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    Getting m17x today...What should i change?!

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

  1. LooKiss

    LooKiss Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys im kind of a noob when it comes to laptops and such but what would you recommend I do when i get my m17x .... Im thinking mostly along the lines of setting up and downloading drivers... I know theres a drivers thread but i dont really know what good/benfit it will do and if its a hard process or not. Other than drivers anything to help improve it would be greatly appreciated
     
    LooKiss, Aug 19, 2009
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  2. lordqarlyn

    lordqarlyn Global Biz Consultant

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    well there is a large price range for the m17x, it will really depend on what your budget is.
    Assuming you are doing gaming, getting the best GPU possible will perhaps have the most impact on games performance, followed by the processor. So, I would get the best possible GPU, then work the rest of the components in my budget.
     
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  3. AirJordan

    AirJordan Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm pretty sure he's already ordered his M17x and it's going to arrive at his house today.
     
    AirJordan, Aug 19, 2009
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  4. LooKiss

    LooKiss Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes this is correct. Sorry shoulda made it more clear
     
    LooKiss, Aug 19, 2009
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  5. J2P3B

    J2P3B Notebook Enthusiast

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    How about disabling the present touchpad driver and installing a new one?

    Is there a walk-through for that on here?(sorry if asked a million times)
     
    J2P3B, Aug 19, 2009
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    airplaneman Notebook Deity

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    Take a look at the M17x FAQ. Excellent resource for anything you may need to do.
     
    airplaneman, Aug 19, 2009
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    Praetorian77 Notebook Consultant

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    Praetorian77, Aug 19, 2009
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