy, I was expecting better. Is this normal/acceptable, or should I be getting Dell to fix it?

 

You can fix the keyboard flex yourself by removing it and either slightly bending the keyboard in that area or just placing something underneath it so it wont bow when your press down..

 

Thank you. i just tried that software and get memory score 10.6 GB/SEC, lantency score: 67.4 ns. is that mean my RAM works ok?

 

Ddr3-1333 ram is rated at pc-10666 so that looks right to me

 

i heard the HD screen of the m17x-r2 was an IPS Samsung screen, is it true?

 

No its not an IPS panel, its RGBLED Samsung, the LG one is better.

 

Well I finally got my M17x today from my office. It was my first day back to work since I returned from leave. Right now it's sitting on a desk charging. I only unboxed it, powered it on to make sure the proper components were installed. As of right now I'm still too exhausted from my trip to think about messing with the system. Maybe tommorrow I'll dissasemble it and get to work on it and some benching, but gotta rest before I dig into it. Things go bad when I'm tired. I do love how bright the RGB screen is though.

Fridays agenda is to install the dual X-25M SSDs, 8GB 1333MHz, a 920CPU or 940CPU,not sure which yet, probably bench both, ( not sure if it's even worth benching the 920 or if I have the motivation) repaste CPU/GPU with IC Diamond, new thermal pads, tweak OS, and maybe some benching. Glad to get it, but to tired to celebrate.


Sidenote They blocked NBR forum from my work. Now I feel useless during the day. lol

 

Try to find a proxy server google proxy sites
(advise, don't log in to any site or enter sensitive info when browsing through a proxy unless you trust it 100%)

 

Just curious, but is the M17xR2 in your signature the one you are describing you're going to build, or will this build be your 2nd M17xR2 and the one in your sig you've already had for a while? Nice systems, either way.

 

Will be waiting for your scores DR

 

bench them all or you'll regret it later... i know i do now....

 

It's the one in my sig. I ordered two months ago, and then went on leave back home. was gone almost 3.5 weeks and my system was delivered the day after I left. So now it's time to get cracking. The components I have, have been sitting under my bed for months now.

Very true. I guess i'll be starting with the lowly i5

 

I've been out of the loop for a while, but what's the most reliable bios version for this system for the new beta driver? I still have A03.

 

What new beta driver are you referring to?

A06 is just out, and is just as good as A05 with just a couple of supposedly fixed issues. There is a separate thread discussing A06, and so far, no problems.

 

that's the way to think!!
if you look now, i started with the i3 then started benching an i5 and next up, an i7-620.
keep screen shots and upload all 3d benches for verification.

 

Ah, I thought that driver was only for R2. I checked the dell site and they seem to only have A04 for R1.

I was talking about the driver discussed here:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...r1-nvidia-v197-84-beta-dell-discuss-here.html

 

DR enjoy your new machine and boy i know how it feels to be tired and not wanting to really work on computers lol. Sucks it comes a day after your leave and now you can't view the forum! I feel useless also when i can't view it.

 

Yay!!! Cyro LX and FFXIV on pre-order


/end meaning-less post.

 

The cryo is superb. I have replacement pcb's for mine en route then I am happy again. Their customer service has been outstanding for me so far.

 

well, I cheated a little. Amazon will let you place out of stock item's on 'order' until (or if) they come back in stock. FFXIV though.. I'm supposed to get that release day Now all I need to do is hope some drivers will be out that actually let me play it...

I had a targus chill hub XC, but returned it today, something about 2" of overhang got on my nerves :/

 

is the cryo lx comfortable on a lap or should be desk bound?

 

It is for desk use.

Just got my new pcb's today and the build quality on them is much better than the old boards I had - that is cool. Also, and more importantly, no 12V adapter is needed folks! I measured the output with a multimeter, the fans are getting 12V from the 5V DC adapter! There is a transformer stepping up the voltage. It is only 5V so that it can also act as a power source for the USB hub to make it powered. That is why the current on the adapter is rated at 2 amps

 

It's bigger than the M17x and is a few inches stall, definitely not for lap use.

