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    M17 graphics card

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by bdkillaz, May 28, 2009.

  1. bdkillaz

    bdkillaz Notebook Consultant

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    Im thinking about buying a m17 but i dont want to drop more than 2 grand on it right now, so does anyone have some insight on what specs might be best for that price. Later on I could upgrade the RAM or HD to more space if i need to. Also is i possible to upgrade the graphics card?
     
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    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    after you purchse you can upgrade the graphics card by yourself or send it back to AW

    you can do that with any part
     
    The_Moo™, May 29, 2009
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    bdkillaz Notebook Consultant

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    Oh alright cool, I didn't know if there was any special design to the graphics cards for alienware. And I have a question Mr.Moo, For the laptop yor selling why does it say Alienware m17/ Whitebook. Does it have parts from a whitebook is that why?
     
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    bdkillaz Notebook Consultant

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    Oh and dondadah88's laptop is sexy but i dont have the money for it right now. Poo!
     
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    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    the m17 is a OCZ Whitebook

    its just re-painted and has a different keyboard and skull cap

    :)

    you have enough money for mine ?

    its alot cheaper then what AW is selling for and i know you will not find a lid like mine easily (i sell with both)
     
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    I'd probably recommend going with dual graphics cards from the very start. As for the processor, that just depends on your usage (if you're playing on less CPU and more GPU dependent game then obviously you don't need to upgrade it much.)

    If you can afford it, go with the 1920x1200 screen, from what I've heard people say it's really nice.

    The 2GB of RAM that comes as standard serves most people's usage fine, and it'd be less than half the price to upgrade to 4GB yourself at a later date.

    As for the hard drive, well, that really depends on personal preference.

    You'll likely have to make some compromises to get it for 2 grand (I'm presuming you mean US dollars, if it's UK pounds or Euros then it's a different story). It's just working out what you really need in it and what you would just like.
     
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    I won't recommend a dual graphic card because the 4870 are comming out.
     
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