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    M11x i3 or M11x sandy bridge

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Mechanized Menace, Jul 11, 2011.

  1. Mechanized Menace

    Mechanized Menace Lost in the MYST

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    I am looking at buying something smaller than my R2. I want to be able to take it on battery for a long time, and I want to be able to game on battery. So I decided I want the M11x I am looking at the old and new version, but I wanted to get some feedback on configs. Is the base CPU on the new m11x worthy or should I go for an i7 if I choose to get that one. Basically I have no idea about the M11x, and I wanted to see how much better the new version is over the previous? What type of battery life can I see normal tasks vs gaming? Gaming settings on battery? Here are the configs I am looking at below. I don't know if the i3 is the R2 and the sandy bridge is the R3 as well.

    i3 M11x:
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MEMORY	4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 800MHz	edit
HARD DRIVE	500GB SATAII 7,200RPM	edit
WARRANTY AND SERVICE	4 Year Advanced Service Plan, DMLP
WALLPAPER	Alienware M11x 65W A/C Adapter	
NETWORK CARD	Integrated 10/100 Network Interface Card	
WEBCAM	1.3MP Web Cam		
PROCESSOR	Intel® Core™ i3 330UM (3M Cache, 1.2 GHz) - Overclockable	
MOBILE CONNECTIVITY	No Internal WWAN Antenna Installed	
LCD PANEL	11.6-inch WideHD 1366x768 (720p) WLED	
VIDEO CARD	1GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 335M	
SOUND OPTIONS	Internal High-Definition Surround Sound Audio (5.1)		
WIRELESS CARDS	Alienware M11x a/b/g/n 2x2 MIMO Wireless
Price= $1,143
    Sandy bridge M11x:
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    WALLPAPER	Alienware M11x 90W A/C Adapter	
VIDEO CARD	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT540M graphics with 2.0GB Video Memory and Optimus	
SOUND OPTIONS	Internal High-Definition Surround Sound Audio (5.1)	
LCD PANEL	11.6" High Def (720p/1366x768) with WLED backlight	
AVATAR	Hinge Up WLAN -BLACK
PROCESSOR	Intel® Core™ i7 2617M 1.5GHz(2.6GHz w/Turbo Boost, 4MB Cache)	edit
OPERATING SYSTEM	Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English	edit
MEMORY	6GB DDR3 at 1333MHz	edit
HARD DRIVE	500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s	edit
WIRELESS CARDS	Killer™ Wireless-N 1103 a/g/n 2x2 MIMO for Gaming & Video	edit
MOBILE CONNECTIVITY	None	edit
WARRANTY AND SERVICE	4 Year Advanced Plan
Price = $1,748
$1,708 with the i5
    I know which one is better, but I just don't know how much and if it is worth the price premium and the battery life questions above. Really any performance at all, I really need some help in deciding your responses are appreciated.
     
    Mechanized Menace, Jul 11, 2011
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  2. thegh0sts

    thegh0sts Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What kind of question is that? the i3 has nothing on the sandy bridge i5 and i7!

    so go the sandy bridge m11x!
     
    thegh0sts, Jul 11, 2011
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  3. Mechanized Menace

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    I understand that, but really what I want to know is What type of battery life can I see normal tasks vs gaming? Gaming settings on battery?
     
    Mechanized Menace, Jul 11, 2011
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  4. deadboy90

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    the i5 and i7 are quad core procesors but there isnt a whole lot of battery drop from a dual core like the i3 or the r1 core 2 duo, maybe .5 to 1.5 hour drop on normal tasks, probly about 1.5 to 2 hours total use on gaming with sandy bridge and 2 to 2.5 hours with the dual core i3's and core 2 duos
     
    deadboy90, Jul 12, 2011
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  5. i has m11x

    i has m11x Notebook Evangelist

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    No processor in any M11x is a quad core.
     
    i has m11x, Jul 12, 2011
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  6. Mechanized Menace

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    Alright guys thanks I made my decision going with the R3. Thanks a lot.
     
    Mechanized Menace, Jul 12, 2011
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    sasquatchimo Notebook Guru

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    Great choice. You won't regret it! :D
     
    sasquatchimo, Jul 12, 2011
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  8. deadboy90

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    WHAT?! F*** this laptop! (dropkicking ensues)
     
    deadboy90, Jul 13, 2011
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