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    I think I might wait on M17x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by bifnewman, Jun 24, 2009.

  1. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    ok peeps...please get back on topic or it closes...last warning. :)
     
    ryujin, Jun 25, 2009
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  2. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    If that's you reasoning then you'll never buy a computer. Computers are one of the fastest changing technologies around; and you can expect upgrades in some form at least every 6 months.

    Buy your computer for the moment and enjoy it. When there's a significant upgrade, you can decide then if you need it or not. Because we're talking laptops, it should be a sometime before the M17x becomes obsolete.
     
    Krane, Jun 25, 2009
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  3. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Yeah, I'm perfectly happy with montevina right now - especially since I got the P8600 to 3GHz :)

    I am contemplating waiting for the 4870's in CF....
     
    sleey0, Jun 25, 2009
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  4. Joebarchuck

    Joebarchuck Notebook Virtuoso

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    There is one thing I do not understand. I thought it was impossible to upgrade a CPU on the M17X.

    How do you buy a QX9300 and put it into the M17X?
     
    Joebarchuck, Jun 25, 2009
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  5. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    The processors are definitely upgradable. They have been on Dell's and Alienware notebooks for a while now. I bought mine with a P8700 and installed a x9100.

    Lots of different Qs here. This thread lost it meaning.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 25, 2009
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  6. Joebarchuck

    Joebarchuck Notebook Virtuoso

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    What LCD are you talking about?
     
    Joebarchuck, Jun 25, 2009
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  7. Joebarchuck

    Joebarchuck Notebook Virtuoso

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    I did not know that. Is there a video manual somewhere on the net which can show me how to do that?
     
    Joebarchuck, Jun 25, 2009
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  8. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    "The Moo" is the king of that information. You might want to PM him or wait for him to respond.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 25, 2009
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  9. sleey0

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    Download the service manual from support.dell.com and have fun!
     
    sleey0, Jun 25, 2009
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  10. Joebarchuck

    Joebarchuck Notebook Virtuoso

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    I read a few thread about finding the QX9300 on Ebay at $400 but I was not able to find one for sale.
     
    Joebarchuck, Jun 25, 2009
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  11. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    It tells you how to get to the proc but not how to replace it. Important parts like cleaning and thermal paste I believe are missing.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 25, 2009
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  12. tanamerra

    tanamerra Notebook Consultant

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    M17X seems to be a winner based on early reports but think i will hold off until the next major change especially looking for a LED screen.
     
    tanamerra, Jun 26, 2009
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  13. BIGX333

    BIGX333 Brazillian Overclocker

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    I don't think that it's going to happen... At least in this model :p
     
    BIGX333, Jun 26, 2009
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  14. tanamerra

    tanamerra Notebook Consultant

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    BigX333,
    Agree. Maybe the next model M17XS.
     
    tanamerra, Jun 26, 2009
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