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    How Much Is My M17 Worth

    Discussion in 'Alienware Area-51/Aurora and Legacy Systems' started by Marshall1975, Jan 24, 2011.

  1. Marshall1975

    Marshall1975 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello

    Just toying with the idea of selling my M17 and just wanted a little input from you guys to see what its worth roughly.

    Specs are

    X9100 Extreme CPU
    4GB DDR2 Ram
    1900X1200 Display
    2 X ATI 4850 GPU's
    500GB And 320GB HDD's
    DVD Burner
    TV Card
    Plus All The Usuals Like Wireless N And Bluetooth

    I have modded the bottom cover also with one of the mods from this forum. Complete mesh bottom grill. Idle temps sit at 49-52 and under load hardley ever goes above 90.

    Have yet to come across any game it cannot run smoothly.

    I still love the laptop but hardly ever use it so thought it would be better appreciated with someone else.

    Cheers for any advice

    Marshall
     
    Marshall1975, Jan 24, 2011
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  2. usmc1488

    usmc1488 Notebook Evangelist

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    Not as much as it is to you. With dual 4850's that beast will play modern games for atleast another year when the neext next gen comes out.
     
    usmc1488, Jan 24, 2011
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  3. Marshall1975

    Marshall1975 Notebook Consultant

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    I know what your saying usmc i really do. Its not a done thing on selling yet just testing the water basically. Dont really get time anymore to play games so seems a waste just sat in my garage lol.
     
    Marshall1975, Jan 24, 2011
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  4. Marshall1975

    Marshall1975 Notebook Consultant

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    And before anyone says I know my sig says 2 x 500hdd's. One was removed for another purpose lol.
     
    Marshall1975, Jan 24, 2011
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  5. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    This is a tough call since it has decent power in a old chassis. Some like the old look some hate it.

    If you get some one who really wants the old look with horses then 14-1600.

    But realistically 1200-1400. I am talking about US dollars
     
    The_Moo™, Jan 24, 2011
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  6. Marshall1975

    Marshall1975 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for that moo. Pretty much the same sort of figures I was thinking. Just need to decie now if its worth me selling it or not cause it will be a long long time before I can ever get another with kids and all.
     
    Marshall1975, Jan 25, 2011
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  7. usmc1488

    usmc1488 Notebook Evangelist

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    There is your answer, do not due it unless you are strapped for cash. Knowing murphys law some great game will come out and you will be kicking yourself. Keep it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That beast deserves to be used, pull it out of the garage, and do something with it.
     
    usmc1488, Jan 25, 2011
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  8. CyPsychotic

    CyPsychotic Notebook Guru

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    can I call shotgun on the cards if you decide against selling as a whole?
     
    CyPsychotic, Jan 29, 2011
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  9. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Put me down for the barebones, haha ;)
     
    moral hazard, Jan 29, 2011
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  10. Marshall1975

    Marshall1975 Notebook Consultant

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    I will keep you both in mind if I go down that route. The thought has crossed my mind so I will let you know.
     
    Marshall1975, Jan 29, 2011
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  11. usmc1488

    usmc1488 Notebook Evangelist

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    Noooooooooooooooooooooo, dont do it! I bought my m17x in Iraq and another team member purchased the M17. The M17 is great and still plays the newest games esp with the updated cards. My bud sold his M17 and regrets it. You regret it too. Dont do it!
     
    usmc1488, Jan 31, 2011
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  12. Marshall1975

    Marshall1975 Notebook Consultant

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    Well have just spent a couple of evenings playing modern warfare 2 and bioshock 2 along with metro 2033 and ok I think i would miss this a great deal. Plays them maxed out without even breaking a sweat lol
     
    Marshall1975, Jan 31, 2011
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  13. Saltius

    Saltius Notebook Evangelist

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    Saltius, Feb 2, 2011
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  14. Steveyruss

    Steveyruss Notebook Consultant

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    That laptop is still great. I can't imagine what it would of cost a few years ago!
     
    Steveyruss, Feb 4, 2011
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  15. granyte

    granyte ATI+AMD -> DAAMIT

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    the alienware version costed less for better spec
     
    granyte, Feb 4, 2011
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  16. alienb

    alienb Notebook Guru

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    Thought about getting rid of mine, but ever since I've somewhat fixed the thermal issues I'm falling in love with it all over again :p
     
    alienb, Feb 8, 2011
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