Phew. Err... so far just tried METRO 2033 in DX11 Mode which added much more details to texture and facial expressions. My other games like BFBC2 and BioShock 2 I don't see DX 11 Options so I just max out the current settings and AA.

Thank god I haven't gotten any problems with the stock card. Only had an occurence when I OC'ed the card a bit higher than I should have but that was all. I will monitor this as I am using the 10.5 Catalyst drivers. I might revert back to 10.3 thou....

Nice. Finally a 5870 CF Configuration to compare with. The score is almost similar to Doc's vantage and he's running on the QUadCore system. There's lotsa potential to boost up your SCORE and your CPU score could be better even at stock. But this is awesome enuff specs to satisfy us without even moving to the GTX 480M

Bro, there is another issue when using newer 10.5 or latest beta drivers, the performance is higher but the famous gsod, bsod, will happen as some mention it's related to ram chips. Certain ram when runnin at higher clock rate and higher voltage will result in blanking. The whole system is fine but just the gpu is in idle. I encounter this on my G73 as I can see the performance did increase from stock drivers, but intermitten blanking is very annoying. stock clock for the Asus G73 5870m is GPU 700 Memory 1000. But some members in NBR manage to fix this by running out of stock clocks, like goin for GPU 710 and memory 1020. I do believe the prob is with the memory chips as my gpu manage to go all the way to 820 while the memory is max at 1120. setting gpu to 800 and memory to 1100 gives very stable and solid performance. I really don't get it why stocks clock will have gsod. It could be the voltage for stocks is lower while overclocking it makes the bios supply more volts. But using bios editor to check it didn't show any increase when usin other clocks.

Anyway those who are using 5870 or 5850 series just try to hold on, I am sure ATI or the manufacturer will release new vbios soon to fix the probs. The point is to wait for the fix which not all can stand it.

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Added on June 12, 2010, 8:09 am10.5 gives best performance but I think 10.1 or 10.3 is the most stable while some mention 10.4 is better. Try to monitor ur gpu and memory temps mine I think memory chips have sum bug, needs more voltage.

This post has been edited by EvilDevil118: Jun 12 2010, 08:09 AM

Theres several new drivers and the A04 bios updated at M11X driver page:

http://support.ap.dell.com/support/downloa...n&catid=&impid=

how's the drivers performing bro? any issues yet?

thx TS...!!! ... my name's on the list!!

As i promised, u guys can have a look on below it


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^ card on G73 is more monster than M17x But is supposed to have similiar performance rite

Just get a test on bootup time for M11x on OC and non OC. The results show

Non- Oc
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OC
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With OC sometime able to get less than 1minute with all the application on as usual. Not much different.

This post has been edited by ff8ong: Jun 12 2010, 12:17 PM

Well, if u get an ssd, im sure less then 24seconds

bro putochi, the picture us how is which laptop gpu?
and what software is used to test boot up time? hehe

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Added on June 12, 2010, 1:02 pmoops. i recognize the gpu edi...sry bro

This post has been edited by Michaelbyz23: Jun 12 2010, 01:02 PM

haha, u are welcome, after tmr, i will post up the tournament between, M17x and G73JH/ Quality/performance/price/services....

yeay.. my m17x had arrived just now (12.06.2010)
not unboxing yet... later i will upload more pic ok..
mr.Doc... put me on the list ok.. we are red team..

Nebula Red Base
Processor Intel® Core™ i7-820QM Processor (1.73GHz,4 Cores/8 Threads,turbo up to 3.06GHz, 8MB Cache)
8GB (2 x 4GB) Dual-channel 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
CrossFireX™ Dual 1GB GDDR5 ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5870
1TB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive (500GBx2)(Raid 0)
Slot Load Fixed Blu-ray BD-ROM / DVD + /-RW Combo Drive

just updated to the A04 BIOS on my M11x together with the Nvidia beta drivers. zero issues so far. yet to test the improvements on gaming though.

welcome to the mothership.....full loaded

This post has been edited by budblely: Jun 12 2010, 06:23 PM

ohh maiii another monster....

anyone oc their gpu m15x?? any inputs..tq

This post has been edited by natiayS: Jun 12 2010, 07:47 PM

how u wanna overclock? use System Tools, u can download in nvidia website, is a overclock tools for Nvidia, try t out ur selve, dont worry......
if anythin goes wrong, it will just BSOD and restart ur laptop, that's all, dont worry, no harm, Alienware cooling system is vry good.....

Safe OC would be about 10-20% of stock clocks recommended by mobile gpu OCers.. Although able to do 30% on my 9600M GT ddr2

Hey there. Nice specs and welcome to the MOTHERSHIP. Can't wait for you to bench your monster and post the results... . You're the 2nd person here with the M17x running i7 820QM IIRC....

Yeah. NVidia System tools like what Putochips has said. You can prolly push ur clocks by 15% to be safe then move from there. Bench it with 3DMarks Vantage and post here kay?

wow! the best specs i have ever seen so far for m17x
welcome!

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Added on June 12, 2010, 8:59 pmbtw julchin, ur m15x using i7 820qm and 5870 ? u upgrade urself isit? wow..

This post has been edited by Michaelbyz23: Jun 12 2010, 08:59 PM

my 3dmark vantage. oc. later will post stock result