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That's if correct explains alot of the fps numbers.
cheers mate.

 

Glad to help. In some ways I actually prefered my 4850m Xfire equipped machine to this 280m SLI machine...about 5% lower FPS on average...but no audio/video stutter! haha

 

I'm having a hard time waiting for 2/8 to come already. Damn. I even got more excited reading the comments about how good the 4870's really are, because I walked into this machine thinking the 280's are better. Now that I know I'm wrong, I'm even more excited to get this damn machine!

Work faster DELL!

 

Quick Question: I'm under the impression that core i7 processors no longer use a front side bus and therefore will utilize memory at any frequency (1066, 1333, 1600mhz). Is this true? Will an 820QM fully utilize my 4gb 1333 or will it only use 1066mhz of it?

 

This is something Dell should consider looking into for future designs of the M17x: http://blogs.zdnet.com/gadgetreviews/?p=742 A watercooled system with a desktop processor + overclocked/overvolted video cards would be awesome! The noise wouldn't be high and as long as the TDP was good for the waterblocks, the temps would be better than fan/copper cooled systems.

 

That sounds sweet.

 

HOLY SH!T B@LLS!

 

Woot! Shipping! Estimated Delivery 2/3!

 

That means you are one of the first. With that privilege comes the responsibility to run some benches asap...ehh??

 

If you don't call in, complain that you need your system sooner, and get free next business day shipping, you fail.

 

According to intel's i7 mobile specs, the 720QM/820QM can use either 1066 or 1333, where the 6xx and below support 1066 (or 800) only. I would assume that it will actually run the memory at full speed. Doesn't' seem like shameless money-grab in this case

 

Hmm I just realized, my M15x had a resolution of 1600x900 and this new one is 1920x1200p. Now the M15x had a single 260M and the new one has dual 4870s but the performance difference between the two may not be very substantial. There's a 37.5% increase in pixel density and I'm assuming the performance demand will scale linearly with the increase in resolution. Hopefully the crossfire 4870s will have >50% increase in performance compared to the single 260M I had previously.

 

well a single 4870 is roughly 10-20% faster and then take into account the gaming features that are in the 4xxx series like the DX 10.1 which actually helps games run faster..... then go on and on about how ATI drivers are much mich better and the result is always yes to your question

You should be fine



Now if you ever pull that stunt like you did in the ETA lounge again i will track down your IP and make your computers fail ....

thank you, come again

 

awesome, thanks.

 

Awesome, I just ordered my M17x after cancelling my order for a M15x, I decided after looking at the comparison photos that the 17 is not much bigger than the 15 and I can get a heck of alot more in it.

My specs:
Item Number Quantity Item Description Unit Price Extended Price


224-8107
1 Space Black - Anodized Aluminum $2,432.61 $2,432.61
317-3657
1 Intel Core i7 720QM 1.6GHz (2.8 GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
317-3663
1 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz
330-7841
1 Alienware M17x 240W A/C Adapter
320-8856
1 17-inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 RGB LED (1200p)
320-8858
1 Dual 1GB ATI Radeon Mobility HD 4870 in CrossfireX
342-0670
1 128GB Solid State Drive
313-8792
1 AlienFX Color, Quasar Blue
421-2261
1 Alienware Command Center, M17x
421-1400
1 Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
420-9691
1 DataSafe Local BackUp 2.0 Basic
420-6436
1 PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
421-1573
1 Alienhead 3D
421-1591
1 Alienhead 3D
410-1883
1 ADOBE READER 9.0 MULTI- LANGUAGE
313-8977
1 8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive,QuickSilver
313-8944
1 5.1 Channel Audio
430-3688
1 Dell Wireless 1520 802.11n Half Mini Card
330-6348
1 Automatic Updates: On
342-0822
1 320GB 7,200RPM SATA-II HDD
960-9187
1 CompleteCare Accidental DamageProtection, Inspiron, 1 Year
908-2207
1 Dell Hardware Warranty Plus On-Site Service, Initial Year
922-3410
1 Third Party At Home Service, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
950-9797
1 No Warranty, Year 2 and 3
421-1721
1 Soft Contracts,Banktec Care,Alienware
421-1719
1 Soft Contracts,Consumer Complete Care,Alienware
994-3730
1 Warranty Support,Initial Year
430-0628 1 Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR
421-1360 1 Steam and Portal Factory Installed
330-6175 1 Standard Nameplate
463-0742 1 Special Pricing Applied
* -DISCOUNT $139.99
* -DISCOUNT/COUPON APPL



