Alienware New Model Speculation Thread

Official GT 555M specs are on Nvidia.com and confirm that the 192-bit version uses DDR3 and the GDDR5 version of the GT 555M is 128-bit...and overall a much better version.

The alleged specs listed for the M14x say 1.5GB of VRAM so it's a 192-bit GT 555M.

 

Hey, everyone notice the resolutions Chris listed were 720p or 900p? If those are official, I guess the leaked specs that all those other websites were posting weren't accurate since they all mentioned 720p and 1080p, not 900. It also means I'll be keeping the XPS 15 instead of getting a 14x since I prefer a 1080 B+RG screen over a better GPU. Again, if it's true/official. I'm sure many, if not most, of you prefer a 900p resolution as opposed to 1080 in a 14" screen, though, so I'm sure you're happy about it. :]

 

Those 2 GPUs are so different that it is disgusting that nvidia would call them the same model number.....

 

Dear Phinagle,
Could you please (or someone else) explain for the non-techs mortals (in plain human language ) how it is that a 128-bit memory interface width in better than a 192-bit?
Thanks!!!

 

Because GDDR5 is 2x the speed of DDR3 so it would be the equivalent of 256-bit GDDR3

 

2 x 192 = 384.
4 x 128 = 512.

512 > 384.

 

Thanks guys, now I get it!

 

I don't..... So confusing. So is the 555 in the new m14x different from the one in the xps17? Would the 555 in the Alienware be sodered on the board like xps and not upgradeable?

 

still i am kind of disappointed to get 555 in 14 inches model. This to me is like not pushing forward and just playing safe, I don’t like the sound of it and don’t really want to support a company with my money that doesn’t try to be the best. Where should we get GTX 485m – 17 inch only or 18, while other manufacturers put it inside 15inches?

 

According to the leaks, the GT 555M in the M14x is the same as the one in the XPS 17 but it's not as good as the GT 555M that MSI is using.

 

Dear friends,

I have preliminary specifications of the M11X R3 which I will substantiate with some pictures if I am able to. Note: this info is not confirmed and I am not claiming that they are accurate but they are coming directly from dell




Alienware M11x-R3:

Dimensions
Height (front and back)
32.7 mm (1.29 inches)
Width
285.7 mm (11.25 inches)
Depth
233.3 mm (9.19 inches)
Weight with 8-cell battery
(starting at)
2.0 kg (4.4 lb)

Processor
Intel Core i5 ULV (2nd generation)
Intel Core i7 ULV (2nd generation)
L2 cache
256 KB
L3 cache
up to 4 MB
Bus clock
100 Mhz

System chipset
Mobile Intel QS67 Express Chipset
SDRAM bus width
one or two 64-bit channels of DDR3 memory up to 1333 MHz
Processor address bus width
32 bits
Processor data width
64 bits
BIOS EPROM
32 Mbit
Graphics bus
PCIe x16 Gen2

Memory
Connectors
two internally-accessible DDR3 SODIMM sockets
Capacities
1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB
Memory type
up to 1333 MHz, unbuffered non-ECC, dual‑channel DDR3 configuration
Memory configurations supported
2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB

Controller
JMicron JMB380
Interface
compliant with standard IEEE 1394a-2000 specification
Ports and Connectors
Network adapter
one RJ45 connector
USB
one 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connector with ••PowerShare
two 4-pin USB 3.0-compliant connectors••
HDMI
one 19-pin connector
DisplayPort
one 20-pin connector
Audio
two audio output/headphone connectors and one audio input/microphone connector
Media Card Reader
one 8-in-1 slot
SIM card
one SIM card slot
IEEE 1394
one 4-pin serial connector

Network adapter
10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN on system board
Wireless
one half Mini-Card slot••
one full Mini-Card slot••
Bluetooth; Intel Wireless Display (optional);
••3G Wireless Internet (optional); 4G Wireless Internet (optional)

