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    I'm BACK! Comments on new config welcome:)

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by sleey0, Jul 19, 2009.

  1. sleey0

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    Ok. So the Red finally appeared and I can't hold out any longer :D

    I found an evalue code and got the following specs:

    -- System Color --
    -- Nebula Red - Special Edition – Anodized Aluminum
    -- [224-5966]
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    -- Processor --
    -- Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 2.0GHz (6MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
    -- [317-0820]
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    -- Memory --
    -- 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz
    -- [317-0856]
    -----------------------
    -- LCD --
    -- 17-inch WideUXGA 1920x1200 (1200p)
    -- [320-8140]
    -----------------------
    -- Video Card --
    -- Dual NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 280M, 2GB – SLI® Enabled
    -- [320-0762]
    -----------------------
    -- Hard Drive --
    -- 320GB - 2x 160GB 7,200RPM - RAID 0
    -- [341-0009]
    -----------------------

    Everything else standard (warranty, etc).

    Got it for a grand Total of: $2,557.41 w/ NBD shipping.

    So, was this a pretty good deal? I am probably going to sell the Q9000 for something else. I figure I can get about $300 for it, right?

    Any comments welcome...

    And now, I wait AGAIN! lol
     
    sleey0, Jul 19, 2009
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  2. The_Moo™

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    That is a amazing deal :(
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 19, 2009
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  3. sleey0

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    I thought so too.

    The M17x I returned had a P8600, SLI 260's, WXGA, and the same RAID array and I paid $2075 total.

    The new July e-value code is a steal, IMO. :D
     
    sleey0, Jul 19, 2009
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  4. nobodyshero

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    Yes, great deal, with the Sam's club deal and the new promo I'm finding it harder and harder to wait myself. Just a question, thought you were gonna hold out for the ATI cards? Really looking forward to pics of the red chassis and your tinfoil hat, I'm sure it'll be tastefully done :)
     
    nobodyshero, Jul 19, 2009
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  5. blade445

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    Gratz on the new system Sleey0! The Red is HOT!
     
    blade445, Jul 19, 2009
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  6. sleey0

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    I figure that my order will take about 3 weeks to ship. If there is any news of either the ATI cards or the m15x refresh then I might cancel this order if I see something I like.

    I miss my M17x, really. I loved it and didn't want to part with it but I am glad I did. I just got a much better deal than my last order so patience paid off :D

    Besides, if the ATI cards do become available soon I could always sell a pair of 280's....
     
    sleey0, Jul 19, 2009
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  7. Quadzilla

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    Yep thats the best idea for sure ;).
     
    Quadzilla, Jul 19, 2009
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  8. The_Moo™

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    if only some one has another 260 ....
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 19, 2009
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  9. sleey0

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    You would know because you gave me the idea :) lol...
     
    sleey0, Jul 19, 2009
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  10. Jubal

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    Looks like you got a nice deal
     
    Jubal, Jul 19, 2009
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    Very good deal..forreal...A very good deal indeed. I would have got that if it was in black..Too bad I bought it first day.
     
    Clauss, Jul 19, 2009
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  12. sleey0

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    You don't have to get red. lol

    In fact, my order would have been $100 cheaper if I didn't pick it. So the system I got could have been ~$2450 :D
     
    sleey0, Jul 19, 2009
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    CRAP...Like..i want that deal..now..I would get 280s in SLI in exchange for half the hard drive space for about the same price...Wish I could somehow exchange.
     
    Clauss, Jul 19, 2009
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  14. The_Moo™

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    im within my 30 days and having issues ;)
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 19, 2009
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  15. Quadzilla

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    That is a very good deal but i cant bring myself to wait another 21 days just to save some cash :).
     
    Quadzilla, Jul 19, 2009
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  16. alitunay

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    You can. Tell them your computer overheats etc. My initial one had a bad wireless card and instead of replacing the card, I asked for a new system and I also got a $150 discount. My setup came to $2200ish to me. It had the SLI 280m gtx, wuxga, P8600, 250gb hdd. I believe the price I got is pretty good since after tax the Sam's club one gets to $2300 and it has the sli 260m.
     
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  17. sleey0

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    You could keep you current hdd space.

    Ok, the e-value code gives you a certain config that is discounted. You don't have to keep it the same although there are less options.

    Try for yourself... Go here for the config I started with.
     
    sleey0, Jul 19, 2009
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  18. Mandrake

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    oh geez, Dell better add more bandwidth to their order status line.

    grats sleey0!
     