330-5622 1 5dot 'Connect' 17" Deep ForestBP (square weave) $39.99 $39.99




Subtotal: $2,472.60
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Tax: $0.00
Environmental Disposal Fee: $0.00

Total Price w/Discounts: $2,472.60



I think I got a pretty good deal, I got a hold of Liza from Dell 1800-695-8133 ext. 723-4767. She said she can give any of my friends and family the same deal. Also, the shipping delivery date is suppose to be on the 4th of Feb, sounds crazy but we will see.

 

Nice no tax ?

 

Nope, no sales tax in Alaska.

 

Why can't there be no sales tax in Jersey... :cry:

 

Its still almost half of what I'd pay for that spec. I'd pay about £2500 for that...which is $4000 roughly.

 

LOL - cause Jersey politicians LOVE to tax and spend

 

I just configured a M17x i7 through AAFES and the price was $3399. I did the Dell EPP and configured one the same and it was $3399 - $340(EPP Discount) = $3059........They need to fix the discount through AAFES. I saved a grip on my M15x through AAFES

 

i called to get this quote from epp, and got additional 50$ off, should i call again to see if i can get more discount?

Lunar Silver - Anodized Aluminum $2,481.70 $2,481.70
Intel Core i7 720QM 1.6GHz (2.8 GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz
Alienware M17x 240W A/C Adapter
17-inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 RGB LED (1200p)
Dual 1GB ATI Radeon Mobility HD 4870 in CrossfireX
128GB Solid State Drive
AlienFX Color, Quasar Blue
Alienware Command Center, M17x
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
DataSafe Local BackUp 2.0 Basic
PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
Alienhead 3D
Alienhead 3D
ADOBE READER 9.0 MULTI- LANGUAGE
8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive,QuickSilver
5.1 Channel Audio
Dell Wireless 1520 802.11n Half Mini Card
Automatic Updates: On
500GB 7,200RPM SATA-II HDD
1 Year Limited Warranty
Dell Hardware Warranty Plus On-Site Service, Initial Year
Third Party At Home Service, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
No Warranty, Year 2 and 3
Soft Contracts,Banktec Care,Alienware
Warranty Support,Initial Year
Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR
Steam and Portal Factory Installed
* -DISCOUNT/COUPON APPL

subtotal: $2,481.70
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Tax: $0.00
Total Price w/Discounts: $2,481.70

live in Delaware, so no taxes.
should i try calling again and try to get more discount? or do i have a good deal here. and thanks again!

 

Yeah, AAFES price comes out equal to the normal Dell Home pricing (basically, no discount at all except tax and shipping). You're still better off with the EPP 10% + $50 coupon code that pops up on the EPP page. I'm a little disappointed--AAFES usually does a pretty good job.

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=455939

 

Where is this $50 coupon code? I'm trying to help someone get one.

 

Looks like it expired at midnight.
They've got a new banner up now with a "sign up for our mailing list" thing that nets you a $50 coupon. Either go to http://www.dell.com/epp, select a program, click the green ad box in the upper left of the page or go to http://app.subscription.dell.com/enroll/epp/signup.cfm?m=MEMBERID&/ to get the coupon. Haven't tried it so I don't know all the details.

Std shipping is also free for Feb...

 

I finally gave up on AAFES showing the EPP discount they usually do. I talked to a Dell sales rep and got a quote with the usual EPP 10% off plus another $50. I then called back the next day, got a different sales rep, and got an additional $150 off the previous quote if I used my DPA. That made up for the tax I would have saved through AAFES so I ordered straight through Dell.

Give it a shot and call back to see if you can get more off. If you have a DPA then it is possible to save even more.

 

My order still showing delivery 2/2

I wanna see how they pull that off considering it also says it is still in production.

 

I think I'm finally going to go for one of these on Friday. I just have one thing bothering me. For gaming would you recommend the i7 620 or 720? And is it really not worth getting anything higher with the gpu's being the bottleneck?

 

If you need a quad get it or if you game and wanna save money then get the dusk core

 

anyone getting blu-ray with it? I am on the phone now and they are saying no blu-ray. Impossible. Not even used one. base price is 3,052 2,747 with epp trying to see if I can get better price But I really need blu-ray player

 

non-US buyers seem to be getting BD. US customers haven't been able to for about a month now.

