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    Alienware New Model Speculation Thread

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by BatBoy, Mar 15, 2011.

  1. itcomic

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    When 18" become standard , m19x won't be far away :)

    People: oh my xxx, tri-SLI gpu with i9 cpu, 128gb ram, 2x 1tb ssd raid, widi, 3D YRGB screen, soundblaster xtreme, 32 cell titanion battery, bluray burner, HDMI-in, usb 4.0, mini remote, boss speakers with subwoofer, silentX fans, anodized titanium chassis, custom engraved art, fingerprint reader, touchscreen touchpad (also act as system information display as temp, battery life, fan speed, etc) and last but not least, one-click system overclock booster for gpu/cpu = the alien head.

    The fans: its too BIG !!! Too heavy, and too awesome !!! Oh well, i am cancelling my order of m18x r3 for the m19x :)
     
  2. Typecast

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    LOL! Imagine finding a backpack for it. :D
     
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    It would have to be a military rucksack with chest straps LOL
     
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    And the powerbrick? A regular sized brick. :D

    [​IMG]
     
  5. BeastRider

    BeastRider Notebook Evangelist

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    The price will also be awesome.. :D Probably cost the price of a decent 2nd hand car..lol
     
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    Same position, but since I just got a car, car parts are a bit more important than getting a R3 @ launch. I need to fix the car alarm, and get a radar detector before I even start thinking about getting a new PC again, and besides, the one I have now works, and admittedly I'm not a huge gamer, so no rush to get another one.
     
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    SB should get better battery life than the R1, should get near atom-level power on idle. So it's just better in every way, no downsides.

    Felt the need to make your decision more difficult :D
     
  8. BeastRider

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    I'm thinking the M11x R3 would be able to play most if not all current games at max settings with around 30ish fps which, if true, would be really great..M14x seems like a better choice now though, specially if Dell doesn't keep the prices of the two far apart..The benefit of a CD-ROM/2nd drive as well as 1600 memory and 1.5GB graphics at almost the same price as the M11x R3..I mean if the prices are close then M14x would definitely be a really good choice, not to mention a serious competitor since it is arguably the most powerful 14" laptop in the market.. :)
     
  9. martinroshak

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    Ahh, fair call. My issue is I am a huge gamer and I don't want to be any more... but I really appreciate processing power. I'm definitely sticking with Alienware regardless :D

    Argh!!! I was thinking that too. M11x just feels like my computer dreams come true!! If it can run most games above 30 fps (at 1080p if it isn't too much to ask) while still maintaining the ability to run for six or more hours on battery, I will snap one up pronto, as soon as the cash comes in!

    As tantalising as the m14x is, the form factor of the m11x reall does it for me. Nothing more impressive than saying "Yeah, my netbook runs Crysis, what of it?"
     
  10. martinroshak

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    Also, does anyone have any idea how much of a performance boost the 540m is over the 335m? I'm really curious to see how much more oomph the gpu has, as most of the time I found myself cpu limited rather than gpu limited with my r1...
     
  11. chewietobbacca

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    1080p? Not likely, the GT 540M is too underpowered for that resolution. It will do 1366 x 768 (the native res on the screen) good though
     
  12. BeastRider

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    I'd say around 20%-ish performance increase..Yeah i agree, the R1 is really CPU limited..I'd say the R3 will be more GPU limited this time..IMO

    Also, I don't think the M11x R3 will support 1080 native would it? 1366x768 would probably be it's native resolution, and run max settings on most games at 40+fps hopefully.. :D
     
  13. itcomic

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    lol, i only expect that m14x can run 1600x900 with some visual effects and at least high setting in D3/Guildwars 2/SC2 big battle than i am satisfied.
     
  14. martinroshak

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    Oh, when I was talking about 1080p I was referring to outputting it to my monitor. Oh well, can't have everything now can we? That was one of my 'nice ifs' so not too worried :) The desktop - despite not being too brilliant - should be fine there!

    20% boost? That would be pretty awesome! It's incredible what they pack into the chassis, no wonder they weigh so much and have such a high cost!
     
