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    Finally got my M18x R2, a few numbers.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by tyxpx, Oct 31, 2012.

  1. tyxpx

    tyxpx Notebook Consultant

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    Pretty much a base system but I am still happy with it.

    3630QM
    8GB HyperX 1866mhz RAM
    256GB Samsung 830 SSD
    680M GPU (single)
    Killer wireless N

    Sitting on a HD3 chill pad.

    Just a few numbers for yall....

    Idle Temps:
    CPU: 40-43C
    GPU: 40C

    Windows exp score:
    Processor: 7.6
    RAM: 7.9
    Graphics: 7.8
    Gaming Graphics: 7.8
    Primary HD: 7.9

    3DMark11 scores:
    P6257
    Graphics: 6173
    Psychics: 8293
    Combined: 4947

    Max Temps During 3DMark run:
    CPU: 68-70C
    GPU 69C


    So far the one thing I am VERY disappointed in is the sound quality of the speakers..... There is a thread about it and I thought maybe it was exaggerated but NOPE! The speakers sound terrible. The speakers in my L701X is 10c better.... These sound like they are in a completely sealed box!?!?!? Quality, material are very nice. Although the keyboard depresses around the button you hit mostly noticed when pressing the G button. not a big deal but worth a mention.

    One thing I will say is I ran the computer with the HDD before i put in the SSD and its a OMG difference in performance. If your on the fence or thinking about getting RAM or something for an upgrade, get a SSD!!!!!!

    All and all I am VERY happy with this purchase :)
     
    tyxpx, Oct 31, 2012
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  2. homank76

    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    Glad that your happy with the system. Wait till you start over clocking the 680M a little.
     
    homank76, Oct 31, 2012
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  3. tyxpx

    tyxpx Notebook Consultant

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    After about 45min of BF3 with all settings at max including AA and vsync game ran flawlessly with CPU max temps at 63-65C and max GPU temp at 74C. Seems like this beast could overclock quite a bit safely.

    I have yet to find a game or anything the justify myself messing with overclocking yet lol.
     
    tyxpx, Nov 1, 2012
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