Alienware m18x or m17x r4?

tereu5 said:
Got a R4 with 7970 any1 ? £999.07

Base Alienware M17X R4
Processor Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-3630QM (6MB Cache, up to 3.4GHz w/ Turbo Boost 2.0)
Operating System Windows® 8
Memory 12 GB 1600MHz Dual Channel DDR3 Memory (2x2GB + 2x4GB )
Hard Disk Drive 750 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
Media Bay 8X DVD+/-RW Drive
NoteBook Screen Display : 17.3 Inch Wide Full High Definition (1920X1080) WLED
Video Graphics : 2 GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon HD 7970M
Software Back Up Media Not Included
Windows® 8 64bit (Englilsh)
Network Interface Card Wireless : Intel Centrino Advanced-N 2230 (2x2, a/g/n) + Bluetooth
System Color AlienFX Colour : Plasma Purple
LCD Back Cover : Soft Touch – Stealth Black
Laptop Battery Battery : Primary 9-cell 90W/HR LI-ION
Keyboard Internal Qwerty Keyboard
Hardware Upgrade Camera : Integrated Skype HD Certified FullHD Camera with dual digital Microphones
Adapters 240W A/C Adapter
Power Supply: 250V AC Adapter





Apart from that. Does any one knows if Dell will put the "new" ATI card as well in R5 (or whatever they going to call it) We see the 780 now but where is 8970? I hope that will be similar situation like in current R4 generation that AMD will be just as quick as 780 but will costs considerably lesscompare to 780
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VERY tempted. I take it this wouldn't have issues running most MMOs at high/max settings?
 
Tereu, seems quite a lot for a near-basic machine with the 7970, no? Earlier in the year they were that price with upgraded CPU and Blu-Ray. I'd buy it if it were £100 cheaper, lol!

Anyway, it will sure be interesting to see the prices of the new R5 when they hit the outlet. And yes, it would be great if they decide to have an option with ATI cards. We can't be having a Nvidia's monopoly!
 
Yes you might be right - it could be that they will up the price - just a bit because demand is so hight and people will still buy it .... (myself thinks better to w8 :) and grab 775/780/8970 and this matte screen ! finally)
I really hope that 8970 will be also an option. I was not watching the 7970 release but maybe some of you could tell if the R4 with it came straight after NV 670/680 or there was significant delay...
 
Get my daughters new M14x R2 on Monday after a 3 week delivery wait - she's very excited - was hesitant with the new ones coming out but the delay actually let me see what the R3 was like before sticking with the r2 - £300 dearer for about a 10% speed boost overall, no thanks.
 
Metalface Mark said:
Get my daughters new M14x R2 on Monday after a 3 week delivery wait - she's very excited - was hesitant with the new ones coming out but the delay actually let me see what the R3 was like before sticking with the r2 - £300 dearer for about a 10% speed boost overall, no thanks.
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Is it worth picking up an M17x R4 from the Alienware site while they're £300 off? Really want a laptop for gaming to replace my current rig, but I'm currently a bit out of the loop and don't know if it's worth it in comparison to other laptops out there (though I have always wanted an Alienware). Been checking the outlet but there's not much going right now.
 
Nimdok said:
VERY tempted. I take it this wouldn't have issues running most MMOs at high/max settings?
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I run a very similar machine and play wow at ultra setting, maxx AA/AF etc.

In orgrimmar I get 20ish FPS, but everywhere else is fine, and ranges from 40 - 250 FPS

I love my alienware, the build quality is bloody fantastic.
 
Nimdok said:
VERY tempted. I take it this wouldn't have issues running most MMOs at high/max settings?
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Probably now. I am thinking of getting R4 or new when it will be available to use mainly for my WOW machine :) (will be evicted from my small gaming room in the near future ...DOH! )
 
Nimdok said:
Is it worth picking up an M17x R4 from the Alienware site while they're £300 off? Really want a laptop for gaming to replace my current rig, but I'm currently a bit out of the loop and don't know if it's worth it in comparison to other laptops out there (though I have always wanted an Alienware). Been checking the outlet but there's not much going right now.
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Well up to you isnt it?
I think that at least refurbished once should work better because they usually were sent to customer and maybe were sent back due to some problems and after sorting them Dell re-sale?
Anyway got R4 in the basket with 7970

Base Alienware M17X R4
Processor Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-3610QM (6MB Cache, up to 3.3GHz w/ Turbo Boost 2.0
Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
Memory 8 GB DDR3 Dual Channel 1600MHz Memory (2 DIMMs)
Hard Disk Drive 750 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
Media Bay 8X DVD+/-RW Drive
NoteBook Screen Display : 17.3 Inch Wide Full High Definition (1920X1080) WLED
Video Graphics : 2 GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon HD 7970M
Software Back Up Media Not Included
English Genuine Windows 7 SP1 Home Premium (64Bit OS)
Network Interface Card Wireless : Intel Centrino Advanced-N 2230 (2x2, a/g/n) + Bluetooth
System Color AlienFX Colour : Mars Red
LCD Back Cover : Nebula Red
Laptop Battery Battery : Primary 9-cell 90W/HR LI-ION
Keyboard Internal Qwerty Keyboard
Hardware Upgrade Camera : Integrated Skype HD Certified FullHD Camera with dual digital Microphones
Adapters 240W A/C Adapter
Power Supply: 250V AC Adapter

Again not as cheap as before but still £985.54 is a good price
 
Does anyone know how Nvidia's new 770 stacks up against the previous 675 (which was basically a rebadged 580, no?). If there's not much difference, I'm just gonna wait for a good deal for an R4 as they'll be cheaper and easier to get in a few weeks/months.
 
