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    dell replacing my m17r3 with a m18x

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by jem286, Sep 22, 2011.

  1. jem286

    jem286 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok so i had many problem with my r3 from audio going bad to a bad grapics card and flauty motherboard i have had 4 techs out to my place replacing parts in the last two weeks so i called and they are trying to get me a 18x

    now the main question is what should i push for in terms of specs

    on the r3

    2720
    4gb of ram
    6990
    1080p screen
    1.5 tb raid
    and the killer wireless

    what do i need to get on the m18x to get the same lvl of profomance as my r3
     
    jem286, Sep 22, 2011
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  2. Lanner7

    Lanner7 Notebook Geek

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    Well, are they just giving you the base model?
     
    Lanner7, Sep 22, 2011
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  3. jem286

    jem286 Notebook Enthusiast

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    no they just got the approval to place the order for the m18x but have not discussed the configuration yet
     
    jem286, Sep 22, 2011
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    You might as well push for the highest specs possible.
     
    zoolian982, Sep 22, 2011
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  5. Joe85

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    tell them if they are gonna give you the m18x only that it HAS to have Xfire or SLI otherwise its pointless :0
     
    Joe85, Sep 22, 2011
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    its a chain reaction bro...u start with an m17x r3 that you were so delighted to get, then you want an m18x with the same specs, then u want crossfire...it never ends. TRY YOUR BEST but just be fair
    ~ remember greed will always come to ruin ur dreams ~
    ok. im done preaching ;)

    PS. i have been through your situation, but instead of 2 weeks, my issue persisted for over 2-3 months with periods of no laptop.

    good luck
     
    bluejamesbond, Sep 23, 2011
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