*OFFICIAL* "All Powerful" M15x Owners Lounge, *Part 3*

Finally bit the bullet, got 10% off through EPP and begging with Dell Canada, so 1799 + tax Canadian. Probably not as good as the deals in the US. The only two things I changed from base config were to upgrade to the i7 720, and the GTX 260m.
Thinking of calling back and adding 1 year accidental...


224-7176 BASE,NBK,ANW,BLK,M15X 1
312-0205 Primary - 6-cell (56Watt) Batt 1
313-8565 Slot-Loading DVD Burner 1
313-8792 AlienFX Color, Quasar Blue 1
313-8944 5.1 Channel Audio 1
317-2396 i7 720QM 1.6GHz (2.8 GHz, 6MB Cache) 1
317-2403 4GB Dual Ch. DDR3 at 1066MHz 1
320-0934 15.6-inch WideHD+ 1600x900 1
320-0938 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M 1
330-6175 Standard Nameplate 1
330-6350 AUTO-UPDATES,CRIT,AW 1
341-9752 250GB 7,200RPM 1
410-0203 McAfee VirusScan Plus,30D Subscription 1
410-1883 ADOBE READER 9.0,MLANG,I/S/X NB 1
420-6436 PC-RESTORE, DIM/INSP 1
420-9691 DATASAFE LOCAL BACKUP 2.0 BASIC 1
421-1304 CyberLink PowerDVD SW, ANWNB 1
421-1305 Nero Media Burning SW, ANWNB 1
421-1400 WIN 7 HOME PREM, 64, ENG,AW NB 1
421-1572 Alienhead Glow 1
421-1590 AW Command Center Software 1
430-0686 INTEL WIFI LINK 5300 802.11AGN 1
465-8687 PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH MORE DETAILS 1
905-2987 HW WRTY + SVC,ANW M15,UNY,INIT,REL 1
906-0670 NBD OS,ANW M15,UNY,INIT YR,REL 1
994-3730 WARRANTY SPRT,ANW NB,INIT YR 1
009-4365 DIMENSION, SHIPPING AND HANDLING 1
421-1360 Steam with Portal 1
430-0684 Internal Bluetooth Mini-Card 1
988-7347 BASIC NBD NO WARRANTY YEARS 2 & 3 1
600-0031 NS ADS,NOTEBOOK PCS 1

 

is it a creeking sound or clicking? did you solve your restart problem yet, posted a fix for it a few pages back. i have a slight creeking sound everytime i open and close but doesn't really bug me enough to fix it or call dell about.

 

Thanks, I'll let you know once I get the comp delivered . Thanks man.

 

try dvd shrink its pretty good but have to use another burning program like nero to burn it.

 

Thnx for the help inappropriate... rep+ for all of this...It is a clicking noise.. and it is only when u start pushing it and does not remain through out the motion of the screen. And I have already installed the latest drivers but still the laptop restarts. The other M15x which I have does not restart when you shut it down, it has the older driver i.e. 186xx.

 

yeah i'm not sure what making the clicking noise. but try to use ccleaner to uninstall your nvidia driver and clean out the registry then reinstalling. there is something with the old driver that is causing this issue, with certain machines. yeah i used the old driver fine for a while but then a month into it the restart problem started happening.

 

funny i downloaded dvd shrink not too long ago...never had the chance to test it out... works nicely? yea? sweet.

 

hahah me and you have the same mind,lol. yeah work nicely.


also everyone get tf2- best 10 dollar game in the universe
if you guys have steam add me- i'm in the alienware group, just find the must sexy avatar and add me. i let you guess the name.

 

I just got my m15x but I misplaced the resource cd, can some tell me what's in it?

 

just some drivers ,nero and cyberlink. and have some diagnostic stuff on there too.

 

I've got tf2... whats ur steam id...

 

i love bOObs - yes i know its the best name ever,lol

 

too many alienware groups...which one u in? don't have FT2 but i used to.. and forgot my account...so i had to make a new one (it was on an old email also, that got hacked and i no longer use...don't ask lol)

 

the all powerful alienware group, i still have one extra account for tf2 pm me if you want it.

