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    M17 Thank You!

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Gogindantes, Nov 20, 2008.

  1. Gogindantes

    Gogindantes Notebook Guru

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    I wanted to say now that after all of my questions and annoyances...
    I just hit the buy button and it is over!
    I am the proud owner of a M17.
     
    Gogindantes, Nov 20, 2008
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  2. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    you are welcome, did you read my review?
     
    fusionsenses, Nov 20, 2008
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  3. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    great to hear. hope everything works out perfectly for you.
     
    whizzo, Nov 20, 2008
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  4. ScottY_06

    ScottY_06 Notebook Consultant

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    Congrats :)
     
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  5. Gogindantes

    Gogindantes Notebook Guru

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    Yes i did Fusion....hopefully I will be fine....
    would you recomend anything?
     
    Gogindantes, Nov 20, 2008
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    Congrats!!
     
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  7. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    before anything, download the atitools, gpu-z and hwmonitor to check the temp. ;)
     
    fusionsenses, Nov 20, 2008
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  8. JellyBeans

    JellyBeans Notebook Evangelist

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    i would upgrade to 4gb of ddr3 as the first thing 2 do m8
     
    JellyBeans, Nov 20, 2008
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  9. Gogindantes

    Gogindantes Notebook Guru

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    oh...i already bought the 4gb of ddr3

    umm...lets see....
    Video/Graphics Card: Dual 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3870 - CrossFireX™ Enabled!
    Processor: Intel® Core™2 T9400 2.53GHz (6MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
    Chassis: 17-Inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 LCD (1200p) with Clearview Technology
    Keyboard Options: Illuminated Keyboard – Alienware Exclusive Design - Astral Blue
    Operating System (Office software not included): Windows Vista® Home Premium (64-bit Edition) with Service Pack 1
    Notebook Tuners and Remotes: Without Media Center Remote Control or TV Tuner
    Memory: 4GB« Dual Channel DDR3 SO-DIMM at 1066MHz – 2 x 2048MB

    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 Intel® Ultimate N 5300 a/b/g/Draft-N Mini-Card with MIMO Technology
    The World's First 450 Mbps Wi-Fi Adapter!
    Sound Card : Internal High-Definition Audio with Surround Sound
     
    Gogindantes, Nov 20, 2008
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  10. JellyBeans

    JellyBeans Notebook Evangelist

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    nice configage if you want to save a few bucks u could go for 2gb ddr3 and upgrade to 4gb from newegg for 100 cheaper and that would give you enough to get a nice 320gb hard drive from newegg aswell. otherwise very nice midrange config.
     
    JellyBeans, Nov 20, 2008
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  11. Gogindantes

    Gogindantes Notebook Guru

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    Jelly...
    what else would you recommend later on in the future?
     
    Gogindantes, Nov 20, 2008
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    nothing really if you throw in 4gb of ram and maybe a 320gb 7200rpm or 5400rpm it is very very nice and powerful!
     
    JellyBeans, Nov 20, 2008
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  13. Gogindantes

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    was planning just to use an external....
    ummm....lets see....later i will upgrade with a Quadcore
     
    Gogindantes, Nov 20, 2008
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    my config is a qx9300 vista ultimate 64 4gb ddr3 1920 x1200 3870x2 320gb 7200 rpm 4500mb wirless and then i will either be adding either another 320gb 7200 later or a ssd. i diddnt get blu ray or tv because my home theatre setup already has it.
     
    JellyBeans, Nov 20, 2008
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