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    M17 due March 2.

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by KegLeg73, Feb 25, 2009.

  1. KegLeg73

    KegLeg73 Company Representative

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    Hey guys I just got the tracking for my M17 and it is due March 2. What do I need to do to get it set up? I am not looking at OC anything as i only have the T9400 (2.53 Duo).Is there anything I need to watch out for?
    Here are the specs:
    Video/Graphics Card: Dual 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3870 - CrossFireX™ Enabled!
    Processor: Intel® Core™2 T9400 2.53GHz (6MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
    Design & Display: Black Skullcap Design
    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): Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate (64-bit Edition) with Service Pack 1
    Notebook Tuners and Remotes: Without Media Center Remote Control or TV Tuner
    Memory: 2GB Dual Channel DDR3 SO-DIMM at 1066MHz – 2 x 1024MB
    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
    Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Onsite Service and 24/7 Toll-Free Phone Support

    I will be upgrading the memory and I already have a 320 7200 WD HDD. I am also looking at getting a notebook cooler and an external hardrive. I could use some advise on these as well. What is recommended pros and cons that sort of thing.
    Any and all advise is welcome.
    This will hopefully keep me busy till it gets here.

    Thanks
     
    KegLeg73, Feb 25, 2009
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  2. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    i dont have a note book cooler mine stays under 85 c at full load for hours but i might get one someday

    congratz and good luck o and BTW the cryo cooler was saposed to work good

    and OCZ ddr3 ram from new egg is good ram
     
    The_Moo™, Feb 25, 2009
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  3. otaku

    otaku Notebook Deity

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    should be getting mine soon hopefully before yours. Here's hoping ours arrive on time and without problems, enjoy yours I know I will mine!
     
    otaku, Feb 26, 2009
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  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    otaku your getting a m17 wow :D all the m15x people are converting .....good luck to both of yall :D you will love it more then the m15x
     
    The_Moo™, Feb 26, 2009
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  5. truekakaka

    truekakaka Notebook Enthusiast

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    don't underestimate the power of tape
     
    truekakaka, Feb 26, 2009
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