 

I am just gonna buy a external BlueRay player....

 

I brought that up to them and he supposedly talked to someone and said impossible. is there a dell site or anything I can send him to to look at ? Seems like if some can get it then we should all be able to get it. Still on phone with him. On hold.

 

You can buy it on eBay otherwise wait until they get them in stock again.

 

You can't get it just face it dude ...
There are mass shortages

 

I really wanted my R2 to have a Blu Ray player, it's very annoying that I couldn't order it with one, but I'm willing to give Dell the benefit of the doubt as I'm sure it's out of their hands at this point.

My question is, would you guys recommend buying an external BR player or waiting until the drive comes into Dell and just order one through them and self install it? Would there be any compatibility issues?

Which would you do? (Or are you doing if you're in the same position?)

 

Buy a PS3.

 

Haha, I have one bro.

I want my R2 to have BR capabilities because I'd use it a lot. I move around a lot between my apartment, my girlfriend's house, and my parents, so being able to watch a BR "on the move" is important to me.

Seems like buying an external drive would be the cheaper route.

 

Buy 2 more PS3?

 

Haha, man, can't argue that...

 

Well since this is for work stuff I can not carry a ps3 and laptop both to work. I understand why everyone wants to be a smart a$$ .

Well the price went from $3,052 - epp $2,742 - 3% dell + tax = roughly $2,800 with free tv tuner and no blu-ray. Will call again maybe tomorrow and see if I can get it a little better.

 

Don't know if that's good enough without the specs.

Oh and regarding carrying around a PS3...leave it at work! duh!

 

The company ive ordered my m17x from are fitting in the blu-ray burner themselves. it's a genuine dell blu-ray burner and they're charging me $400 to fit it in. I choose it mainly because its a genuine Dell blu-ray burner so it wont void my warranty.

 

OK, I am sure if I looked here in this thread I would find it, BUT:

Even though I ordered the 1TB Raid0 option, I will be getting rid of the Raid0, and buying myself a SSD. So, if whats the best SSD (looking for a decent size also) on the market and does anyone have a link to tuning it with Win7.

Will probably just put my boot stuff on there and some other stuff I want real fast load. 200G or so would be nice.

 

If you worked for a major oil company then you would understand. By the way, why would I want a ps3 when the M17x should be able to do everything I want. This is used for work and during work, I have to live in the middle of the ocean for 14 days at a time, so Can not bring a lot of baggage since helicopters are limited on weight. Just clothing and laptop in my bags put my bags over weight and The helicopter pilot es all ready about it. I do not play a lot of games so i will not waste what 400 or 600 on a ps3. Dumb to get a ps3 when I do not play games that often.


SYSTEM COLOR Lunar Silver - Anodized Aluminum edit
PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ i7 620M 2.66 GHz (3.33GHz Turbo Mode, 4MB Cache) edit
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English edit
WARRANTY AND SERVICE 4 Year Advanced Service Plan edit
VIDEO CARD Dual 1GB ATI Radeon™ Mobility HD 4870 in CrossfireX™ edit
LCD PANEL 17-inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 RGB LED (1200p) edit
MEMORY 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz edit
HARD DRIVE 500GB 7,200RPM SATA-II HDD edit
INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW) edit
WIRELESS CARDS Wireless 1520 802.11n Half Mini-Card


Just a free tv tuner is not good enough. I want a better discount.

 

SWEET, you work on a deep sea rig ? I spent 6 months on and off working on the computer systems in the gulf on some them

 

Hi guys, I have been on the phone with dell rep to order my new beast. I got 10% discount and the system I orderd is:
Silver,i7 720qm cpu, dual ati cards, 1920x1200 screen ( no RGB stock in the UK ), 320GB in raid 0 and the rest is stock. The cost with student discount is £1933. The order is not comnfirmed yet ( the rep needs to ger approval from his boss for my student discount).
Do u guys think I should get the i7 820qm instead? and for the screen to get the lower res. since its not RGB LED?

 

I would wait until RGB LED is available in the UK again. It's not really worth getting the CCFL screen.

 

Ouch, no RGB. Personally i wouldnt order until they had RGB instock.

Also i'm from the UK and have ordered mine abroad from the US for half the price.