 

hey inappropriateName_3 ... I think i have played with u on tf2 ... remember me lordofnazgul.... on cp_orange_x3 MCG critz... but now changed my name to warriors DJ... Small world i tell ya..

 

could be, i play alot of cp maps. best $10 i ever spent on a game.

 

I'll have to pick tf2 up sometime

 

not to rain on anyone's parade but the MS 210 beta has this notice attached:
Limitations:
NOTE: The beta version of Office 2010 will expire in October 2010.

 

I got 3gb DDR3 1333mhz, should I go with Windows 7 32bit or 64bit

 

And by that time i'll have the full released version downloaded

Who pays for software nowadays? Its free all over the net... just got to know where to look
PS- I always carry an Umbrella

 

hahaha same here, bit torrents anyone. only thing i paid for was adobe creative suite, but i got a hook up on that.

 

Personally I'd recommend 32bit

Having 64bit will only use up more ram and won't give you any real benefit.

Unless you plan on upgrading your ram soon - in that case go for 64Bit..

Otherwise it just takes up more space in your disk and ram for no benefit.

 

here is some info on 32 and 64 bit operating systems:

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-choose-between-32-bit-64-bit-windows-7-operating-systems/

 

hello!
so, i just got my m15x today, but ive got a few problems with it.
the command center power options didnt work whatsoever, so i totally uninstalled it and dont use it... also, i play wow, and im only getting around 20fps when i play solo with no other player models around. i checked the drivers and windows says theyre updated...

anything else i need to do since i just got the system?
thanks for any help!

 

Check the stealth Mode. You might have it turned on. I would recommend installing the OSD mod created by "inappropriate name". It clearly states whether your stealth mode is on or off.

 

yeah, i noticed that afterwards. /facepalm.
but when i still had command center installed, i couldnt turn stealth mode off when it was on. anything i can do about that or should i just not use CC

 

stealth mode doesn't have anything to do with cc. only your osd work with stealth mode. just reinstall cc again and all should work fine. if the stealth button don't work, then turn off , take battery out and press power button for 10-20 sec. and put back and turn on again.

 

hey inappropriatename_3 its more like creaking noise when i adjust the screen on when i start pushing it not through out the movement....

 

yeah i think it more the hinge making the sound, i think it is normal. its a pretty heavy lappy. also i just noticed that on my laptop the top right corner of the screen seems loose, you can kinda press it in and out, but on the left corner its really tight and can't push it at all. can you check if you have that too.
thanks

 

I checked it. It is the same for me. loose on the right top corner and tight on the left... Do you have the creaking noise as well.....

 

On the other m15x i've got it is tight on both sides though... and it doesn't have the creaking noise. Does anyone else have the creaking noise when opening or closing the lid.

 

Hi everyone
I just got my m15x. it has the t8100 2gbs of ram 320gb 7200 rpm hdd. i had a few question. are the fans always going? even when the dedicated gpu is disabled? Also should i upgrade to a t9500 or x9000 or keep the t8100? thanks

 

Hey
Mine also makes a creaking noise. i think its normal for this lappy

 

yeah i have the creeking too, but it depends on how i open it. yeah i remember my old one is tight on both corners. i think i may take everything apart on the weekend, to see if i can tighten things up. i'll keep you post.



Hi everyone
I just got my m15x. it has the t8100 2gbs of ram 320gb 7200 rpm hdd. i had a few question. are the fans always going? even when the dedicated gpu is disabled? Also should i upgrade to a t9500 or x9000 or keep the t8100? thanks[/QUOTE]


no the fans shouldn't be on all the time. so check your cpu/gpu temps. the older m15x has a tendency to run hot. yes you can upgrade cpu, but maybe an ssd would be a better choice, you will get better overall system performance.

 

cpu temps are in the low 30s when not gaming. gpu temps are in the low 40s. gaming 40c cpu, 60 c gpu. thanks

 

Wow those temps are awesome for that model. Well any ways congrats on new system.

 

hi guys i live in dubai, i just buy the M15x i will used for gaming and work (illustrator, photoshop, After effects, Dreamweaver). i'm very heavy worker so i think the computer is perfect for me with his bad boy look i dont care about the weight of the laptop coz i dont take out a lot only 1 or 2 time per month, i was rendering some animation on after effect, it was very fast no heating, i think the laptop is more then a Gaming laptop it's like a workstation.
i would like to know if it can switch between the dedicated GPU and the inboard GPU if it have one.