Video
Video controller
Integrated
Discrete
Intel HD Graphics 3000
NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M
Video memory
Integrated
Discrete
512 MB dedicated video memory (for total system memory greater than 4 GB)
1 GB
2 GB
External display support
HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort, and Intel Wireless Display (optional)

Audio
Controller
Intel High Definition Audio
Speaker
single 8-ohms speakers in both the left and right speaker assembly
Internal speaker amplifier
up to 1 W per channel; up to 2 W total power
Internal microphone support
dual array digital microphone in camera assembly
Volume controls
program menus and keyboard media function keys

Hard-Drive Storage
Interface
SATA
Number of hard drives
one
Hard drive
2.5 inch SATA hard drive
Type
standard portable and solid-state hard-drives

Media cards
Secure Digital (SD) memory card••
MultiMedia Card (MMC)••
Memory Stick PRO••
MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+)••
Memory Stick••
xD-Picture Card (type - M and type - H)••

Video cards
Intel HD Graphics 3000••
NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M (discrete)••

Display
Type
11.6 inch HD TrueLife, WLED
Maximum resolution
1366 x 768
Dimensions
Height
144 mm (5.67 inches)
Width
256.12 mm (10.08 inches)
Diagonal
293.83 mm (11.57 inches)

Display
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Operating angle
0° (closed) to 140°
Pixel pitch
0.2550 mm
Controls
brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard (Backlit)
Number of keys
82 (Korea, U.S., and Canada); 83 (Europe); 86 (Japan)
Backlight color
RGB; colors can be changed by invoking the AlienFX software in the Alienware Command Center. For information, see “Alienware Command Center” on page 38.

Camera
Camera resolution
2.0 megapixel
Video resolution
1600 x 1200
Diagonal viewing angle
60 °

Battery
8-cell “smart” lithium ion (63 Whr)
Height
11.2 mm (0.44 inches)
Width
173 mm (6.81 inches)
Depth
109.4 mm (4.31 inches)
Weight
0.43 kg (0.94 lb)
Voltage
14.8 V
Operating time
battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions.
Life span (approximate)
300 discharge/charge cycles

 

Can we get some M18x love in this thread to! any one anyone!

 

If you can find anything on the M18x be my guest. This is all I have for now

 

Still no eSata At least they have USB 3.0 though

Guess we can also assume that the hard drive will be Sata 3

 

I don't think it is but lets see what happens in the final product. On the M14x preliminary specs it mentioned a SATA 3 specifically. There is no such mention here. I'll keep looking.

 

I am going off the past experience that all SB chipsets had native Sata 3 support

 

Yes, the QS67 Express Chipset does have support for it. I am all in for a SATA 3

PS. You got the devil post

 

He had to take out names and things due to forum rules after posting. The email was not oddly edited when he posted it.

 

NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M base for M11x R3? I hope they get the GT 555M as a step up.

 

USB 3.0 is a nice step up for the m11x r3. I agree that they should use a 555m, though. Maybe I could sell my current m11x and get the money for an r3?

 

The most important detail of the R3 that hasn't been reported is its price. It will be interesting to see how the R1 and R2 are positioned after its release as well.

 

Oh, my mistake. Apologies

 

I checked the Dell outlet and I see that its almost all m15x and m17x. I guess Dells really trying to get rid of the m15x for the release of the m14x.

 

Yeah, out of the 250+ 75 of them are Alienware... lol

 

I wasn't talking about the other Dell computers, just the alienware laptops that were available for sale. The majority of those were m15x and m17x.
- Nvm all of the alienware laptops in the outlet are m15x and m17x.

 

Wow, I didn't even realize that.. they DO have 3 M11x R2's... but that s it...

Just last weekend I was looking at the M11x's and there were literally TONS!

 

Looking at the depth, it's going to have lots of bezel top and bottom instead of screen, can't imagine why any M15X owner would want this given it's a downgrade for gaming

Would be nice if Dell/AW would come out and say there won't be a 15.6 model for certain, so I can decide whether to get the sager or not

 

how about i just say it. There will be no 15.6 inch model for certain.