TommyV said:
I run a very similar machine and play wow at ultra setting, maxx AA/AF etc.

In orgrimmar I get 20ish FPS, but everywhere else is fine, and ranges from 40 - 250 FPS

I love my alienware, the build quality is bloody fantastic.
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That's more than I currently get, so that's a good start :p yeah their quality does seem great (that and they look awesome), becoming increasingly tempted to just take the plunge and buy one.

tereu5 said:
Well up to you isnt it?
I think that at least refurbished once should work better because they usually were sent to customer and maybe were sent back due to some problems and after sorting them Dell re-sale?
Anyway got R4 in the basket with 7970

Base Alienware M17X R4
Processor Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-3610QM (6MB Cache, up to 3.3GHz w/ Turbo Boost 2.0
Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
Memory 8 GB DDR3 Dual Channel 1600MHz Memory (2 DIMMs)
Hard Disk Drive 750 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
Media Bay 8X DVD+/-RW Drive
NoteBook Screen Display : 17.3 Inch Wide Full High Definition (1920X1080) WLED
Video Graphics : 2 GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon HD 7970M
Software Back Up Media Not Included
English Genuine Windows 7 SP1 Home Premium (64Bit OS)
Network Interface Card Wireless : Intel Centrino Advanced-N 2230 (2x2, a/g/n) + Bluetooth
System Color AlienFX Colour : Mars Red
LCD Back Cover : Nebula Red
Laptop Battery Battery : Primary 9-cell 90W/HR LI-ION
Keyboard Internal Qwerty Keyboard
Hardware Upgrade Camera : Integrated Skype HD Certified FullHD Camera with dual digital Microphones
Adapters 240W A/C Adapter
Power Supply: 250V AC Adapter

Again not as cheap as before but still £985.54 is a good price
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That does seem like a pretty good price, I'm only mainly wanting to play MMOs and a select few other games on it so I'm not looking into getting anything overkill. Has anyone had any experiences with refurbished models? Also, does anyone know what the difference is between the M17x and the "New Alienware 17" they have listed on the site here (I mean apart from the specs :p)?
 
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I believe the main is the chassis uses more anodized aluminum and screen is anti-glare finally :)
But also for me - shame that the grill vents ad the front are gone :( does not look as much as a space shuttle anymore :P hehe
 
Nimdok said:
That's more than I currently get, so that's a good start :p yeah their quality does seem great (that and they look awesome), becoming increasingly tempted to just take the plunge and buy one.
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Do it, or hold off and get the next gen (which I'd probably do if in the market right now for an AW machine).

I wouldn't pay the current full whack for one, certainly an outlet model.

Heck, my model is third hand and bought from the MM, but it's in pristine condition!
 
TommyV said:
Do it, or hold off and get the next gen (which I'd probably do if in the market right now for an AW machine).

I wouldn't pay the current full whack for one, certainly an outlet model.

Heck, my model is third hand and bought from the MM, but it's in pristine condition!
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I've gone with buying one from the MM, genuinely can't fight the urge to buy one of these anymore :p
 
TommyV said:
Congratulations on your purchase, you shan't be disappointed :)
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Thanks! :D Well I'll be buying it on Wednesday (payday, woo!), but I feel like a kid at Christmas. I've wanted an Alienware laptop or PC for so many years, so doubt I'll be easily disappointed!
 
LOL :D
Any1 interested ? :D really "hot" offer :

Alienware M14x
Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-2670QM (2.20 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.10 GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
6 GB DDR3 Dual Channel 1600MHz (2 DIMMs)
750 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
8X DVD+/- RW Drive
Display: 14.1in Widescreen High Definition + (1600x900) WLED with TrueLife
Graphics: 3 GB DDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M using NVIDIA Optimus
Back Up Media Not Included
English Genuine Windows 7 SP1 Home Premium (64Bit OS)
Wireless : Killer Wireless-N 1103
Wireless: Dell 375 Bluetooth Card
AlienFX Colour : Quasar Blue
LCD Cover : Black WLAN


Price: £5,155.10
Price excl. VAT and delivery



:) :>
 
So anyone here got one of the new Alienware models at all ? Really interested to hear what you think.

Some of the reviews I've seen seem to praise them (well the 17") which is the one I'm interested in getting.
 
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