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    Which model/generation M15X is Mine?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by T-ravisty, Aug 17, 2011.

  1. T-ravisty

    T-ravisty Notebook Consultant

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    Hey,

    Along with all the threads about which model the M**X R*series laptops are. Like R2/R3 and whatnot... I don't really understand it.
    I own a M15X and bought it March this year, would somebody be able to explain what it all means and tell me which model/generation I have?

    It would make my life easier when relaying the issues I've been having.

    Thanks,

    T-ravisty.
     
    T-ravisty, Aug 17, 2011
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  2. alienwolf

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    If you post your spec's would know for sure. But if you got it new from factory in March should be a R2 which means it's the second generation m15x. Since they stopped making the 15x there is no R3. Post your spec's fpr any more info. ;) Hope that helps. :cool:
     
    alienwolf, Aug 17, 2011
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  3. T-ravisty

    T-ravisty Notebook Consultant

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    Hey Alienwolf,
    so these are my specs...

    Alienware M15X
    Intel Core i7 - 740QM @ 1.73Ghz - 2.9Ghz Turbo Boost
    8GB DDR3 1333Mhz Ram
    ATI 5850 Graphics Card
    750GB HDD @ 7200
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

    cheers man.
     
    T-ravisty, Aug 18, 2011
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  4. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Ya that's "2nd" generation M15x, Core i series processors. 1st generation was Core 2 Duo/Quad.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Aug 18, 2011
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  5. Villosa

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    Lol well if we go by technicality, there is no M15x-R2 simply because the Area-51 m15x was made by Alienware, not Dell. Dell has only ever made one M15x (with the core i-series) and then discontinued it.

    I know it's nit-picky but there is no Dell Alienware M15x-R2, only Dell Alienware M15x (R1 if you really want to ID it with something).
     
    Villosa, Aug 18, 2011
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  6. T-ravisty

    T-ravisty Notebook Consultant

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    That does make sense... In a technical point of view.
    Cheer's guys :)

    Now for to post another thread with my mountain of questions... :S I've had issues ever since I got it really... and when I thought all was all well and done, it all starts happening again... guh.

    So without changing the thread entirely into a mad rant, I'll say thank-you for the quick replies. :)
     
    T-ravisty, Aug 18, 2011
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  7. KurtH

    KurtH Notebook Evangelist

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    You are correct sir you beat me to it.
     
    KurtH, Aug 18, 2011
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    BatBoy, Aug 19, 2011
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