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    What to do first?? New M17x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by xFireitupx, Apr 1, 2010.

  1. xFireitupx

    xFireitupx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just recieved my refurbished m17x i bought from dell outlet.. What should i do first?? Think the drivers are up to date etc??
     
    xFireitupx, Apr 1, 2010
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    What are the specs?
     
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    intel core 2 t9600/4g ddr3/dual 260m/win7/250g hd/1920x1200 lcd

    More details about my computer


    Component Details Subscore Base score
    Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T9600 @ 2.80GHz 6.4 5.4
    Determined by lowest subscore

    Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB 5.9
    Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M 7.1
    Gaming graphics 2687 MB Total available graphics memory 7.1
    Primary hard disk 207GB Free (224GB Total) 5.4
    Windows 7 Home Premium

    System
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    Manufacturer Alienware
    Model M17x
    Total amount of system memory 4.00 GB RAM
    System type 64-bit operating system
    Number of processor cores 2

    Storage
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    Total size of hard disk(s) 224 GB
    Disk partition (C :) 207 GB Free (224 GB Total)
    Media drive (D :) CD/DVD

    Graphics
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    Display adapter type NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M
    Total available graphics memory 2687 MB
    Dedicated graphics memory 1024 MB
    Dedicated system memory 0 MB
    Shared system memory 1663 MB
    Display adapter driver version 8.15.11.8664
    Primary monitor resolution 1920x1200
    DirectX version DirectX 10

    Network
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    Network Adapter NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller
    Network Adapter Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter
    Network Adapter Bluetooth Device (Personal Area Network)
     
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    congrats!! Throw in a new game and have some fun!
     
    fastlappy, Apr 1, 2010
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  5. xFireitupx

    xFireitupx Notebook Enthusiast

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    any idea why my hard rive scored a 5.4 on windows experience????
     
    xFireitupx, Apr 1, 2010
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    ImportJunky Notebook Consultant

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    Thats all the better the Hard drive does, Enless you buy a faster one such as a solid state or a raptor via ESATA.
     
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    as far as drivers and updates go i should be fine??
     
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    Should drivers be fine on my m17x refurb i just received yesterday?
     
    xFireitupx, Apr 2, 2010
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