M11x R3...good for beginners?

Hey guys,

I was seriously considering buying an i7 M11x R3, for gaming and school. This would be my first time using a Windows PC for gaming, I usually use a PS3.
Im not much of a techie, so I was wondering if this laptop would be ok for a complete n00b to use, if i would have problems setting it up and fixing problems myself etc.

Any help would be appreciated

 

To be honest any PC wont be as plug and playish or user friendly when your compairing to a console... but the gaming experiecne on a PC is usally much better.

You should be able to fix just about any issue you might have by hanging out in these fourms and asking questions.

 

yeah... I dont mind having to tinker a bit, as long as Im not in over my head as soon as I turn the thing on I'll be fine.

 

The R3 is probably the most user friendly M11X of the lot. Its powerful out the box and we can talk you through installing EVGA Precision to Overclock and get the most from your graphics card.

If you use Steam to download your games (Legally) its very simple as it handles all the updates and patches etc for you. All you do it purchase the game you want (Using paypal or a credit debit card) let it download and off you go.

The Alienwares come with very little unneeded software so you wont have to uninsall anything, it will come ready to use out of the box.

The R3 also uses Optimum which is Nvidia's latest graphics switching tech and all the latest drivers support the new tech. To update you wont have to do anything special other than download and run the update.

We all have to start somewhere and I and i'm sure others on here will happily help you with any problems.

My biggest aid in doing anything PC related is always google. If in doubt google and there is usually someone somewhere who's asked the same question and been given an answer before.

Go for it and have fun!

 

Couldn't have said it better myself, and what some_guy said, usually gaming on a pc is much better than in a console, unless you have a low-end pc, then, it's a real headache.

I say that, while I have a high-end desktop pc, a M11xR1, Xbox and PS3, for gaming I mostly use my Xbox, but for shooters and strategy games, I prefer the PC or M11x.

 

It's great but the lack of a disc drive will likely annoy a non-techie with older game titles. It's easily rectified by buying an external disc drive and only playing your games at home, but there are ways to play them elsewhere without bringing the whole setup.

 

Gaming on the pc is definitely more demanding than on a console but ultimately more rewarding as well.

Being able to play games on the go in a portable package is what really tops off the whole thing.

You will have a little trouble gaming with a mouse (especially the touch pad), but if you practice for a bit you will realize that it is so much more precise than a controller.

Plus you've got emulators to play all of your older games, including Gamecube and Ps2.

The only downside for a console gamer is having to fiddle with game settings to make each game optimal for your computer. On the consoles you don't have to fiddle with any settings because the developers do it for you.

PC vs console gaming is like having a car versus taking the subway, they will both take you to the same places, but you have much more control over your car.

Edit* you could also use a X360 controller with many games.

 

If you like RTS, or want to start playing them - PC is the only way to go.

 

No, I would not recommend it to a n00b.

The reason is because the Alienware M11x looks so awesome, that you won't be able to ever buy another machine that doesn't have the Alienware flashiness.

It's like drinking REALLY good Scotch whisky. If you start with the good stuff, you'll only ever be able to drink the good stuff for the rest of your life

 

thanks for all the replies guys, I guess i'll know where to go if i have any problems haha. I think im gonna go for it

 

I would totally recommend an m11x r3

It's the most powerful PORTABLE laptop ever made.

 

I have an M11x, but my 13" Acer 3820TG is 4 pounds, scores 8600 3dMark06 and can run its i5 cpu @ 3.5ghz; I wouldn't say that R3 is the most powerful portable laptop ever made...

Plus I can play GTA IV for 2 hours on the battery, swap out the battery and that's another 2 hours