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    Please Help - MX17 OR MX15 ??? How would you configure yours ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by chipbutty, Dec 21, 2009.

  1. chipbutty

    chipbutty Newbie

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    Hi Guys

    I can't make my mind up guys... I don't want to spend more then 2000 pounds shall I get the 17 inch or the MX 15 I dont really watch movies on it but like playing COD and BF 2 and need it for office and photo shop, many thanks.
     
    chipbutty, Dec 21, 2009
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  2. Wraithbane

    Wraithbane Notebook Geek

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    Essentials :

    Upgraded Screen
    260's or 280's SLI'd
    4gb Memory
    Dual Core Processor - Either the Cheapest and buy a QX9300 seperately to install or go with the 2.4 p8600 or better if you don't want to install a seperate processor.
     
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  3. inap

    inap .........................

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    Yeah I use my M15x for photoshop it is sweet with 1080 screen. I do alot of mutitasking so M15x is the way to go for me.
     
    inap, Dec 21, 2009
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    planetse Newbie

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    Just moved over from a Dell XPS M1735 to my new M15x for gamming. Soon got used to the slightly smaller screen, but still grinning from the difference in performance.
     
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