Questions about M17x PLS help!

I would first like to say i am a total IDIOT when it comes to PC, i have limited knowledge, i know how to do some basic stuff around the control panels n thats about it lol. infact i don't think i have ever opened up a PC before, so thats my PC history...

anyways, I am considering of buying a M17x either today or tomorrow but i have some questions regarding which specs to choose. I tried to ask the guy from dell over the phone but he seems less clueless then me. Infact by talking to him, he made me want to buy a Alienware less....

ok so here i go,

The first question , is a two part question, Which of this two CPU would offer most bang for buck in terms of performance during gaming.
The "Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9600 (2.8GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 6MB Cache" Or the "Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9000 (2GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 6MB Cache)"

Also, if i choose to overclock the CPU which one is better designed to handle OC.

The second question: 64 bite windows 7 can read the full 4 gig of ram now right? because my desktop vista can only read 3.25 gigs. If so, is the 4 gig 1333 mhz ram enough? or should i upgrade to 6 gigs, which would cost a massive 550 AUD to upgrade = /

Third question,
Which harddrive configuration should i select.
Raid 0 Performance
500GB 7200RPM SATA RAID 0 (2 x 250GB) [Included in Price]
OR
+ Raid 1 Protection
250GB 7200RPM SATA RAID 1 (2 x 250GB) add $0.00

Like i have no idea what is Raid 1 and Raid 0 at ALL.

3) There is a configuration where u "Choose your own Avater" The describtion said "Note: Choose a graphic that reflects your personal style. Please note that all avatars will be made available to you on your system."
What is this avater they are talking about? where does it appear on the laptop?

4) How good is the quailty of Alienware products? i have never owned one before but i search the net and its kinda filled with complaints and terrible customer service so thats got me kinda worried.

5) Well this is the set up i am looking at, can anyone suggest anything that i might need to change?

THE TOTAL COST IS $3,857.301 AUD( Australian Dollars, which in exchange into USD would be every dollar for 90 cents US


COLOR OPTIONS Metallic Nebula Red Base edit
AVATAR Alienware Avatar Alien Cyborg edit
PROCESSOR Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9000 (2GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 6MB Cache) edit
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit (English) edit
SOFTWARE Microsoft(R) Office Home & Student 2007 OEM Version (English) edit
WARRANTY & SERVICE 3-Year Premier Service edit
SECURITY SOFTWARE McAfee(R) Security Center(TM) - 15 Months OEM edit
MEMORY 4GB (2GBx2) 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM edit
HARD DRIVE 500GB 7200RPM SATA RAID 0 (2 x 250GB) edit
OPTICAL DRIVE 8X DVD + /-RW Drive with DVD + R double layer write capability edit
VIDEO CARD SLI(TM) Dual 1GB GDDR3 NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) GTX 260M edit
THEFT PROTECTION SOLUTION 3-Year FailSafe Theft Protection – track & protect lost or stolen laptops edit
Accessorise My Dell
DELIVERY CHARGES Standard Delivery: Delivery 9am-5pm - Monday to Friday (excl. public holidays) edit
ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM
Dell Services: Remarks Laptop Batteries Carry 1 Year Warranty Only From Invoice Date
Dell Services: Remarks Dell's Terms and Conditions apply
Item included in the System ExpressCard Slot, (DOES NOT SUPPORT PC CARDS)
Item included in the System Alienware Customization Software
Item included in the System Alienware Nameplate
Item included in the System Alienware Command Center Software
Item included in the System CyberLink YouCAM Camera Software
Freights NB-OL-CTO Handling & Insurance charges(Australia)
Label Options Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Quad Label
Automatic Update Automatic Updates On
Power Setting Alienware Power Setting - Default
Mouse Pointers Alienware Mouse Pointer - Default
Windows Colour Theme Windows Colour Theme - Default
HD DISPLAY 17.0 " Beyond HD 1200p WUXGA (1920x1200) CCFL Display with TrueLife TM
BATTERIES 9-cell Primary Battery
POWER OPTION Power Cord (ANZ)
WIRELESS NETWORK CARD Dell Wireless 1510 802.11n Half Mini-Card
BLUETOOTH Dell(TM) Wireless 370 Bluetooth Internal mini-card
Keyboard AlienFX(R) Illuminated Keyboard (English)
CARRYING CASES No Case

 

I would suggest you get tjhe Core I7 Processor with the newly refreshed M17x laptop
Where are you located ?

 

I am in Sydney, i am at the website right now and i cant see the I7 processor option

 

it maybe a few days or more before it shows up there

it's on the Dell USA site today.

 

Holy crap the Laptops in US is so much cheaper and have better specs then the ones down in Australia, only 300 bucks to add a extra ATI HD 4870 in a laptop.... In the Aurora ALX desktop to add a extra 4870 would cost you 500 AUD.

. Australia u ing suck when it comes to tech