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    20%-ish is still quite a big difference..Since we have to factor in the monster i7 processor and 1333MHz ram..compared to a ULV 1.6GHz C2D and 800MHz ram..The graphics is just 1 part of the equation and it just happened to have the least difference in performance to the GT335M since the 335M is just an awesome chip to begin with..The 20% increase in graphics plus the major increase in the other components = quite a large performance gap I'd say.. :)

    I still can't believe how Alienware/Dell was able to fit in such great components in an 11.6" frame..Just pure Awesomeness..The hardware in the m14x in the 14" frame is also quite a feat..Props to Dell/Alienware for creating such awesome machines..The price premium is well worth it..Whenever i think of the alienware price premium, I just look at all the macs and how much they cost for the hardware they offer..And the price premium of alienware suddenly looks extremely cheap lol.. :D
     
  18. martinroshak

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    So true!! Can't wait to see some reviews to be honest :)

    Did anyone else see from that German link that there is a potential for 16gb in the r3... Is it even possible to find SODIMM 8gb sticks for an after purchase upgrade?? (I'm interested, just for kicks)
     
  19. BeastRider

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    Yes actually..Rumors say Dell will be the first to do it..Here's a link of the 8gb memory sticks..So 8gbx2 is highly possible.. :D Would be quite pricy I'd assume though..

    Samsung Gets To Work On 8GB Laptop Memory Sticks - PCWorld
     
  20. martinroshak

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    Might have to see then. 16gb is really overkill, and you don't really need 8gb either. I'll probably go with 8gb though, just because I can.
     
  21. BeastRider

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    8GB is overkill definitely, but when a friend asks "How much ram do u have? 2GB or 4GB?" and I answer "I have 8GB of RAM in my 11.6 inch netbook", well it's just a great ego boost lol..Especially when a mac user asks me that question.. :cool: I wouldn't pay an extremely high premium for 16GB of RAM though..But for those who have the money, saying "I have 16GB of RAM in my 11.6 inch netbook" is something only a selected few are able to say lol.. ;)
     
  22. martinroshak

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    Exactly! I have a mate who is a macbook advocate and I constantly jibe him. My laptop is roughly the same size is considerably more powerful. If I had a fully spec'd r3, I'm sure his jaw would drop flat. i7? Check. 16gb? Check. SSD? Check!

    Considering holding off my SSD purchase until I get an R3, that way I'll get one of the new SATA III ones.
     
  23. BeastRider

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    I have a lot of friends who are mac users, most of 'em with macbooks that cost twice as much as my M11x R1..But every time we all bring out our lappies, people take 1 look at the alien head and tell me how much I pawn the Macbooks with the apple with a bite on it lol.. :cool: I can only imagine the big boys with the M15/M17x..Those babies must look monstrous!! I've never seen 1 in person, I'm the only one I know with an alienware where I'm from lol, I'd say we're more of a mac country which honestly sucks..:| I want the R3/M14x so bad!!
     
  24. martinroshak

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    I only know two other people who have alienware, and both of them are m11x's. In the area I live in, I'm the only person with one according to a Dell technician who serviced mine about a month ago. Owning Alienware is like being a part of a special club!
     
  25. BeastRider

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    Well from where we're from (non-USA/CAN countries) it kinda is being in a special club.. :D I've never seen another alienware laptop here in the Philippines since the prices are almost double the the US/CAN prices lol
     
  26. itcomic

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    Macbook is almost the perfect laptop for work. The build quality is top of the industry, the battery life is longer than most competitors, the OS is innovative, the brand is blessed by the almighty Steve Jobs (the god of apple fans), customer service support is excellent, touchpad is top notch. It is an outdated technology, premium cost, fanboyisum protected, user service forbidden and terrible gaming performance laptop ;)

    (running away from the apple fans hunting)
     
  27. itcomic

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    I have never see one in my area as well. They are either desktop builders or Steve Gods followers.
     
  28. BeastRider

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    There are so many Steve God followers here..I'm talking about 50% of the people in my university are apple users..And well I can't believe they spend all that money on track pad, a "creative" OS, and battery life lol
     
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    Apple? Apple??? Apple!!!!!!!Someone get the torches and pitchforks We'll Head 'Em Off At The Pass!!!!! :D

    Cant' wait for big announcement on Tuesday. Getting close on canceling my M17x-R3 order.
     
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    Sounds like the people in my area too. They're either toting their Apple branded hunks of metal around or use netbooks + build their own rigs.

    Amongst my friends, they still think Alienwares are overpriced, underpowered pieces of plastic. I've tried to convince them otherwise, but the stigma of the "old" Alienware still sticks with them, as all they do is scoff at the idea of owning an Alienware.
     
  31. itcomic

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    Arrange a trip with friends to another country, participate/plan activities that will exhaust them during day time touring. While everyone is thinking about what to do at night after dinner resting in hotel (movies, pokers, angry birds), you pull out the alienware and ask loudly:

    Can you run Crisis 2 ? I really wish all of you can join me
    ;)
     
  32. Paddon

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    I noticed when configuring m14x that you can choose 6 gb ram, do you guys think thats the best option to go for ? because that way you just have to swap out the one 2gb ram and replace it with a 4gb so you can get 8gb.

