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    So when does the M17x get i7

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by huskynox, Sep 24, 2009.

  1. huskynox

    huskynox Notebook Guru

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    Anyone heard anything about the M17x getting i7 processors?

    Seems werid they wouldn't release the option simultaneously?

    I read a short review yesterday whereas they were benchmarking an M17x (Core 2 Extreme QX9300 CPU, 4GB of RAM, and two nVidia GeForce GTX 280M GPUs) against a Clevo W870CU (Core i7-920XM CPU, 4GB of DDR3-1333 (2x2GB) of DRAM, a 1GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 280M GPU). Alienware was running Vista, while Clevo was running 7. The 15x performed much better. Again, this was a short test, but interesting still.

    I'm looking at getting the M17x, but I want an i7 processor!

    Ref: http://pcworld.about.com/od/laptops1/Hands-On-Intel-Core-i7-920XM.htm
     
    huskynox, Sep 24, 2009
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  2. -l-Z3K3-l-

    -l-Z3K3-l- Notebook Consultant

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    well it would mean a new mainboard. so not like anyone could upgrade. so it would be a sizable change
     
    -l-Z3K3-l-, Sep 24, 2009
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    kcuk Notebook Evangelist

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    ive just read that page and to be honest those prozzis sound like their gonna be quite good for mobile gaming in the comming years.
     
    kcuk, Sep 24, 2009
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    I'm guessing the mobo change will come in about 4 to 6 weeks. That's the "standard" time gap dell used to take to update its flagship models.

    Dell is pulling quite well. M17x is montevina and M15x is core i7.

    PS: The 15.6" CLEVO is sporting a GTX 280M !! Dell's tag "most powerful 15" ... " is not true actually. It might be soon that M15x can get a spec revamp and house the GTX 280M, Radeon 4850 (high chance) or even a 4870 who knows ?
     
    THRUST, Sep 24, 2009
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  5. lordqarlyn

    lordqarlyn Global Biz Consultant

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    I am very sure Dell has plans to bring the i7 onboard to the M17x. Probably working the final design of the mobo and probably about a month or so, we will see the option for i7 processors.
     
    lordqarlyn, Sep 24, 2009
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  6. Buckits

    Buckits Notebook Consultant

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    There will be a M17 refresh with i-7 options and dual ATI 5870 cards HAHAHAHA
     
    Buckits, Sep 24, 2009
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    I dont find the results too surprising as many of the guys on here have said for ages that initial I7 processors wont make that much difference in gaming/benchmarking terms.

    Im sure that will change eventually. Nvidia 260/280s are still top gaming processors.
     
    tonytoff, Sep 24, 2009
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    Hopefully we'll see an LED option as well.
     
    PoODiZzlE117, Sep 24, 2009
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  9. lordqarlyn

    lordqarlyn Global Biz Consultant

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    Not all of us here use our laptops only for gaming....
     
    lordqarlyn, Sep 24, 2009
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    January 6th - 10th, 2010
     
    cashflow2, Sep 24, 2009
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  11. BatBoy

    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    This discussion can be continued HERE.
     
    BatBoy, Sep 24, 2009
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