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    Alienware M17 Review - Detailed.

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by ScottY_06, Dec 3, 2008.

  1. electrosoft

    electrosoft Perpetualist Matrixist

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    With a gaming notebook, expect some fan noise. While decibel levels are taken into consideration, it isn't exactly the top priority. ;)

    Coming off a M-ALX (which under heavy gaming loads I thought was going to take flight), everything else seems very quiet. :)
     
    electrosoft, Dec 9, 2008
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  2. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    My m17 is very quiet, even during gaming.
    Even when I had the heat issue, the fan goes to turbo speed when the temp is at 110 degree, the fan is still quieter than m1730.
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 9, 2008
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  3. CooLMinE

    CooLMinE Notebook Deity

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    eeek 110c ? :p
     
    CooLMinE, Dec 9, 2008
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  4. whizzo

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    i seriously hope that's a typo :)
     
    whizzo, Dec 9, 2008
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  5. fusionsenses

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    what typo?
    I thought all you guys know about it.
    It was constant 110 degree with core shutdown every 5 seconds and back up to 110 degree in 1 second.

    That's why I request a replacement of the whole notebook.
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 9, 2008
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  6. CooLMinE

    CooLMinE Notebook Deity

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    You received the new one ?
     
    CooLMinE, Dec 9, 2008
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  7. Alienized

    Alienized Notebook Consultant

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    fusionsensesis still waiting , in route as we speak I believe :cool: .
     
    Alienized, Dec 9, 2008
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  8. CooLMinE

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    Should be there soon then :D good news :)
     
    CooLMinE, Dec 9, 2008
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  9. ScottY_06

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    Fan noise on average usage for me is nothing annoying. It's comfortable.

    If it's sitting below my TV running some films over HDMI and the film hit's a quiet bit you can notice it but it's not off putting.

    The CPU fan hasn't ever reached maximum speed compared to when i was testing it, or unless i havent noticed whilst gaming. The GPU fan can be a bit noiser and seriously kicks in about 80*C i think it was.

    During gaming yes it is louder, but when you put some sound over it you can't even remember it's there.
     
    ScottY_06, Dec 10, 2008
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  10. fusionsenses

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    Mine is "On FedEx vehicle for delivery".

    I will take a picture of 2 M17s together which is very rare in NBR.
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 10, 2008
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  11. Mike2011

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    Could you imagine same GPU tape problem?
     
    Mike2011, Dec 10, 2008
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  12. fusionsenses

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    No way, man..
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 10, 2008
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  13. lordvader

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    How can we change the Colour of the Alienhead Eyes, like you have in your ID pic ?
    I can change the colour of my Keyboard with FN F10
    but it doesnt also change the the Eyes of Alienhead on the back


    I hooked my Laptop to my Tv with HDMI wire
    & could see my Desktop on my Tv, it config it automaticly
    but when I was watching a movie online
    the Voice only comes from the Laptop & not from the Tv
    is there a setting to listen to the Audio sound from the Tv ?
     
    lordvader, Jan 6, 2009
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  14. whizzo

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    on the m17, you can only change the keyboard light, either red, green, or blue. the AW head is always blue.

    as for pumping sound via HDMI, you need to enable this in the control panel of your audio driver (in my case, Realtek).
     
    whizzo, Jan 6, 2009
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  15. lordvader

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    Thankyou very much
     
    lordvader, Jan 6, 2009
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  16. lordvader

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    Need Help on this Please

    Wonder if you know this
    I have set my Facial Recognition which
    only Works sometimes
    & I have to swipe my Finger to log in
    But can i turn these funtions Off & on latter if i want to ?
    I wanted to set it as before just start my Comp
    without any logins
    & use it only when i travel
    Please help
     
    lordvader, Jan 7, 2009
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  17. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    course you can. just go into your CC, click on "Sense", and move the slider all the way to the left. this will deactivate facial recognition. you can reactivate it later without any problems.
     
    whizzo, Jan 7, 2009
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