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    M17x Upgrade Question

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Nathrezin, Jun 13, 2009.

  1. Nathrezin

    Nathrezin Notebook Consultant

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    at soime point in the near or distant furture, is it possible that there will be some upgrade that your required to purchase or something?
     
    Nathrezin, Jun 13, 2009
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  2. Kcissem

    Kcissem Notebook Evangelist

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    no upgrade will be required, but rumor has it that 4870's will be coming to the new M17x
     
    Kcissem, Jun 13, 2009
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  3. GabeZ

    GabeZ Information Technology

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    Hi,
    I don't know if there will ever be an upgrade that you're required to purchase. Upgrades are always optional. You might see ATI video cards as an optional upgrade, but the maximum processor and maximum ram choices are fairly set in stone. I do have confirmation that it will support an ATI card in single and crossfire mode. However, it is uncertain if, when, or what cards Dell Alienware will choose. Of course everything has to go through thorough testing before releasing it.

    Gabe
     
    GabeZ, Jun 13, 2009
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  4. Nathrezin

    Nathrezin Notebook Consultant

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    ok. just needed to know if id ever be Required to buy something
     
    Nathrezin, Jun 13, 2009
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  5. Kcissem

    Kcissem Notebook Evangelist

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    i highly doubt it, everything should be optional
     
    Kcissem, Jun 13, 2009
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  6. Nathrezin

    Nathrezin Notebook Consultant

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    after i get it, as long as it keeps working im probly gonna have it for 2-10yrs.
    i ussually dont upgrade or get something else unless absolutely nesassary. like now....my present computer is a really old Dell and its been pretty reliable but now its...just at that point. i cant hardly do anything on it anymore. i cant play any games on it and can barely use the internet.

    is it ok to assume that the M17x All Powerfull will last me awhile?
     
    Nathrezin, Jun 13, 2009
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  7. GabeZ

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    I would think it will last a while. I would expect no less than 3 years. That's the current life span of the average laptop.

    Gabe
     
    GabeZ, Jun 13, 2009
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  8. Nathrezin

    Nathrezin Notebook Consultant

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    im probly gonna end up using it till it doesnt work period
     
    Nathrezin, Jun 13, 2009
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  9. AtolSammeek

    AtolSammeek Tokay Gecko

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    My 6 year old laptop still plays lord of the rings Mines of moria. Every thing on Low to med. res 68fps I went for a Max Out Laptop back then. I wish the dang thing was dual core.

    By looking at your system it should last 4 year with a few upgrades later on 6 years.
     
    AtolSammeek, Jun 14, 2009
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  10. Snowm0bile

    Snowm0bile Starcraftologist

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    Dear Alienware Customer,

    You are required to upgrade to core i7 for $1000.

    If you do not upgrade, your notebook will vaporize.

    Best regards
     
    Snowm0bile, Jun 14, 2009
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  11. EviLCorsaiR

    EviLCorsaiR Asura

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    A 6 year old laptop managing LoTRO at 68fps on medium? Even for a gaming laptop from 6 years ago, that's pretty impressive.
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Jun 14, 2009
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  12. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    lol. I'm sure the original question is just worded wrong. The OP probably just needs to be more specific. Something like "With Windows 7 coming will I need to buy a SSD to take advantage of TRIM?"....or something along those lines.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 14, 2009
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