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    i've received my alienware m17x r3

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

  1. Mughram

    Mughram Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey guys

    yep i've just received my alienware m17x r3
    2820xm
    6990 g.card
    8gb ram
    raid0
    after unboxing and when i put my hands on alienware i heared some noise inside it ... like small screw wasn't sure so i decided open the case :(

    after opening the case BANG nothing found :confused: and then i close the case and then i turn it on doin some tests was all good

    idle heats : 45's~50's c

    playin game maximum setting : 76c

    fps on civilization v :58~60fps

    after that i've test switch graphic card was all good , also sleeping mode

    so it was in perfect condition ! :)

    but when i turn it off and shake it abit that stupid noise back ! haha

    i'm not gonna open case again :eek:


    alright that's all :) pardon me for my english
     
    Mughram, Aug 11, 2011
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  2. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    It might be a broken piece of plastic. If it were me, I would send it back for a replacement. Yea it sucks but you shouldn't have pieces broken off inside :(
     
    LVNeptune, Aug 11, 2011
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    If you're paying that much money for a laptop (especially a new one), I wouldn't accept anything less than near perfect. I'd call and ask about a replacement.
     
    hieu1004, Aug 11, 2011
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    Jeez, you guys are so fast to suggest that around here. To me it sounds like he actually got a good one.
     
    Tapakidney, Aug 12, 2011
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  5. LVNeptune

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    Personal preference. You are basically paying for a cheap car with these things :)

    For some people this is savings over a year to afford one. I would NOT tolerate anything other than perfect :)
     
    LVNeptune, Aug 12, 2011
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  6. Mughram

    Mughram Notebook Enthusiast

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    i would ship it back if i'm US-citizen but i cant because i live over oceans lol shippin this item cost me $190

    anyways


    after downloading some games i test ( BRINK )

    with maximum setting FPS gave me around 13~20fps :confused: i haven't done any updates yet except window

    is there any graphic card updates recommended ?
     
    Mughram, Aug 12, 2011
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  7. Mughram

    Mughram Notebook Enthusiast

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    3dmark 11 gave me p1666 :eek:

    is this regular ?
     
    Mughram, Aug 12, 2011
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    negative .
     
    james_2k, Aug 12, 2011
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    Mughram Notebook Enthusiast

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    Mughram, Aug 12, 2011
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    so it did work then :p
     
    james_2k, Aug 12, 2011
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  11. zoolian982

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    Just make sure you dont press Fn F7 too much and forget.
     
    zoolian982, Aug 12, 2011
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  12. Mughram

    Mughram Notebook Enthusiast

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    yea thanks james


    pressing fn+f7 between time to time not good ?

    i would like to know from ur experience guys
     
    Mughram, Aug 12, 2011
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