given up on alienware

I think he is not another JBean.
He is just not knowledgeable.

We can share more knowledge with him.

 

i know im at a loss there but if i can overclock the x9000 im fine with it, it will still be faster just cant multi task as much

 

That is true. Found something useful!

 

even with the change you're still ultimately with the same company anyway (I know AW operates independantly...) but then you have an outdated rig...simple math says it's a bad move. I say let them fix your m17 and see what happens....

 

im not an alienware troll i just got pissed off with the m17 i still think their a great company

 

Ok so I went to Dell and tried out this configuration, I found it to cost 3604.

Now on AW, I got this:

Video/Graphics Card: Dual 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3870 - CrossFireX™ Enabled!
Processor: Intel® Core™2 Extreme X9100 3.06GHz (6MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
Design & Display: Black Ripley Design
Chassis: 17-Inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 LCD (1200p) with Clearview Technology
Keyboard Options: Illuminated Keyboard – Alienware Exclusive Design - Astral Blue
Operating System (Office software not included): Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate (64-bit Edition) with Service Pack 1
Notebook Tuners and Remotes: Internal Digital / Analog (ATSC) TV Tuner with Adapter
Memory: 4GB« Dual Channel DDR3 SO-DIMM at 1066MHz – 2 x 2048MB

System Drive: Single Drive Configuration - 250GB 7,200RPM (8MB Cache) w/ Free Fall Protection
Optical Drives : Dual Layer Blu-ray Disc Reader (BD-ROM, DVD±RW, CD-RW )
Wireless Network Card: Internal Intel® Ultimate N 5300 a/b/g/Draft-N Mini-Card with MIMO Technology
The World's First 450 Mbps Wi-Fi Adapter!

for 3484.

I don't see the comparison?

 

If you want to compare, you should choose X9100 instead, which should be even faster than X9000 even with o/c. There is $350 different with QX9300.

You got to know what you are talking about.

 

to even up the free 3 year dell warranty theres an added 300 there

 

Dude, you added the blueray which is $300 and tuner for $60. Deduct those and compare again.

 

and also i have more local or closer places to bring in the dell to

 

It's your choice, if you don't believe me, then that's fine, the numbers are there.

I have both M1730 and M17 in front of me, btw.

If you choose base on your hatred, then it's another thing.
If you really want to compare the numbers, AW wins this time.

 

No I meant for as much as he is paying for his Dell, he could get this AW setup.

 

ok i agree the m17 is better but i had problems with it and i honestly dont want to deal with it again the m1730 meets what i want to do ex play crysis good and play WoW good. also i prefer nvidia because all the ati graphic cards ive gotten have been messed up which is only 3 but still

 

[1] M17

Video/Graphics Card: Dual 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3870 - CrossFireX™ Enabled!
Processor: Intel® Core™2 Extreme X9100 3.06GHz (6MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
Design & Display: Black Ripley Design
Chassis: 17-Inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 LCD (1200p) with Clearview Technology
Keyboard Options: Illuminated Keyboard – Alienware Exclusive Design - Astral Blue
Operating System (Office software not included): Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate (64-bit Edition) with Service Pack 1
Notebook Tuners and Remotes: Without Media Center Remote Control or TV Tuner
Memory: 4GB« Dual Channel DDR3 SO-DIMM at 1066MHz – 2 x 2048MB

System Drive: Single Drive Configuration - 250GB 7,200RPM (8MB Cache) w/ Free Fall Protection
Optical Drives : 8x Dual Layer Burner (DVD±RW, CD-RW)
Wireless Network Card: Internal Wireless b/g (Full Mini-Card)
Sound Card : Internal High-Definition Audio with Surround Sound
Warranty: 3-Year AlienCare Onsite Service and 24/7 Toll-Free Phone Support


$3,398.00 that's with 3 year warranty.

 

And the X9100 is overclockable and much faster at stock speed.

 

btw sli i heard is better than crossfire because in sli the 2 cards work together to do it all but in crossfire 1 card gets one half of the screen while the second gets the other half

 

Who says Dell is without problems?
Who says Nvidia's cards are without problems.

My M1710 died on me twice because of the video card. And they dont even have any more video card for me to BUY to repair on the second time, so my total investment is gone to 0. YES, ZERO, just 2 months after 2 years.

 

false info.

Crossfire had minimum 3 way of doing it.
1 is 1/2 screen split.
2 is alternate frame split.
3...i forgot.

I think they choose the best one base on applications.

 

but i havnt seen as many problems coming up with the m1730 and if there is a problem i can drive 30 minutes to somewhere for dell but have to go to a different state for alienware

 

doesnt alienware have that shipping repair thing?

 

Ok then, you need to buy a dell because it's closer.
There is no point to get AW.

 

buying a computer because you live closer to something doesn't make as much sense as buying something better.

And you never know, one day you might not live there anymore.

 

thats not the only reason the dell meets what i need it looks cooler and i dont want to take a chance with alienware again

 

you are one disgruntled customerdont get a dell there way way over priced go to ibuypower.com or cyberpowerpc.com or xotic pc.com

 

YOU need to buy DELL.

GO TO DELL.COM now, you will be happier.

 

8 pages of comments saying that hes making a mistake and he still insists.
Wont bother any more, if he wants to get something else with less money value and outdated then its his choice.

Not to mention the trouble of sending the laptop back to AW, waiting for the money, then wait for Dell (which own AW) to set up the new outdated laptop...

 

that was funny

 

Yeah - this isn't going anywhere so this thread is closed.

Ajbeagles, make a thread in the What Should I Buy forum if you want suggestions for a new notebook.