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    is there any differences between the m17 and the ocz force extreme 840 setup ???

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by fallingcat, Nov 27, 2008.

  1. fallingcat

    fallingcat Notebook Consultant

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    a very humble hello from a small and most humble newbie cat ...

    I have a question -

    is there any differences between the m17 and the ocz force extreme 840 setup ???

    I am thinking of getting the ocz from xoticpc ... are they good and reliable ???

    thanks

    Your Most Humble Falling Cat Spangkingly Spangky
     
    fallingcat, Nov 27, 2008
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  2. Hirohata

    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    The m17 is just an overpriced OCZ 840. Regarding xoticpc, you might as well ask someone who actually ordered a notebook from them.
     
    Hirohata, Nov 27, 2008
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  3. E-wrecked

    E-wrecked BANNED

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    I highly suggest xotic.
     
    E-wrecked, Nov 27, 2008
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  4. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    XoticPC delivers their laptops with the standard, glossy finish. AW, on the other hand, includes a matte finish that shows much less fingerprints. might want to consider that.
     
    whizzo, Nov 27, 2008
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  5. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    Can you get a OCZ 840 cost less than $2kCAD with Crossfire GPUs include shipping to Canada and provide free shipping warranty? AW can.

    I wish xoticpc would handle Canadian support as well, then I would buy from them.
     
    fusionsenses, Nov 27, 2008
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  6. Stone825

    Stone825 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Honestly I'm getting annoyed when people say that AW's M17 is overpriced. As much as I hate Alienware, the M17 is pretty well priced so I don't understand. On the rating the business thing, I believe Xotic PC has a 9.6 or 9.7 which is very high.

    No difference except:
    AW has matte finish
    AW has alienhead
     
    Stone825, Nov 27, 2008
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  7. E-wrecked

    E-wrecked BANNED

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    and AW charges for the 3 year warranty, and also voids your 1 year coverage if you OC or alter the hardware. Xotic doesn't.
     
    E-wrecked, Nov 27, 2008
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    plasma. herpyderpy

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    And the m17 has the m17x keyboard and the nifty skullcap design.

    Why only xoticpc? Come on, RK Computers is cheaper and is just as good. KillerNotebooks can be considered if you have the money
     
    plasma., Nov 28, 2008
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  9. ichime

    ichime Notebook Elder

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    There are some differences to take into consideration:

    Alienware M17:
    -Scratch Resistant Matte Black finish
    -Custom skullcap LCD back cover
    -Alienware BIOS (locks the multipliers EVEN for Core 2 Extreme CPUs)
    -Custom Keyboard

    OCZ Force Extreme 840:
    -Standard OCZ Whitebook finish
    -BIOS have multipliers unlocked for ES and Core 2 Extreme CPUs.
     
    ichime, Nov 28, 2008
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  10. Flashback Jack

    Flashback Jack Notebook Consultant

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    You sure about that? Kinda defeats the finer purpose of owning a Core 2 Extreme, which is overclocking. Intel targeted the design mainly toward gamers who wish to tweak their CPU clocks, but shoot, if Alienware is locking their CPUs down via BIOS, a pox upon them. :)

    - F
     
    Flashback Jack, Nov 29, 2008
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  11. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    Yep Alienware's BIOS is locked tight, but they might unlock it at a later date.

    The m17 was the cheapest last time I checked, so I'd go with Alienware, unless you intend to buy a Core 2 Extreme.
     
    Kevin, Nov 29, 2008
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  12. dwend

    dwend Notebook Evangelist

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    but couldn't you load the OCZ's BIOS in the M17 since it has the same internals?
     
    dwend, Nov 29, 2008
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  13. ichime

    ichime Notebook Elder

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    It's possible, though ill advised because

    1) If done unproperly, you get a brick (unless you can replace the BIOS chip) and
    2) Your Windows Vista Key/License will be voided and you'll need a full retail or system builders version of Vista to renew it.
     
    ichime, Nov 29, 2008
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