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    My m17x has arrived

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by starmage2006, Jul 16, 2008.

  1. MAG

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    For some reason when I used to put the m17x in stealth mode, it only downclocked the CPU not the GPU. Even if I unpluged it, the GPUs remained on full clocks. Can anybody check if theirs the same?
     
    MAG, Jul 18, 2008
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  2. ckh20051988

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    But when you're on stealth mode, wouldnt the 8800M be disabled and using the Intel X3100?
     
    ckh20051988, Jul 18, 2008
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  3. NoelGallagher

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    IT does both.
    Stealth mode downclocks extra cycles that would be otherwise using up extra space.
    And yes on stealth mode the 8800ms should be disabled
     
    NoelGallagher, Jul 18, 2008
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  4. MAG

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    No, the m17x does not have the Intel X3100 because it has the PM965 chipset not the GM965 which is the one in the m15x.
     
    MAG, Jul 19, 2008
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    Maybe it's because you've got the extreme processor?

    Just my 2p

    OB
     
    Oodle-Bear, Jul 19, 2008
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  6. eleron911

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    90C for the GPUs?
    Sounds scary to me, but if AW considers it safe, than I guess my max 75C is perfectly ok :)
     
    eleron911, Jul 19, 2008
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    and in order to disable the 8800 for the x3100 you would have to restart. the stealth mode button isnt some magic button that can instantly turn off the 8800 and power on the x3100 :rolleyes: but this feature is not on the m17x.
     
    exiled, Jul 19, 2008
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  8. tanamerra

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    The dual 8800m GTX cards on my M17X have never reached 90C even when playing Crysis. Usually in the low 80'sC when playing games. Otherwise in the 60's.
     
    tanamerra, Jul 19, 2008
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    maybe the m17x's stealth mode turns off one of the cards. the m9750 turns off one of the cards when you unplug it so im guessing it will turn off a card instead of downclocking the card?
     
    exiled, Jul 19, 2008
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  10. MAG

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    Well, maybe that is what is happening. I don't have the m17x anymore to check.

    Can someone with an m17x find out exactly what does the stealth mode button do?
     
    MAG, Jul 19, 2008
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  11. omaryunus

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    hmm ill be right on that in 23 hours 38 mins :D cant wait till i get it :D
     
    omaryunus, Jul 19, 2008
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  12. MAG

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    LOL, cool 23 hours and 30 minutes to go then :D
     
    MAG, Jul 19, 2008
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  13. Mixmastam

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    Has anyone written a descriptive review on the m17x or a thread that has some pics, considering ordering one and maybe I missed a thread or something that has this info. Also, was the m15x originally ripley design only? If so, how long did it take before they released the skullcap design (just to give me a ballpark figure on how long they will be before they release skullcap for the m17x, which imo, a black skullcap is really good looking :D)
     
    Mixmastam, Jul 19, 2008
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  14. lord_shar

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    I love the M17X's variable color illuminated keyboard! :)

    I own an XPS M1730, and its hardware is similar, but the keyboard only illuminates in white :(
     
    lord_shar, Jul 19, 2008
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    I've ordered the m17x, placed my order online on Friday18th July, currently i'm in stage 2 but, Armando informed me that it takes approximately 2 working days for the "phase shift" system to acknowledge your order. I know the money has been taken off of my credit card because my wife checked and it had been taked within 30 mins of placeing the order.

    As soon as i get mine i intend to do a review, from unboxing, turning on for the first time, to see how long boot time is (i intend to tweak Vista slightly to see what the boot time difference ends up at, following Les' guide), to shut-down time. I'll also run various bench's and install Crysis and see what very high looks like lol

    I will then "test" each feature and give a score out of 6, 5.9 being the highest you can score.... oh, wait that's how Vista does it lol

    I'm not going to pick every tiny detail to pieces but, i will be objective.

    If you guys have any questions you want answering, please feel fre to ask me?

    OB
     
    Oodle-Bear, Jul 20, 2008
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  16. eleron911

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    Temps and performance, cause I think pics are self implied :)
     
    eleron911, Jul 20, 2008
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  17. Nirvana

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    so where is the Unboxing & Preliminary Review?
     
    Nirvana, Jul 20, 2008
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  18. MKang25

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    When machines are in SLI i dont think it can have the dedicated graphics.
     
    MKang25, Jul 20, 2008
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  19. tanamerra

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    Attached a side by side pic of my M15X and M17X.
     

