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    Buying m17 plz reply

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by gryhui, Dec 10, 2008.

  1. gryhui

    gryhui Newbie

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    hey guys i have decided to buy a m17 but i have a few questions

    first of all will upgrading to t9400 2.53ghz from a p8600 2.4ghz make a significant difference i will get in fps, it might be a stupid question but i seriously dont know. btw its a 145 euro upgrade.

    other then that will i be able to upgrade the drive to bluray later on, since ive nevva really tried to change nethin on a laptop before. and also ive decided to buy 2gigs of ram and will upgrade later on, is this an easy process.

    i kno iam a bit backwards when it comes to upgrading but plz help. btw iam from the netherlands
     
    gryhui, Dec 10, 2008
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  2. cha

    cha Notebook Deity

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    It won't necessarily raise your fps, but it would be a good choice to go get the 2.5 Ghz processor to avoid your cpu to become a bottleneck for future games.

    While it is true most games are moer GPU demanding, there are some ( especially rts's ) that are becoming more and more CPU intensive
     
    cha, Dec 10, 2008
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    SithFrog Notebook Geek

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    Also upgrading RAM form 2 GB to more GB is easy technicaly. You simply open bottom of laptop and put in new RAMs.

    Problem with Alienware is I guess when you order 2GB you get 2x1GB and there are only 2 slots so if you want for egzample 4 GB you need to buy all new ram (egzample 2x2 GB). You can`t just buy 2 GB more and upgrade.
     
    SithFrog, Dec 10, 2008
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    BigHops323 Notebook Deity

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    This is true with all manufacturers... it's standard procedure.

    Also, Cha if the 2.4GHz is going to bottleneck so will the 2.53GHz. 130MHz is next to nothing in todays world.
     
    BigHops323, Dec 10, 2008
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    Regardless of which, it's still cheaper if you buy it later and upgrade it yourself than to buy it off Alienware directly with your order.
     
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    cha Notebook Deity

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    Yes, but the thing is the 2.5 ghz processor has a 6mb cache. Would help a bit in multitaksing :)
     
    cha, Dec 10, 2008
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  7. gryhui

    gryhui Newbie

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    so basically it wud be more futureproof to buy the better processer well just will have to wait a couple of weeks to save up some more...thanks alot for the replies everyone
     
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  8. gryhui

    gryhui Newbie

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    oh btw what about replacing the orginal dvd drive to bluray
     
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    Axman Notebook Evangelist

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    one of the other members here found it for me when i asked the same questions.

    newegg sells a replacement bluray drive for 300 dollars, i cant put hyperlinks on here yet but heres the Item#:N82E16827118009
     
    Axman, Dec 10, 2008
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  10. Axman

    Axman Notebook Evangelist

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    also, if you can afford the x9100 or the quad core, i would get it. wish i had but i will be upgrading soon.
     
    Axman, Dec 10, 2008
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  11. gryhui

    gryhui Newbie

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    well i just want to whether its possible...ill wait for the prices to drop though...but thank you
     
    gryhui, Dec 10, 2008
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    martynpd Notebook Consultant

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    going from the 2.4ghz to the 2.5ghz is a HUGE STEP, its like going from 2mb cache to 6mb , thats a big increase in bandwith
     
    martynpd, Dec 10, 2008
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  13. gryhui

    gryhui Newbie

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    iam really convinced now that ill be buyin a better processor..thank you
     
    gryhui, Dec 10, 2008
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