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    jump from m17x R3 to m18x R2 help me decide please!

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Heihachi88, May 13, 2012.

  1. Heihachi88

    Heihachi88 Notebook Deity

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    my m17x R3 in sig and thinking about m18x R2:
    3820QM
    7970m in crossfire
    6gb ddr3 1600mhz
    500gb HDD

    alot of performance boost ill get?
     
    Heihachi88, May 13, 2012
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  2. Xenn0X

    Xenn0X Notebook Evangelist

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    Wait for m18x r3...
    If u have single 7970 in r3 keep it for now, wanna blow money go for it or donate to my paypal :)
     
    Xenn0X, May 13, 2012
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  3. long2905

    long2905 Notebook Virtuoso

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    the only thing that keep me from getting a M18x is its size...Its too much for me.
     
    long2905, May 13, 2012
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  4. darkdomino

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    Not to question your decision, but what games are you playing that aren't running adequately on your M17x? My M17x has no issue with any of the games I've thrown at it.
     
    darkdomino, May 13, 2012
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    I agree with darkdomino. I haven't found a game yet that my M17X-R3 can't play and it is a lot lighter than the M18X. I had an R2 before this and I can assure the extra 1 Kg can be felt if you regularly carry your computer.
     
    FrozenSolid, May 13, 2012
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