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    What would you do? Opinions please!

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by philcriv, Sep 13, 2011.

  1. philcriv

    philcriv Newbie

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    So ive added the m11x to my cart about 10 times this week and have not pulled the trigger.... Im real confused on what to do...

    About a month ago I bought the fully loaded m14x and returned it, due to the fan being a bit too loud. To be honest, this laptop will serve one purpose, to use on the couch while I hang out with my little lady at night. After she goes to bed, I game on my desktop gaming machine which is pretty powerful.

    I have a feeling the m11x fan may be similar to the m14x but at least I get the added portability (figure it would be more comfortable to sit on couch with the m11x).

    What I cant figure out is the configuration worth getting. All I mainly play are MMOs, Everquest 2 and the soon to be released SWTOR.

    Sometimes I figured the 330um r3 for $749 (-$50) model would suffice, however I like the option of the Intel 6250 Broadband card built into the R3s.

    Then I wonder should I go with the i5 model or the i7.

    Money really isnt a problem as far as which system to get, but Im not into just throwing money at a machine that will be used to hang on the couch, and occasionally travel with.

    So confused, would love to hear some opionions out there on what you all think... ive only been on these forums a few weeks, but respect alot of the opinions ive read here.
     
  2. deadboy90

    deadboy90 Notebook Evangelist

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    Well if money isnt an issue i would get the i5 r3, it will blow away all mmo's but the 750 i3 will suffice for all of them if you want to just play mmo's on medium settings