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    question about average lifetime of m15x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by dexxe, Jan 9, 2009.

  1. dexxe

    dexxe Notebook Guru

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    just wondering when should i expect my m15x parts or hardware to fail ?
    because there is no service here in my country.
    does anyone had an experience in that?
     
    dexxe, Jan 9, 2009
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    This is not a question that can be accurately answered . . .

    Each piece of hardware is different. Computer chips can last many years; I think it is not unreasonable to expect three years of life out of your machine, or more if it is taken care of right.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jan 9, 2009
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  3. rive0108

    rive0108 Notebook Consultant

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    Install BIOS x36 (Which addresses thermal issues, and helps prevent the nVidia 8600m/8700m cards which have a known die defect from overheating and failing) and run a cooler under it to also reduce the temp, and it will last approx 3-5 years. Without the bios fix and the cooler the lifespan of the card and internal components will be greatly reduced. Overheating is one of the known issues of the m15x.
     
    rive0108, Jan 9, 2009
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  4. Thimk

    Thimk Notebook Consultant

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    The M15x only came out about a year or so ago, but I think atleast three years is a very reasonable estimate given you take good care of the machine.
     
    Thimk, Jan 9, 2009
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  5. otaku

    otaku Notebook Deity

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    I agree three years is reasonable and what I expect to get out of it. After that I want a new one anyway :)
     
    otaku, Jan 10, 2009
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  6. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    i say max 5 years but i guess you have to wait and see :D
     
    Red_Dragon, Jan 11, 2009
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  7. rgauchey

    rgauchey Notebook Geek

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    The way 'puters change so fast in 4 years it'll be oboslete. So don't worry.
     
    rgauchey, Jan 11, 2009
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  8. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well he could still use it in 4 years with linux :D
     
    Red_Dragon, Jan 11, 2009
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