 

Regardless of the size, it has sharp edges that would be uncomfortable in a lap

 

Hello guys,

Can I hook up a 30" DELL 3008wpf at max resolution 2560 x 1600 with my alienware M17x? If yes what cable do I need: display port,DVI-D Dual Link to HDMI?

Thanks!

 

DisplayPort is your only option, as HDMI does not handle the 2560x1600 resolution.

 

HDMI can handle it, just not the version we have in our laptops. To make sure I do not confuse, yes, displayport is your only option for that resolution

 

Thank you for your help guys! Much appreciated.

 

I could not find that the 3008wfp even supports HDMI 1.3...regardless of what is in our laptop, I don't see that the monitor is capable of it.

Anyone know for sure??

 

Also, I read that with the introduction of ATI 5000 series cards, that ATI implemented HDMI 1.3. Does that mean those of us with 5870's have HDMI 1.3 (in which case, can output 2560x1600 on the M17x)???

 

I believe the M17x has HDMI 1.2 regardless of what the cards are capable of unfortunately (could be wrong here though)

This thread may help some (it is referring to the R1 but most likely also applies to the R2)

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware/408425-m17x-hdmi.html

 

New Drivers

10.7 Catalyst Mobile Driver

Application Profiles

 

How are peeps finding Starcraft 2 on their systems?

 

New Nvidia Drivers out from DELL

Dell - Support

 

I have a question Im trying to determine if my new M17x is indeed a R2 and not a R1 and im not really sure how to do it right now.

The reason im asking is because I received my current Alienware as a replacement for another M17x which was replacing a M1730. The first replacement was a lemon, so after over 20 blue screens and various other problems Dell said they would send me a R2 model. But when I was just about to update the BIOS I see I can only update to the A05 Bios not the A07. And also I do not have the ATI cards but the Nvidia ones So do I have a R1 and not a R2.

If you need anymore info let me know

TIA

 

Your CPU determines whether you have an R1 or an R2.

If you have a Core2Duo then you have an R1. If you have a Core i-series (i5/i7) then you have an R2.

I believe the R2 will take either video card, although I think it is only sold from Dell with the ATI now.

 

If you have NVIDIA cards it is an R1. AO5 is also the most current BIOS for the R1

 

Ok according to the information info I have, the processor I have is the
Core(TM)2 Extreme CPU Q9300 @ 2.53GHz Quad Core

So Im guessing I have the R1 then huh?

 

I figured as much just wanted to confirm is all, its running extremely better than my last one they sent.

Thanks for the help

 

Yes, that would be an R1 version M17x.

 

Yep it is a R1. Still a sweet CPU though and you also can enjoy twice the battery life compared to the R2

 

Ok Thanks for the help

 

Thats another thing I wanted to ask, im still new to Alienware so if I understood correctly that when you swtich over to battery it uses the Geforce 9400 right improving the battery life?

Well I noticed that on the old replacment when I used battery I could get at least 4 hrs out of it but on this one when I take out the AC adapter I only get about 2 hrs. I didnt change any settings on the last one so is there anything I need to do differently on this one to improve the battery life?

Sorry about all the questions.

 

To force the laptop to run on only the 9400m, go it the bios and enable integrated graphics and disable hybrid sli

 

Sorry for all the questions again scook9, so that will make the 9400m run all the time or just on battery?

And last thing and I wont bug you anymore but I really do appreciate your help

When I plug a HDMI into the computer i notice that in order for audio to pass thru it you have to go into Playback device then disable the speakers for it to work. Or is there another way?

 

I have always had to force audio over hdmi. I don't think it will switch automatically

And changing that setting in the BIOS will be al the time until you change it again regardless power source.

 

Ok thanks I do appreciate it