    Mandrake, Jul 19, 2009
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  19. sleey0

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    Very funny...... I promise I will limit my calling to 3 per day (yeah, right) :D

    Now I just have to hope that I'll be home when it ships. My luck it will ship within a week :(
     
    sleey0, Jul 19, 2009
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  20. MrButterBiscuits

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    Yea I am going to be within my 30 days and having issues ;).... then they can ship me a red one with the same specs!

    I could have got it in red with the same specs and it would have been cheaper! lol
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jul 19, 2009
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  21. Mandrake

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    looks like you went with the higher rez this time. good choice. ;)
     
    Mandrake, Jul 19, 2009
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    Lol you cant change to red if requesting a replacement :) you will get the exact system. The only way to get it would be return your old one , wait for the credit to come back then reorder. Sounds like alot of waiting .
     
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    I have connections ;)
     
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    Lol k let me know how that go's ;)
     
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    haha... my guess is I wont, becuase I'll probably fall in love with my black one... and red may be too flashy for college... plus I want to see how it really looks as it might appear quite a bit thicker due the color... and all my extra equipment I bought matches the black one ;) lol
     
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  26. Phinagle

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    Not a bad deal. $100 cheaper than if you spec it with the P8600 on Dell Home site and you also get a 7% discount at the checkout.

    How long does that offer last?
     
    Phinagle, Jul 19, 2009
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  27. sleey0

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    If I don't like the red (and I think I'll love it) then I'll send it back and wait AGAIN!

    LOL

    I am not 100% sure but I think e-value codes last quite a while. It is just a Dell pre-configured configuration that you can start with instead of the base.
     
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  28. Mandrake

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    I'll trade you lids so we can both have two-toned.
     
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    Green lid with a black bottom would have looked nice :). Green Lantern style .
     
    Quadzilla, Jul 19, 2009
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  30. Mandrake

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    even better.
     
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    Man I wish us Canadians got these Evalue deals, I paid 2961.00$ CAD tax inc for everything base except the 1920x1200 screen, one year of complete care and dual 260M's and that was including 7% EPP discount. lol
     
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  32. nemoris

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    Is there any way to add epp/dell university's 7% discount to this e-value?
     
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  33. Phinagle

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    Looks like it's already added. There's a 7% discount at checkout if you follow sleey0's link.
     
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  34. nemoris

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    Wow... this is a gorgeous deal... about to order for the third time!
     
    nemoris, Jul 19, 2009
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    Wow, as much as I am waiting for the M15x refresh, this may have made me just decide to re-order the M17X! :D

    Thanks alot Sleey0 *end sarcasm* ...hehe. :D
     
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  36. Phinagle

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    With a Q9000 and the rest of the specs I want it comes out to $2644.89 after taxes + S&H. Plus $520 for Shirley's QX9300 QGNG on eBay and you get $3164.

    But for $236 more I can a QX9300 from AW with this deal for $3400.81.

    $236 isn't really a lot to pay to have my CPU covered under a Complete Care warranty....especially as it may get harder and harder to find ES sample CPUs.
     
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  37. MrButterBiscuits

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    yea the Qx9300 from Alienware/dell is a solid 1000... I got mine fore 400... 600 difference I say yes ;)
     
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  38. Quadzilla

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    You should just pony up the $236 and go with dell . Without a doubt.
     
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  39. Jubal

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    Can you add the warranty after the fact or do you need to get it at the time of purchase?
     
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    You can. But it'll cost you a bit more later on.
     
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    you're a very, very, very, very brave man Sleey0!!!!

    I love the look of the Nebula one - especially coupled with the Red AlienFX lighting..however, i think the red restricts the colour matching you can do a bit..

    that being said, i'd have been happy with keeping the lighting to red :)

    Good luck!! keep us posted! and, we want pics too!! don't forget!
     
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  42. The_Moo™

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    its not about that butters................................... do the math like phinagle did ;)
     
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  43. zfactor

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    how did you get it to the price you did.. i get $2,515.76 without the red... ?? lmk i think it may be time for my order..
     
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    How do you find these E-value codes anyway? I've been searching the web for some Canadian E-value codes for the M17x and I can't find any E-value codes period.
     
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  46. zfactor

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    i did that and configured it.. even without the red i came to the price i posted through that link
     
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  47. Phinagle

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    I bet you took different warranties.
     
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    basic 1 year nothing else added added the same stuff he did and nothing else at all.. and still more $$$ how..
     
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  49. Phinagle

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    Different state tax or shipping then?
     
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    i didnt even add nbd shipping that was regular ground?? and 7% here taxes
     
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