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    Cheapest M17 build with future upgradability in mind

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by red6, Aug 19, 2009.

  1. red6

    red6 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I only upgraded the graphics cards, went up to 2.4ghz processor ($50), illuminated keyboard and 1200p screen. The ram and CPU/ HDD I can upgrade in the future for much less?

    Does this build look good @$1900.00?


    Video/Graphics Card: Dual 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4850 - CrossFireX™ Enabled!
    Processor: Intel® Core™2 P8600 2.4GHz (3MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
    Design & Display: Black Ripley Design
    Chassis: 17-Inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 LCD (1200p) with Clearview Technology
    Keyboard Options: Illuminated Keyboard – Alienware Exclusive Design - Fusion Red
    Operating System (Office software not included): Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (64-bit Edition) with Service Pack 1 plus Free Windows 7 Upgrade Option
    Notebook Tuners and Remotes: Without Media Center Remote Control or TV Tuner
    Memory: 2GB Dual Channel DDR3 SO-DIMM at 1066MHz – 2 x 1024MB
    System Drive: Single Drive Configuration - 160GB 7,200RPM (8MB Cache) w/ Free Fall Protection
    Optical Drives : 8x Dual Layer Burner (DVD±RW, CD-RW)
    Wireless Network Card: Internal Wireless b/g (Full Mini-Card)
    Sound Card : Internal High-Definition Audio with Surround Sound
    Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Onsite Service and 24/7 Toll-Free Phone Support
    Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mesh Cap
    Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mobile Binder
    Alienware Extras: Owner Identification Card
    Alienware Extras: M17 Protective Cloth Sleeve
    Alienware Extras: M17 Keyboard Diagram Overlay
    Avatar: Alienhead 3D
    Window Style: Default Window Style
    Mouse Pointers: Standard Mouse Pointers
    Power Plan: Standard Power Plan
    Automatic Updates: Automatic Updates On
    Time Zones: (GMT - 5.00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
     
    red6, Aug 19, 2009
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  2. poliuy

    poliuy Notebook Evangelist

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    Thats the same build i got when I purchased my laptop, when I had more funds I upgraded the ram, added a new HDD, and a blu ray drive. You got the upgraded gpu's which is great.

    All the things you listed can be upgraded for cheaper later on.
     
    poliuy, Aug 19, 2009
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