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    M15X Questions....

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by AMDgamer, Apr 17, 2011.

  1. l1nkrx7

    l1nkrx7 Newbie

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    over here the prices are alot higher i got the 840qm, 8gb ram, 750gb 7200rpm hdd, bluray combo and nvidia gtx 460m for $3200
     
    l1nkrx7, Apr 19, 2011
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  2. The Revelator

    The Revelator Notebook Prophet

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    Hard to resist for a well equipped M15x.
     
    The Revelator, Apr 19, 2011
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  3. AMDgamer

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    Processor: Intel Core i7-940 Processor (8MB L3 Cache, 1MB L2 Cache, 2.93GHz)

    Is that the extreme edition? its in the refurb store..they all say 920 or 940 at the top of the price range...but doesnt say if its the EE. (looking at refurb 15x)
     
    AMDgamer, Apr 20, 2011
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  4. svl7

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    That's a desktop CPU... 2.93GHz... This can't be in a M15x.
     
    svl7, Apr 20, 2011
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  5. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    The 940 version in the M15x is the 940XM. Base of 2.13 but it is overclockable with unlocked multipliers.
     
    widezu69, Apr 20, 2011
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  6. AMDgamer

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    Well I took the weekend off from looking at AW laptops. Back now trying to see if I can make a decision. Not easy with all these prices/models!
     
    AMDgamer, Apr 24, 2011
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  7. AMDgamer

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    found a 20% refurb laptops...tempting. couple were listed as "previously ordered new". could really get a deal.

    also found 500 off M15x brand new coupon...not bad.
     
    AMDgamer, Apr 24, 2011
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  8. AMDgamer

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    Processor: Intel Core i7-940 Processor (8MB L3 Cache, 1MB L2 Cache, 2.93GHz)

    Is that the XM? doesnt say in outlet...but the outlet never seems to have everything listed.

    I don't think it is..but did the M15x ever have a basic 920 or 940?
     
    AMDgamer, Apr 24, 2011
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  9. Jdpurvis

    Jdpurvis Notebook Evangelist

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    A quick look at the Intel site suggests that there were no non-Extreme edition 920 or 940 processors. As far as I can tell, the only 920 and 940 processors seem to have been the 920mx and 940mx.

    Happy shopping.

    Joe
     
    Jdpurvis, Apr 24, 2011
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  10. AMDgamer

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    maybe Ill chat with the dell outlet rep and see if they can clarify.

    with the 20% off i could get a HECK of a M17X R2...fully loaded, XM proc, dual ATI, dual 256gb SSD in raid 0 etc etc loaded up for 2400 bucks...the m15x is also a great deal esp if thats XM processors. I may try one, if the refurb looks like something isn't right, ill box it up and send it back...is there a restocking on those?
     
    AMDgamer, Apr 24, 2011
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  11. svl7

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    That's a desktop CPU, like I already mentioned before, if it's listed in a M15x someone messed up. The mobile version has a bit different specs, see here.
    The 940xm is officially available in the M15x. It's really a powerful CPU.
     
    svl7, Apr 25, 2011
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  12. Laxxi

    Laxxi Notebook Evangelist

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    LOL.

    Theres no such thing as a non-XM 920/940.......... At least not in the mobile range. Don't know about desktops.
     
    Laxxi, Apr 25, 2011
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  13. Jdpurvis

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    I looked on the Intel site - admittedly not an exhaustive search_ but could not find any 920 or 940 cpu's among the desktop processors. As far as I can tell, the 920xm and 940xm are the only processors with those numeric designations and both are Extreme Edition, Mobile processors.

    Joe
     
    Jdpurvis, Apr 26, 2011
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  14. svl7

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    Hahaha, sorry... look, I show you how this works:

    Let me google that for you


    First results with google:

    When looking for "intel i7 920"

    and here's the one for the 940: Intel® Core? i7-940 Processor (8M Cache, 2.93 GHz, 4.80 GT/s Intel® QPI)with SPEC Code(s)SLBCK
     
    svl7, Apr 26, 2011
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  15. Jdpurvis

    Jdpurvis Notebook Evangelist

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    I stand corrected. There clearly are 920 and 040 desktop processors - and they are in the i7 series - but not Extreme Edition. Power consumption is for desktops (max TDP 130w as opposed to 55 w). Not appropriate for laptop use.

    Joe
     
    Jdpurvis, Apr 26, 2011
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