m15x things to do first

I just purchased a m15x and now i'm just waiting for its arrival.

specs:

screen: 1440X900
GPU: 9800m gt
Processor: T8300 2.4
Memory: 1GB (i upgrade later)
Harddrive: 160GB
AlienFX

i just need helpful tips or suggestions on things to do first, a 1-4 list would be nice.

thanks

 

1 open box
2 download newest drivers!!!!!!! do this one try no to stare to long
3 get temp monitoring software
4 install games
5 wait
6 enjoy

 

what temp monitoring software would you recommend?

 

Open the lid. (Sorry, I just had to )

Hardware Monitor works well for me. You could try that.

Duane

 

is there a right way to open the lid? the hinge issue scares the hell out of me.

 

Well, don't grab the lid by the corners; open it from the center. That'll prevent unnecessary stress on the lid or hinges. You shouldn't have a problem if you take care of it. Good luck and post some pictures when you receive it!

Duane

 

1. Install 3d mark06 and run some scores!

2. Install the latest Nvidia Drivers and then tweak your settings!

3. Install a crap of games and play everyone of them for at least 5-10 mins!

4. Come back here and post your result on your scores and performance!

 

hwmonitor
http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitor.php

 

1) make backup discs.


thank me later

 

you all have it wrong....

1. day before (or two) go to liquer store and purchase poison of choice...
2. measure distance from front door (delivery point to the new owner) to watercloset (bathroom, restroom, head...etc)
3. have an emergency action plan in place so you can make it to the watercloset in shortest time possible after taking receipt of m15x and during game play.
4. retrieve poison of choice.
5. clear any and all appoinments on calander for two days. this includes wedding anniversaries and/or GF's birthday...
6. take the phone off the hook, and turn off cell phone(s).
7. have the pizza delivery guys number at hand for sustinance.
8. after two days at the helm, take a shower and rejoin society.

Peace.

 

can you elaborate more on this or direct me to a link of which you speak of.

 

basically, copy the state of your HDD right when you recieve it to a series of DVDs. then, if you, HMHMM, the computer f*cks up, you can just pop the discs back in and restore the system to its virgin, fresh-out-the-box state.

 

BEAST! If I was living on my own I'd do that

 

i can do #1 on a daily basis

i can't seem to find any post or thread that mentions AW's responds to the hinge issue. anyone care to fill this newb in?