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    Ready to buy an Alienware M17x need some input

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by mike16150, Sep 16, 2009.

  1. mike16150

    mike16150 Newbie

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    I'm going to retire the old Dell 9300 and buy an M17x but I need some input on the CPU/Memory/Video Card config. I want to spend around 2600. I was looking at going with the Core 2 T9800 2.93 along with base Video and Base Memory but wasn't sure if I should downgrade the processor and upgrade the RAM. I really think that the base video card will do for me since I'm really not using this for intense gaming. I also thought that if I went with the 4GB of memory I could upgrade at a later time if needed.

    I'm planning on running Windows 7 Ultimate and also getting the 1920x1200 LCD.
    The whole processor / video / memory piece is doing me in.

    Like I said I'm not using it for intense gaming - mostly business oriented as a desktop replacement doing a little Video Editing and CAD work but again not a lot of this.
    Any input would be a great help.
    Thanks
     
    mike16150, Sep 16, 2009
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    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Arent you going to wait for the ALLPOWERFUL announcement?
     
    Red_Dragon, Sep 16, 2009
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  3. Worgen

    Worgen Notebook Guru

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    mike wait for the all new laptop till next week.... Alienware si comming out new laptop , its close now anytime now..... alienware is about to annouce new sets of laptop and desktop now i suggest you hold off purchasing for now and see what the new laptop is...everyone will know by next week september 24th.
     
    Worgen, Sep 16, 2009
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    mike16150 Newbie

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    I would like to but I don't know how long it's going to be for the Allpowerfull Launch and my Dell is on its last legs. I figured if I ordered now it would be around 20 to 30 days for shipping and I can't be without a laptop.
     
    mike16150, Sep 16, 2009
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    Looks like I may be waiting then.
     
    mike16150, Sep 16, 2009
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  6. Worgen

    Worgen Notebook Guru

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    get a t9600 cpu and 4 gig of ram but since you do uses business application i suggest you use a 6 gig of memory ram for your business applications.
     
    Worgen, Sep 16, 2009
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    Worgen Notebook Guru

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    and get a 260m sli or your video card. actually get a q 9000 or q9100 good for business applications and 3d modeling programs.
    :)
    depends on your price range a qx9300 would be the best cpu to go, but you can always buy the qx 9300 for alot cheaper then geting it from dell.
     
    Worgen, Sep 16, 2009
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    Why you think there's gonna be different options for the M17x announced next week?
     
    Malignant, Sep 16, 2009
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    Good, im sure you wont regret it :)
     
    Red_Dragon, Sep 16, 2009
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