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    Help me out with the "best bang for the buck" M17x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Logitech456, Jun 9, 2009.

  1. Logitech456

    Logitech456 Notebook Consultant

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    I dont want to upgrade anything anytime soon so what would be the best bang 4 buck? Price isnt so much of an issue as a good deal is. I no fo sho the 3yr next day buisness 3yr complete care warranty for peace of mind.
     
    Logitech456, Jun 9, 2009
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    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    T9600, 1900 rez LCD and 260 SLI. Stock everything else.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 9, 2009
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    Phinagle Notebook Prophet

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    Yeah that.
     
    Phinagle, Jun 9, 2009
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    JWest Master of Notebookery

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    A quick question on this subject- is the 260M in SLI effective enough to make the purchase of the 280's somewhat superfluous? Their specs are so close, it seems like you wouldn't see much of a performance difference with the 280's. Also, if you bought the 260's, is it possible to order the 280's from Dell later down the road?
     
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  5. Logitech456

    Logitech456 Notebook Consultant

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    its not worth the upgrade to the 320gb? or 500? or 640? or 500x2 raid 1? seems cheaper then upgrading on newegg
     
    Logitech456, Jun 9, 2009
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    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Just start with complete base model and add SLI 260's...

    Best bang for under $2k :)
     
    sleey0, Jun 9, 2009
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    You know I was going to make note to add whatever HDD based on your storage needs but figured you'd just assume that on your own.

    I wouldn't get a RAID since eventually in the future you're going to want to upgrade to an SSD.
     
    Phinagle, Jun 9, 2009
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    Logitech456 Notebook Consultant

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    mmm k thx makes sense
     
    Logitech456, Jun 9, 2009
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