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    M17 and M17x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Phoenix888, Aug 6, 2009.

  1. Phoenix888

    Phoenix888 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it just me or M17 seems to be cheaper than M17x?

    I configured both of them and the only difference is:
    M17:
    Radeon 4850x2 Crossfire
    M17x:
    NVIDIA GTX 280m SLi

    and the difference in price is about $400.
    So should I go for M17 or M17x?
     
    Phoenix888, Aug 6, 2009
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  2. Geby

    Geby Notebook Consultant

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    Geby, Aug 6, 2009
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  3. Phoenix888

    Phoenix888 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I did use the search for the other topic, and that topic was answered way before you posted there. The topic was gonna die off and you bumped it up again.

    and for this topic, I'm looking for personal opinion, not facts (just like the other topic). But I will look at those 2 links u posted, thx.
     
    Phoenix888, Aug 6, 2009
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  4. Joebarchuck

    Joebarchuck Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yep, seriously there is a good comparison thread in between both PC. Yes the M17X is more expensive and to date it still holds the bench records even compared to an M17 with crossfire 4850's.

    The build of the M17X is just amazing as the M17 is cheap plastic and does not last well with time...

    ANYWAYS, please refer to the threads above mentioned by Geby.
     
    Joebarchuck, Aug 6, 2009
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  5. Warcraft

    Warcraft Notebook Consultant

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    use the search button this has been answered.
     
    Warcraft, Aug 6, 2009
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  6. kcuk

    kcuk Notebook Evangelist

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    the difference is the cards 4850 that it for the m17 no higher
    m17x has possibilities to have upgraded gpu due to a newer mxm.

    mxm = type of slot in the laptop that the cards slot into.

    if you short of cash m17..... if you loaded m17x

    you will see in a few months the m17x will be dust because of a newer laptop again, probably go back a few years in nbr and see simular posts and should i buy this or that bud.
     
    kcuk, Aug 6, 2009
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  7. Phoenix888

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    thanks everyone
     
    Phoenix888, Aug 6, 2009
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  8. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    You can get better discounts on the M17x vs the M17. Plus many believe the next generation GPUs will work with the M17x. I know there's a monstrous price difference between the US and the rest of the world but in the US the price is about the same.
     
    Mandrake, Aug 6, 2009
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  9. Joebarchuck

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    I just wanted to see what you meant by "many believe the next generation GPU will work on the M17X"

    Does that imply you don't believe the GT300M will be MXM 3.0b?
     
    Joebarchuck, Aug 6, 2009
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  10. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    I have no opinion on the matter. ;)
     
    Mandrake, Aug 6, 2009
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  11. Joebarchuck

    Joebarchuck Notebook Virtuoso

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    Do you still have the highest M17X Vantage and 3DMark06 scores?
     
    Joebarchuck, Aug 6, 2009
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  12. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    I think so. I would think if someone got higher they would let me know about it. People are now getting the new Clevo so we'll see what that does.
     
    Mandrake, Aug 6, 2009
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  13. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    umm its a fact the m17 is cheaper why do you need some one to tell you that like the way some one else see's it will make it more expensive?
     
    The_Moo™, Aug 6, 2009
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