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    Ordered my new alienware M17r3 how did I do?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Runes911, Aug 11, 2011.

  1. Runes911

    Runes911 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alienware M17x Soft-Touch, Stealth Black
    Intel Core i7 2720QM 2.2GHz (3.3GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
    MOD,DIMM,4GB,1333MHZ,DDR3,2X2G
    17.3-inch WideFHD1920 x 1080 60Hz WLED
    2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon HD 6990M
    320GB 7,200RPM SATA-II HDD
    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Service Pack 1, English, w/Media
    Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
    Wireless 802.11 g/n
    Dell Hardware Limited Warranty, Initial Year
    Dell Limited Hardware Warranty Plus In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis, Initial Year
    Accidental Damage Service, 1 Year

    $1,649

    I will be getting a memory upgrade, which Kingston Hyper X works best for the M17r3? (8GB)
     
    Runes911, Aug 11, 2011
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  2. Brabostaan

    Brabostaan Notebook Deity

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    You did very well. :cool:
     
    Brabostaan, Aug 11, 2011
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  3. Jas71

    Jas71 Notebook Evangelist

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    I agree, you did very well. The only thing that I think could make it better would be a longer warranty.
     
    Jas71, Aug 11, 2011
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  4. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    squaretrade :) it's like $200 for $3,000 warranty
     
    LVNeptune, Aug 11, 2011
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  5. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    how did u get prices so low?
     
    Mobius 1, Aug 11, 2011
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    For Alienware that is pretty good, but for the specs it is close to what you should be paying.

    I'd get 1600mhz memory if the motherboard supports it, since your processor does :)
     
    Tweak155, Aug 11, 2011
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  7. Runes911

    Runes911 Notebook Enthusiast

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    They matched the AAFES price for me. I may have to pay tax but the free Xbox will make up for that. No free Xbox with AAFES. :(
     
    Runes911, Aug 12, 2011
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