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YAY!!! There coming!!!! The 9750s are coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone know the answer to my RAM question?

 

Generally, you want to avoid using different type/size of RAM in one machine - All RAM installed in a machine needs to be run at the same voltage, speed, and latency settings. I would recommend just running the 2gb stick on its own - as I don't think there is a way to adjust RAM options in the Alienware BIOS, and I don't think there is software that can do that - but I might be wrong.

 

So you mean just get 1 2GB stick, take out the 512s , and put in the 1 2GB on its own, right?

 

From what I understand you have to install the ram in pairs. (i.e. (2) 512mb, (2) 1gb, (2) 2gb)

You can't install a 512 and then a 1gb or 2gb. Sorry.

 

Anyword on whether or not the 9750 will support the new 8800s coming out later this summer. Will it be sli capable? If so will there be a huge price difference between the 7950 and 8800?

 

Yes, the price dif will be huge, probably 1000$+
Im getting mine cheaper than all of you 2,105.00 for my setup (2800$). I was gonna order the US version cuz I thought it would be cheaper but every part except for the SLi upgrade is cheaper, and 19%VAT is included, which I don't have to pay, because Im "exporting" it to the philippines

 

Yes you can - what configuration you have doesn't matter. As long as the RAM is DDR2-667, 200-pin SO-DIMMs, then whatever configuration you use will be fine.

There is no word on when the 8800M will even come out, so don't get your hopes up about later this summer. From what I hear it will most likely be towards the end of the year. Nvidia has released the 8700M-GT, their new enthusiast card, for now.

There is no way to tell what the price difference will be. There might not even be any - the 7800GTX was the same price as the 6800 Ultra when it came out, and same with the 7900GTX. Intel does the same thing with their processors - the new high-end processors are the same price as their old high-end processors upon release.

 

Ah ok, whats the price diff between the 7950 and the 8700? I was saying 1000$ for a DX10 SLi setup over the single DX9

 

Still though, I don't think it is going to be like that - the price difference between a single DX9 card setup and a DX10 SLI setup could also be the same as the difference between a single DX9 card and a DX9 SLI setup (currently $600).

Look for the 8700M-GT to start appearing in more laptops this summer (mid-July - August). Toshiba already has a laptop with the 8700M-GT, the Satellite X200 series:
http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3796

 

Has Alienware said anything about utilizing the 8700m in the 9750. I figure at this point if dx9 is pretty much going to become obsolete in a year or so, I much rather wait until dx10 cards are used in the 9750. I am going to be investing about $4000 into a machine, wouldn’t do you think it would be a better thing to wait and use the new tech. You figure that dx9 has been around for five years or so, the dx10s should be around for at least the same time. Honestly at this point I keep on going back and forth between 9 and 10. What do you all think about it. Those who have purchased the 9750 with the 7950(s), what made you choose that instead of waiting for the 8 series?

 

The fact that the 8 is taking so long... The fact that DX9 won't be obsolete in 1 year lol, that would be suicide to make a non DX9 game... The fact that DX10 so far isn't showing that much visual gain over the 50% performance loss... DX10 is not that impressive... The 8 series isn't that impressive... If you want to wait, wait for Penryn and GeForce 9

 

someone actually finally received their 9750 =P here

 

hoily crap! awesome...those pics he took are great! They are very large in size so just save them to your desktop and open them up (windows will scale them down)...

I cannot friggin wait.!@

 

Phase 8!!!!!!!!!

im psyched!!!!!

 

Cant believe that they (notebookforums) got a specimen before us lol

 

Mine will likely arrive sometime next week, or early the week after. Since they're shipping from Florida.. and I live in Seattle... LONG ground delivery.

 

Lol - I wonder who has been waiting longer, us or them.

 

Wow is the order status site usually accurate? I went from phase 1 to now phase 5 in one day that i have ordered it.. So there estimated shipping date should be accurate i presume or rather hope.

 

I dont know if its accurate...but put it this way, I was in phase 2 since early may and went from phase 2 to 8 in 2 days!

 

I just hit phase 8

YAY!!!!!

 

well i just saw about the laptop today, went ahead ordered one..

heres the spec:


Area-51® m9750

Display: 17" WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 LCD with Clearview Technology - Stealth Black
Operating System: Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium - English
TV Tuner: None
Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7600 2.33GHz 4MB Cache 667MHz FSB
Graphics Processor : Dual 512MB NVidia® GeForce™ Go 7950 GTX - SLI Enabled
Memory: 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 667MHz - 2 x 1024MB
System Drive: Extreme Performance - RAID 0 - 320GB (160GB x 2) 7200 RPM SATA
Optical Drive: 8x Dual Layer DVD+/-RW / 24x CD-RW Combo with Nero Software
Sound Hardware: Intel® High-Definition Audio (24-bit, 192Khz) with surround sound
Keypad: Mobile Keypad - English
Optional Mouse: Razer Diamondback Mouse
Wireless Network Card: Internal Intel® Wireless 4965 a/b/g/Draft-N Mini-Card
Communications: Integrated 10/1000Mb Gigabit Ethernet & 56K V.92 Modem
Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth® Device
Warranty: AlienCare 1-Year Free Phone 24/7 and Collect & Return
Security Software: Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal Professional - 12 month subscription Included!
Mobile Transport: Alienware® Odyssey Backpack
Headphones: Alienware® Ozma 5™ Headphones
MP3 Player: Creative® Zen V Plus
Alienware Gear: Alienware® Ceramic Mug - Black
Alienware Extras: Alienware® T-Shirt - FREE!
Alienware Extras: AlienInspection - Exclusive Integration and Inspection - £50 Value - FREE!
Alienware Extras: Exclusive AlienGUIse Theme Manager - FREE!
Alienware Extras: Custom Alienware® fUnc Mousepad - FREE!