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    tanamerra, Jul 20, 2008
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  20. Mixmastam

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    thanks for that pic, grats on having both systems lol

    Edit: LOL look at the size of that power brick
     
    Mixmastam, Jul 20, 2008
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  21. Xirurg

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    more pictures please :)
     
    Xirurg, Jul 20, 2008
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  22. omaryunus

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    im already on it... just been playing with my m17x for the past 3 hours since i got it :p will have pics and all other goodies up tomm in my own thread... initial review for the moment is AMAZING i just love the look the feel the tv tuner works GREAT so far the screen looks amazing im just updating the software and i should be up and going with the blu ray player in 30 mins and i can watch a blu ray movie on this baby hopefully soon and ill be honest this one good looking computer i am soo glad i got it... yet again will have pics up tomm (its almost 6am here so im gonna get some sleep)
     
    omaryunus, Jul 20, 2008
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  23. Mixmastam

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    wewt, can't wait
     
    Mixmastam, Jul 20, 2008
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  24. eleron911

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    Lol,my 230W power brick is the same :p
     
    eleron911, Jul 20, 2008
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  25. lightning penguin

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    Hi man from the Dell boards LOL. :D

    But anyway, how are you liking your M1730 so far?

    And after seeing this M17X, which one do you prefer more? M1730 or M17X?

    Cheers bro.
     
    lightning penguin, Jul 21, 2008
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  26. ckh20051988

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    I don't know what eleron911 thinks but I prefer my m1730. For the same hardwares, I pay >$1000 less than m17x. IMO, m17x design isn't worth that $1000. Sager is still cheaper and better.
     
    ckh20051988, Jul 21, 2008
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  27. lord_shar

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    I have an XPS M1730, and between it and the m17x, it's a toss-up. Both seem to have solid build quality, nice exterior lighting, etc. From the aesthetics standpoint, the m17x probably has a slight edge given that its illuminated keyboard has variable color settings, while the M1730 has only a white-light. However, from a performance standpoint, the M1730 can already OC to 3.2ghz stable, while OC'ing is still currently locked out of the m17x based on what I've read.

    It's difficult to go wrong with either unit :D
     
    lord_shar, Jul 21, 2008
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  28. Mixmastam

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    glad to hear the m17x is good
     
    Mixmastam, Jul 21, 2008
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  29. tropics

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    The one thing that i think makes the M1730 bad, is that dell use low grade screens.

    That's the only reason why i would go for the m17x!

    It's to bad, cuz i really had a powerful, & hot looking lappy for way cheaper!
     
    tropics, Jul 21, 2008
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  30. lightning penguin

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    Yea true both are great notebooks but I want to get the one with better build quality.
     
    lightning penguin, Jul 21, 2008
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  31. tropics

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    Both are great builds, it's just the crappy lg lcd that dell use.
     
    tropics, Jul 21, 2008
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  32. Nirvana

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    WHERE IS THE REVIEW?!?!? :mad: :mad: :mad:
     
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    Nirvana, Jul 21, 2008
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  33. Mixmastam

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    ^^^^^ seriously lol
     
    Mixmastam, Jul 21, 2008
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  34. ckh20051988

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    I think he's enjoying the m17x so much that he forgotten to write a review.
     
    ckh20051988, Jul 21, 2008
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  35. tropics

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    Are u guys talking to me?
     
    tropics, Jul 21, 2008
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  36. Nirvana

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    No I was talking to starmage2006.
     
    Nirvana, Jul 21, 2008
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  37. tropics

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    Oh, ok cuz i thought u was mad at me with that huge ass red writing & mad faces. LOL

    I was like, huh, what the hell did i do, lol
     
    tropics, Jul 21, 2008
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  38. mozahgogo

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    Mine is supposed to arrive on the 24th. I have all the features maxed out including bluray, 8800gtx sli, blah blah blah. If there isn't something up by then I'll try to post a quick review as this thread is going nowhere lol.
     
    mozahgogo, Jul 23, 2008
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  39. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Please be reasonable in here, perhaps the OP went on vacation or something. It doesn't matter.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 23, 2008
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  40. Rorschach

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    >.> shouldn't the title at least be changed? There are no pics or review at all.
     
    Rorschach, Jul 23, 2008
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  41. Charles P. Jefferies

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    I agree, it's misleading. It's changed now.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 23, 2008
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  42. Nirvana

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    agreed. this thread title is deceiving.
     
    Nirvana, Jul 23, 2008
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  43. tropics

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    What a flake, i was also waiting for the pics & reviews!
     
    tropics, Jul 23, 2008
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  44. exiled

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    i think the guy is having a bit too much fun on the m17x. :rolleyes:
     
    exiled, Jul 23, 2008
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  45. tropics

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    Hes going to go blind soon playing all those games for that long lol
     
    tropics, Jul 23, 2008
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  46. tanamerra

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    Already posted preliminary review and some benchmarks on
    my M17X with extreme cpu and dual 8800gtx cards.
     
    tanamerra, Jul 23, 2008
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  47. haquocdung

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    funny thread.
     
    haquocdung, Jul 24, 2008
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  48. Kinghong1970

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    where? for some reason, i can't find it...
     
    Kinghong1970, Jul 24, 2008
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  49. maceto

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    hehe it was some info back there somewhere...12 something in 3dmark and 90 C on the gpu's but that was more or less it
     
    maceto, Jul 24, 2008
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  50. whizzo

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    yeah, i remember... 3dmark06 score was basically interchangeable with that of an m1730... what a surprise... out of interest, what does a top-specced np9262 get?
     
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