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    Looking at M11x not sure which iteration

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Dhamp, Jul 5, 2011.

  1. Dhamp

    Dhamp Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im looking at the M11x, both for its prettyfulness, and the specs. Im looking to indulge in some mobile gaming as the weather is nice, and I spend a lot of time on trains for work.

    Im not sure what R the model Im looking at is, but its got the 355 and a SU73000 CPU.

    Whats the consensus on this model? Is it prone to burning down houses and crashing more than a drunk driver? Will it run SC2/ME2 to a decent standard?
     
    Dhamp, Jul 5, 2011
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  2. thegh0sts

    thegh0sts Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    that means the R1 you're looking at. from all reviews it should be able to play mass effect 2 fine.
     
    thegh0sts, Jul 5, 2011
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  3. emike09

    emike09 Overclocking Champion

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    Ya it will run both games listed very well. Maxed settings I would guess.
     
    emike09, Jul 5, 2011
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    lukekarts Notebook Enthusiast

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    The M11x R1 (SU7300, 335M GT) will run:

    ME2 - High settings, good framerates (30+)
    SC2 - Medium settings, odd setting on low (30+)

    If you take a look around this forum, there's a SC2 settings topic.
     
    lukekarts, Jul 5, 2011
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  5. CleanSweep

    CleanSweep Notebook Geek

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    An R3 is a lot better if you can afford it! Choose wisely, as the R3 is not too much more expensive and can pack a lot more power. My old desktop sometimes had problems with Mass Effect 2 so good luck with an R1!
     
    CleanSweep, Jul 5, 2011
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  6. el_pitaya

    el_pitaya Notebook Consultant

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    the r1 can actually run ME2 and SC2 pretty well ;) I've played both games are are very fun to play on this little machine

    also the r1 gives nice battery life
     
    el_pitaya, Jul 5, 2011
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