 

UPDATE: I just got the FEDEX Tracking numbers. Fedex says they have the package in Miami.

Alienware still says Phase 8, but I think its shipped.

 

Yep me 2! Shipppped!!

 

when did you guys order yours cause i ordered may 14 and still phase 6 since yesterday

 

May 4th for me

 

i ordered on the 20th and im still in phase 4

the site did say it would ship on the 3rd, hope it does

 

I ordered May 15th and it shipped today.

 

I orderdd April 2nd.. Shipped today.

 

Alienware now officialy says that I'm in phase 9 (order Shipped)
I'm now setting up camp in a street facing bay window for the next few days, running like a stray dog after passing Federal Express vehicles.

 

HAHA enjoy when you get it

 

Congratulations. After all the time you waited, I understand.

I'll be doing the same thing if my ThinkPad X61 tablet ever gets here; today is three weeks to the day I ordered it and I don't have any real ship date (est. 7.11 but who knows how reliable that is).

 

So. I ordered my laptop on June 24th, and after 6 days stuck in phase 3, today I go on and check today and it's in phase 9. I've received email confirmation by both alienware and Fedex and got a tracking number showing the laptop. Was this a miracle? I'm confused... it was meant to ship out on the 18th.

 

Did you order it with one of the preconfigured options? Or you might have ordered a machine with the same specs as a canceler

 

Nope. Specs are:
[1] Area-51® m9750

Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7200 2.0GHz 4MB Cache 667MHz FSB
Operating System (Office software not included): Genuine Windows® XP Professional
Chassis: 17" WideXGA+ 1440 x 900 LCD - Stealth Black
Memory: 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 667MHz - 2 x 1024MB
System Drive: Single Drive Configuration - 100GB Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s 7,200 RPM w/ NCQ & 8MB Cache
Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: 24x DVD-ROM/CD-RW Burner w/ Nero Software
Video/Graphics Card: 512MB NVidia® GeForce™ Go 7950 GTX
Wireless Network Card: Internal Intel® PRO Wireless 3945 a/b/g Mini-Card
Sound Card: High-Definition Audio with surround sound
Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support w/ Onsite Service
AlienRespawn: AlienRespawn v1.0 Recovery Kit – Windows XP Edition
Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mesh Cap
Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mousepad
Alienware Extras: AlienInspection - Exclusive Integration and Inspection - $100 Value - FREE!

Wow it finished 18 days before expected

 

YaY! A 9750 that came early! Anyone else have a miracle.

 

To bad mine was not on the early list....
But there really moving them now, delays look like there gone.

 

Mine is on its Way... I'll probably have it.. oh... A week from Tuesday.

 

Fedex says I should have it by Tuesday.

 

i guess they build on saturday to still shows phase 6 here but i got good feeling its probly past just not updated probly will see a update monday if lucky but its good to see everything is finally moving along

 

FEDEX website says its out for delivery.... A day ahead of expected. YAY!!!!!!!

 

That's good news. I'm still checking FedEx hourly but will probably end up having to wait until tomorrow to receive my 9700.

 

IT CAME!!!!!!!!!
I'm typing from my m9750 now!!!!!

How do you post images again???

 

Congratulations. Just hit "Post Reply" and then you will see options on the page it takes you to so you can attach images. Or if you are hosting them from another site, just hit the image button (looks like a little picture of a mountain) and then put in the URL.

 

Grrr, Glad you got yours!

Mine is still a week away. Florida to Seattle...

 

Mine was in Pompano beach on Friday, and its coming to NY. So hopefully tomorrow or Thursday!!

 

Mine still phase 6 pooooooooooo

 

in phase 6 for a week.
hope it starts moving soon

 

Damn...I am so envious. You should put up a first thoughts review. I ordered an extra battery and it was delayed with them saying it would be in on the 30th...yet it is still on phase 4. Hopefully they get it in and start building mine! Did anyone else buy an extra battery??

 

i didnt get an extra battery but its always nice to have an extra one but its something that can be ordered in the long run. I phase 6 and contacted them and they said it should ship anytime this week as long as testing goes good so hopefully it does cause i gotta leave in acouple of weeks and if it doesent come id be so mad lol but i know it will
and even though you are on phase 4 it could be already on phase 5 just not updated like mine went to phase 6 without letting me know its on phase 5.

 

moved into phase 7 this morning!
I can almost feel it in my hands!