My system:
720 Qm 4Gb 1333 500GB Disk GTX 260

 

hi guys when i play games like Bioshock 2 and gears of war, windows 7 claim that i do not have enough memory and gives me an option to change it to window 7 basic. is there a problem and what should i do? thanks

 

there is only a single gpu card in the new M15x but if your doing something lite than you can use stealth mode to down clock your gpu.

 

how much memory do you have? and what win 7 version are you using 32 or 64 bit?

 

there is only a single gpu card in the new M15x but if your doing something lite than you can use stealth mode to down clock your gpu.

thx man coz i do a lot of web browsing and chating on it so it's not all the time heavy work.

 

one more question there is no a quick button to turn the screen off ?

 

i don't think there is a button like that.

 

Hey guys im new to this site so its 2 bad my first post is a problem >.<

Anyways my problem is when I start to play some games (i.e sims 3) my screen will flash and then go black and freeze. From there I cant do anything except force a restart. I read up and some said that this problem is due to my gfx drivers.. But I just received this computer 2 days ago.. you would think it would be up 2 date right? Anyway I tried to get drivers but 2 no avail at alienware.com. I tried manually searching for the driver and creating a MYHive account but my package never came with a invoice therefore I have no account#...

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks

 

Called Dell about my dead laptop and managed to convince them to send me a replacement instead of a repair. Should be back with an M15x in 2-4 weeks.

 

Just started my M15x for the first time. Anyone knows how to make the touchpad better. I've also been experiencing disconnection from my internet every few seconds. Anyone knows the solution for this?

 

Hey,

First things First: Welcome!

okay, now lets discuss your problem. I do hope that you have an allpowerfull M15x. The invoice for the system comes seperately in your mail. Another issue is that you should not go to alienware.com but to dell.com for support. Alienware support (myHive) is only for older alienware computers. Now that dell has taken over its dell.com.

So, looking at your problem, please make sure that you are running not on Stealth mode (its the small button on the media bar which looks like a speedometer)and you are running on AC power. The drivers which came with your system should work.

If you confirmed that stealth mode is off and you are running on AC power, then go update the nvidia drivers. This can be done on nvidia.com for the latest video card drivers. Also try different fames and (or) install Furmark (google for it) and see if the same thing happens when running a benchmark. If the problem still occurs, you might have a faulty hardware part, which will most likely be the graphics card.

What dell will ask you, is to do an alienrespawn and try again. So you might as well do it (NOTE: it will delete all your data). If that doesnt work, you will have to call Dell and arrange a fix, which will most likely be exchanging your gfx card.

 

Hey guys. got my MX15 coming monday hopefully(UK)

spec below, have afew Qs, sen alot of you have the i7, i could only spec to the i5 due to budget!
anyone else got this spec machine care to comment on gaming etc compared to the i7

also how easy is it or if possible at all to change out drive to BD drive as didnt come as an option cheers in advance,,,

Alienware M15x MLK : Base Cosmic Black
Processor : Intel Core i5 Processor 540M(2.53GHz,3MB cache)
Display : 15.6in Wide Full HD (1920 x 1080) WLED
Memory : 4096MB (2x2048) 1333MHz DDR3 Dual Channel
Hard Drive : 320GB Serial ATA (7200RPM)
Optical Drive : Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD, CD read and write)
Graphics : 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce GT240M
Wireless : Europe Dell Bluetooth 370 Card
Wireless : ROW Intel WiFi Link 5300 (a/g/n) Wireless LAN Card
Operating System : English Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 BIT)
Battery : Primary 6-cell 56W/HR LI-ION

 

Hi everyone!

My current eta is 12-march.. Boohoo..

720QM + 260M
4GB 1333DDR3 and 500GB 7.2K HDD (but will swap for my SSD)
Nebula Red and 1080p screen
9cell with Win7 Pro x64

 

I am happy that I chose the cheapest I7 processor because it allowed me to go for the 260M graphics..