    Much better than swapping out 2x 2gb at a later date
     
  33. Serephucus

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    The 2x2GB kit might be a little easier to sell off, but not by much I don't think.

    If you really want the 8GB, yeah, probably the easiest way.

    I should point out that on my desktop, RAM usage is as follows:

    Win7 Ultimate
    Skype
    Media Player (MKV playback)
    Firefox (nine tabs)
    Minecraft (two servers, one client)
    Steam
    Borderlands

    3.8GB

    I challange you to find a situation in day-to-day use where you would need 8GB. Don't give me the 3D modelling BS, anyone serious about that would get an external monitor. :p
     
  34. Neubeehunhun

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    I doubt 540m will run the newest games consistently at above 30fps under 1080p. According to notebookcheck its 3dmark06 score is ~8000, my OCed 425m scores 8787, and it runs crysis2 at 20-30fps under 768p. If you OC it, it'd probably be able to run 768p consistently above 27fps, but definitely not 1080p.

    And that's why I like the m14x. GT555m scores ~10948 on 3dmark06 before OC, and the test were done with GDDR3, which will be upgraded GDDR5 in m14x, pushing the performance even higher. I'd expect it to run crysis2 consistently at above 30fps under 1080p after OC.



    Depends on how much dell charges for the 4gb to 6gb upgrade, probably $80+, which you could easy buy 2 x 4gb with, and keep the 2 x 2gb.
     
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    Yeah i dont plan on upgrading it to 8gb unless i have to for the future and agreed 4 gb is as much as you would need, but would you recommend getting the 6 gb for an extra £80 i think it is just so when it does become time that computer need 8gb you can swap out the 2 gb one easily and cheaply
     
  36. HSN21

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    correct, Unless you multitask there is no game that use more than 2GB of ram yet due the 32bit limitation (2GB limit per application) games are built around 32bit not 64bit windows.

    Windows 7/vista also require 1.5GB~ too in general and that's why sometimes we get for the high end games the usual "recommended 3GB for xp and 4gb for vista/7)

    Unless you do serious multitasking "during" gaming 4GB all what you need for a very longtime (serious video editing require lot of ram though)
     
  37. itcomic

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    GT555m will upgrade to DDR5 ? where did you get that information from ?
     
  38. Neubeehunhun

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    GT555M was designed to be able to use GDDR3 or GDDR5. I'm pretty sure most leaked specs also stats that it will come with GDDR5.
     
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    anyone got a link to the m14x?
     
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    I do abit of video editing but i dont know if you mean the type i do..

    I basicly have tv recordings that i crop out the adverts and convert them , sometimes when i play the video back i notice that it stutters, could this be where i didnt have enough ram and has caused the video to stutter ?
     
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    Does your audio stutter as well? If yes, it's either your HDD or your processor. If no, it's your video card.
     
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    just the video, but i do have the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670 which should be ok for video editing i should have thought as its a gaming graphics card

    this system has 4gb ram though, so if you guys are sure its not the ram then i might just buy 4 gb on my next system
     
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    you have just bought an m11x haven't you ?

    Do you think you would prefer the m14x, now that you have had some experience with the m11x ?
     
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    i bought mine in feb '11 so i have had my m11x for 2 months at best. the only issue i would have with the m14x is the weight difference and having to lug it round with my reference point being the m15x and how that weighs.
     
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    That can't be right..pinmodded R1 @ 2.0GHz proc and OC'd graphics and 1000MHz RAM score ~8000..So then if that were true then the R3 would be just as fast as a pinmodded R1..If that were the case then I'm leaning highly toward the M14x..
     
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    This is CPU issue or "codecs" of your player issue not ram and not GPU
    it can be HD issue if you recording +100mb/s uncompressed video instead of compressed format etc point is ram is not the issue here

    Serious Video editing = think of 5 1080p videos opened in the same time in your video editor and you want real time speed preview of them

    As i said no game use above 2GB of ram, but depends on how much you multitask "during gaming" you might want more than 4GB, because for multitasking while not gaming 4GB is plenty
     
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    You're comparing a stock machine to a heavily OCed/modded machine? That makes no sense.

    Im sure OCing the R3 will make it a difference.
     
  50. BeastRider

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    I hardly consider OCing from 1.6GHz-2.0GHz "heavy", I mean it's still a ULV C2D compared to an i7 2.6(or 2.8 is it?) with 1333MHz RAM and better graphics..The graphics OC is negligable since it's just using EVGA Precision like what I did..I wouldn't consider it "heavy" at all..
     
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