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    mx11 best upgrage path for 100 dollars ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by hamilcar, May 21, 2010.

  1. hamilcar

    hamilcar Notebook Consultant

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    Looking to spend 100 upgrading mx11. Am I better of upgrading processor or hard drive and memory form 2 gb to 4 gb.
     
    hamilcar, May 21, 2010
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  2. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    While you cannot upgrade the processor at a later time the differences in performance between the 4100 and 7300 are minuscule.

    HD and memory are most likely your best choice to maximise your $100.
     
    Rhodan, May 21, 2010
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  3. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Agreed with Rhodan. There is only ONE differance betweent he SU7300 and SU4100. The SIU 7300 allows you to be able to run virtual systems. If your not doing that, than the SU4100 is perfect. Both processors run at the same speed and score the same on benchmark tests. Your money is better spend going from 2 to 4GB RAM and a better HDD.
     
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  4. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    New wifi card. I installed the intel 6200 card. huge change! In places I only got 1 bar, I now get 3-4 bars.
     
    ejohnson, May 21, 2010
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    lie495fc Notebook Consultant

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    no upgrade i can think of within $100, but i would recommend some assecories such as wireless mice like 'orochi' or 'logitch anywhere', anti-glare screen film. and a m11x sleeve. those 3 things should improve your m11x experience greatly.
     
    lie495fc, May 21, 2010
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  6. unreal25

    unreal25 Capt. Obvious

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    Yeah buy the stupid sleeve and enjoy your win7 with 2 GB RAM ... :rolleyes:

    At the end, depends what you need. In terms of performance, yeah getting more RAM. Keep in mind that the new mobile 500GB HD costs slightly below $100 (short Amazon/Newegg search quickly reveals that). So yeah if you need a lot of space then HD.

    If you desperately need a mouse, mice like orochi are good, but they're really small. (My wrist is very uncomfortable if I use them.) For that one you also need a bluetooth module - extra $20.

    If you do get 2 GB RAM, also keep in mind it will arrive as 2x 1 GB, so if you'll want to upgrade to 4 GB you'll have to buy whole 4 GB.
     
    unreal25, May 21, 2010
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  7. Benchmade 42

    Benchmade 42 Titanium

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    external keyboard and mouse
     
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  8. lie495fc

    lie495fc Notebook Consultant

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    a good 2x2gb ddr3 kit range from $135 to $150. these 5-5-5 timing kit would be benefit if we get 1066mhz when OC as stated in updated A03 bios. consider that our stock ram operates at 800mhz 6-6-6 timing. strongly recommend ram upgrade if budget allows.

    let's assume your system come with 160gb HD. no need for upgrade until you are about to run out of space.
     
    lie495fc, May 21, 2010
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