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    My box died...........

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by tommypurple, Apr 13, 2009.

  1. tommypurple

    tommypurple Notebook Enthusiast

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    SoWeet nothing like spending all my money on junk...

    The graphics card is broken again and now obsolete. I am on my second broken graphics card. How is it possible that there isn't a card that works on my box?

    I have had this box for 2 years and now it doesn't work and I can not get the parts to fix it. WHat is the point of being able to replace your graphics card if nobody is going to make one to replace the old one with?

    While my box worked it was awesome, but if I can not get the parts to keep it working longer than this what is the point?

    I have to say that I would never buy another one again.... I have to say I am overall disapointed in the Alienware brand.
     
    tommypurple, Apr 13, 2009
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  2. Rob41

    Rob41 Team Pirate Control

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    Sorry to hear about your bad luck.

    You may want to contact Eurocom.
    I was gonna link you to it but I'm getting error 110 contact technical support.


    They list a 7600GT for $215

    I don't know the specifics but you might want to give them a call.
     
    Rob41, Apr 13, 2009
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  3. jl1989

    jl1989 Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh man i'm scared >.>... my m5550 is pushing it's 2 years old age D:
    the graphics card does get really realllly hot though...
     
    jl1989, Apr 13, 2009
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  4. tommypurple

    tommypurple Notebook Enthusiast

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    I spent $200 bucks on used one on Ebay, but it doesn't work. It just beeps when I try and boot up my computer. I would have to say it isn't even for an Alienware.

    I will look into the Eurocom, but I am not sure I can justify dumping anymore cash into what looks like a bottomless hole...

    Thanks for the reply Rob41.
     
    tommypurple, Apr 13, 2009
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  5. Rob41

    Rob41 Team Pirate Control

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    Oh that sucks. I haven't trusted "Fleabay" for years.
     
    Rob41, Apr 13, 2009
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    Rob41 Team Pirate Control

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    Make sure you remove the cover to clean all the dust out. Dust=heat
     
    Rob41, Apr 13, 2009
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  7. tommypurple

    tommypurple Notebook Enthusiast

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    nVIDIA Go7600 256M G72M AS9510 TM6500 MXM III VGA Card

    This is the card I bought......
     
    tommypurple, Apr 13, 2009
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  8. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    sorry for your issue, but why just blame AW and the pc if you did not even validate the card you put in?
    contact roswell in my sig and see if they can help you.
    be optomistic, dont just assume the unit is bad just without doing research.
    and the fact you got it from ebay is a big concern.
     
    ryujin, Apr 13, 2009
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  9. tommypurple

    tommypurple Notebook Enthusiast

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    The card that was put into my box twice was done by Alienware. So I believe I have every right to take a couple shots at them!

    As for the new card I have bought off of ebay is a completely different complaint. I just wish I had a better option to get the part to fix my box in the first place.

    Thanks for the email link though. I will try them.
     
    tommypurple, Apr 13, 2009
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  10. DrBackJack

    DrBackJack Notebook Consultant

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    Almost sounds like a power supply issue. Ive had the same problem with my pc where it would post but not load windows. Replaced the psu and it fixed everything.
     
    DrBackJack, Apr 13, 2009
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  11. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    the m5550 is know to get super hot and that could be why your cards are frying so quickly
     
    The_Moo™, Apr 13, 2009
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  12. XRod

    XRod Notebook Geek

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    I've had my m5550i for 2 years with absolutely no issues...

    If you are the type of person that replaces a notebook every year - Stay with the one year warranty.

    If you are the type of person that replaces a notebook every 2 years - get a two year warranty.

    If you are the type of person that replaces a notebook every 3 years or longer - Get the 3 year warranty.

    If you need another card - try here: http://www.mxm-upgrade.com/store.html
     
    XRod, Apr 14, 2009
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