 

I'm liking the posted tentative-specs for the M11x. It won't be my main computer obviously, so it's very good for its purpose.

Can't wait to buy one. Although I also wonder if we'll have a GPU upgrade option, probably not.

 

It would suck if they replaced the m15x with the m14x because of the performance downgrade

 

I think it's safe to assume the 15" Alienware line is EOL.

 

I doubt it. It will probably just be like the r1 and2 just have a single gpu option but no upgrades

 

They replaced the M15x with the M17x.

 

Since this is the alienware NEW MODEL speculation thread i reckon alienware should make a game console

 

I do not understand. Why would you want an Nvidia GT 555 in the M11x R3? The processor in the machine will be a complete bottleneck for the GPU. No matter how powerful the GPU the GT 555 will be limited to the lower speeds of the CPU. It just would not be a good idea, they need to add a full-blown Core i5 and/or i7, not a ULV. If heat is an issue, then alienware needs to find a better input/output for the air circulation. Come on Alienware, stop selling the same laptops with the same issues, just better/updated hardware!

 

NO...
The console market is simply too hard to get into, unless you are willing to through millions upon millions, if not billions, of dollars into R&D and production. Plus convincing publishers like EA and Activision to make games for their console is going to be tough.

At best, I could see Alienware making a rebranded Xbox 360 or PS3. The thought is actually pretty cool.

 

Heat isn't the issue, it's the power limits. Same reason why it's highly unlikely to ever see a GT555M as well.

 

Guys, I have a quick sorta-unrelated question: is the current m11x hard drive 2.5", and is the size of the R3 hard drive known yet?

 

My a friend of my cousin's stepson had his grandpa call alienware about it. He said we can expect an alienware console by the end of 2012, for certain

 

R1 will dissapear, that is sure!

 

If alienware brought out a console i would immediately sell my ps3. Imagine the power of it. oh and the thought is definitely cool, thats why i posted it

 

AWESOMENESS

 

m11x R3 Manual:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=G35OKWD4

M14x R1 Manual:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KBHTSJKQ

 

When does the M14x get its own section???

 

The i7 2657m is quite a powerful cpu for a ulv

 

Why would Alienware stoop to that level if PC gaming experience is the real deal compared to gamepad sissy gamers.

PC Gaming>Console

REAL TALK!

 

So does that manual still pretty much state that the GT 555M is DDR3 and not GDDR5? (I'm not very technical)

Says,
Discrete Video Memory
* 1.5 GB
* 3.0 GB

 

Because can you imagine. The xbox and PS3 are head to head with graphics and games.... (more or less, nothing HUGE)... if alienware created a console, it could hold the power of a pc of the same size, and it wouldn't be bound by the petty arms race microsoft and sony are having (o, and nintendo). It would rock everyones socks. I don't know. I think it's not ever going to happen, but if it did...

 

It would rock nothing. There are already two perfectly fine HD systems on the market. Adding a third would be pointless. If it was really so powerful, it would also be very pricey. Either way, no one would develop any exclusive titles for it. It would take a miracle to break out into the console gaming industry with your own machine when there is already so much being offered. Many have tried. Only Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo are currently succeeding. If you want a machine that plays games at high res and max settings, get a bloody Alienware PC. They already exist. If you want the console exclusives, get one of the perfectly fine consoles that already exists. Just because the system that runs them didn't cost $3,000 doesn't mean it doesn't still look great.

As for which controller is better (gamepad versus M+K), it depends on the game, obviously. Gamepads are better for console titles, M+K are better for titles that had PC in mind as well as most FPS games. I've been a PC and console gamer for over 20 years. If you only play console games, you are missing out on some great PC exclusives, the best way to play online, MMORPGs, and the best way to experience FPS games. If you only play on PC, you are missing out on some amazing console titles and the best way to play most third person action games. There's nothing sissy about liking either type of platform or control style. It's all gaming. Although I'm sure you posted that rather sarcastically.

 

1.5GB and 3GB = 192-bit memory bus, and there has only been seen a 192-bit GT 555M w/ DDR3 memory.