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    Question on M17X Configuration

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by codydearkland, Jul 12, 2011.

  1. codydearkland

    codydearkland Newbie

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    Hello All,

    I'm sure i'm not the first person to ask this question - did search through the forums and unfortunately couldn't find anything specifically the way i was asking this so my apologies if this has been covered.

    I'm looking to buy my m17x tonight potentially - however i'm running into a bit of a problem with the configuration options...

    Easy question over all i suppose - Should i get the increased resolution monitor, or upgrade the video card? Unfortunately finances dictate that i cant do both - My gut is telling me to go with the monitor. Can anyone validate this?

    My typical uses - General video watching, Starcraft 2, World of Warcraft, Knights of the Republic when it comes out, Battlefield 2 (3 when it comes out) - What are the general thoughts?
     
    codydearkland, Jul 12, 2011
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  2. kevmanw4301

    kevmanw4301 Notebook Deity

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    See, this is an interesting dilema. To be honest, I'd have a hard time not getting both. Possibly try calling Dell to get a discount to get both? If your going to be heavily gaming, the GPU. If its more for media, then the 1080p screen.
     
    kevmanw4301, Jul 12, 2011
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  3. Bartlett

    Bartlett The Prophet

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    There is a 20% off coupon floating around.
     
    Bartlett, Jul 12, 2011
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  4. codydearkland

    codydearkland Newbie

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    I saw the one just posted on other thread in here - but im not sure how it was received. Was it just one person who randomly got it i wonder? Or is it online somewhoere? /boggle...
     
    codydearkland, Jul 12, 2011
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  5. NateN34@gmail.com

    [email protected] Notebook Consultant

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    Monitor!

    I thought this too, that I should get the lower res one, so I can get higher FPS.
    Big mistake....

    The 1600x900 screen looks like sh@#$. Worst screen ever, no lie.
     
    [email protected], Jul 13, 2011
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  6. kevmanw4301

    kevmanw4301 Notebook Deity

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    See, to me, power is more important than res, since I have an AMAZING external FHD monitor if I need it, therefore, my M15x is 900p. G|However, the 900p M15x screen is great looking, very bright, where as the M17x's isn't that great.
     
    kevmanw4301, Jul 13, 2011
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  7. Bartlett

    Bartlett The Prophet

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    Check the order status thread and ask in there.
     
    Bartlett, Jul 13, 2011
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