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    Using the M17x R2's screen and keyboard with a desktop computer

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Zarunil, Apr 19, 2012.

  1. Zarunil

    Zarunil Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi!

    I have an M17x that is just over 2 years old. It is starting to have trouble running the latest and greatest games on high/medium. The screen, however, is the best I've ever had. The colours are sharp and vibrant, and the resolution is high. I love being able to sit on the couch and easily stow the laptop away when I'm done instead of being tied to a desk.

    It's no secret that Alienware laptops are expensive. I can get a lot more power out of my money from building my own desktop station, but then I won't have the benefits of a laptop.

    Is it possible to use the screen and keyboard from the M17x, and get the rest of the power from a home-built desktop? I am comfortable with replacing parts, and have disassembled most of the laptop several times.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    Zarunil, Apr 19, 2012
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  2. SemRumo

    SemRumo Notebook Enthusiast

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    U can use the screen if it has HDMI IN, but not the keyboard, unless u Remote Desktop to your PC.

    But u can get a wireless keyboard and mouse, connect them to the PC, and use the laptop screen.
     
    SemRumo, Apr 19, 2012
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    There's no HDMI in for the R2, unless you happen to find a way to make a custom LVDS cable from DVI/VGA/HDMI. And even then, DVI and VGA are being phased out soon.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Apr 19, 2012
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