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    Alienware M17x

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by jellyfish007, May 30, 2011.

  1. jellyfish007

    jellyfish007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi there i am starting to build my own m17x laptop just wondered what motherboard to use or is there only one that i have to use thanks :) :)
     
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    Mechanized Menace Lost in the MYST

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    Which revision are you building? R1 or R2?

    You would be better off getting one from the outlet.
     
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    What do you already have?
    There are 3 motherboards already to build a Dell M17x.
     
    katalin_2003, May 30, 2011
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    jellyfish007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am going to build the r1
     
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    jellyfish007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a hp pavilion dv7
     
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    jellyfish007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    You say there is 3 motherboards to choose from what are the numbers thanks
     
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    Mechanized Menace Lost in the MYST

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    I found this which I think is the R1 mobo, best bet is to call or chat with dell parts to find the part number for the items you need just pretend like you want to buy them and ask them to email you a quote.
    Notebookparts.com: Dell Alienware M17x Motherboard F415N


    Edit: that is for the R1 I found these as well

    I have purchased a fan for my R2 from this seller below he is reliable:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/Dell-Alienware-..._Batteries&hash=item25630b996e#ht_2693wt_1139

    here are a couple more links

    http://cgi.ebay.com/DELL-ALIENWARE-...otherboards&hash=item2a10253b61#ht_954wt_1139

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Authentic-Dell-...otherboards&hash=item5640dd1fec#ht_4071wt_905

    Here are more parts in case you need them
    http://stores.ebay.com/Dell-Laptops...=1&_sid=10983928&_sop=3&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322


    And just so you can weigh your options here are some R1's from the outlet
    http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnline...x?c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh&brandid=2201&fid=1019
     
    Mechanized Menace, May 30, 2011
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    What i meant was: what M17x parts you already have :p we can determine what you're up to, which one you're trying to build.
    There were 3 releases.
     
    katalin_2003, May 30, 2011
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    jellyfish007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    well katalin i have only got the complete plastics the base and top plus the lid and bezel im starting from scratch thanks
     
    jellyfish007, May 31, 2011
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    jellyfish007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks mkelliny there is alot of things you have found what about processor i would like a fast one that you can overclock ???
     
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    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    You will be better off ordering it used or as an outlet item, the parts cost goes above what the unit is worth.
     
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    ^^ That, and why build the R1 if you can build the R2 for the same price?
     
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    He knows that, but apparently already started gathering parts for the R1. I even linked him to the outlet on page 1.
     
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    To each their own...Just don't like to see people wasting money like that :(
     
    LVNeptune, May 31, 2011
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    jellyfish007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for all your help i will consider all the parts thanks xxxxxxxxxxxxxx see you later
     
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    Mechanized Menace Lost in the MYST

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    I totally agree.

    No problem man reply if you need anymore help.
     
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    jellyfish007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was just wondered if there was a picture of the r1 laptop showing all the parts so i could get an idear where they go.
     
    jellyfish007, Jun 9, 2011
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