Wanted some advise, what ram can I use for mx17 r4? I don't want to spend too much upgrading at the Dell website. Any brand suggestions?

Going with the lowest hd/ram configuration if possible.

No, haven't yet. I'll do that. Thanks

This post has been edited by refnulf: Jul 16 2012, 02:31 PM

Will replace the stock mx17 ram (8gbs) with 16gb of Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz ddr3.

So once I'm ready to get rid of it, I'll let you guys know! Maybe someone will be interested.

Going with 16gb (for some work purposes), but since I won't be upgrading via Dell (since it's ridiculously priced) I'll be getting it some other place. Won't be keeping the 8gb that comes with the system, so might as well get rid of it Prefer to have 2 x8gb sticks instead.

So yeah, wish there was some other way I could do this but this is it I think.

This post has been edited by refnulf: Jul 17 2012, 08:48 PM

Just ordered the M17x today, let's hope it arrives soon

Hmm, received an email saying it's ready and will be shipped out and then a text saying it'll be here tomorrow (delivered to my office)

Wow!

This post has been edited by refnulf: Jul 26 2012, 09:51 AM

Yes, a little surprised it'll arrive tomorrow. I just spoke to the delivery people and they confirmed it'll be here by 2pm.

When I spoke to the sales person, he said there was no issues with parts, and that everything was available.

Anyway, we'll see how it goes. I'd suggest calling the sales person again and asking him about the delays.

Testing? Why aren't they giving you another unit if your unit is problematic?

You have the invoice for the purchase that states the warranty yes? I'm not sure why they're taking forever to get back to you on this.

It's a little unacceptable to have so many issues with the machine, but I have heard of it happening. Sometimes the machines are problematic, it's a small percentage compared to the total number of machines shipped.

Thing is, Dell should be handling this a little better than they are right now. If they don't have the parts, they need to let you know. And they're not good at returning phone calls (even if it's for a deal for a new machine).

I would continue calling them or ask to speak to their manager. Write down every problem that you're having with the machine, and when you're talking to the manager, ask for his email and send it to him. Then see what they can do for you. Worse come to worse, get your own HDD put in (worst case scenario) but there's still the LCD issue.

You don't have too many days left and it's already the weekend soon.

This post has been edited by refnulf: Jul 27 2012, 06:49 AM

Whole bunch of diagnostic tools

Wouldn't you want the laptop fixed?

How much did you get it for?

Does anyone here use the M17x R4 with the Dell U3011 monitor?

Wondering if it's better to use dvi or display port for it. Heard some complaints about the display port and how the monitor doesn't come out of sleep.

Thanks man. Damn, RM399!

Hey Docter, sweet M14x price there!

Just reformatted the machine, installed Win 7 Ultimate on the SSD and reinstalled a bunch of drivers. Now to set it up again with all the alienware defaults.

Tons to dload and update!

http://support.dell.com/support/topics/glo...19&docid=542464

This post has been edited by refnulf: Aug 20 2012, 11:47 AM

Well, the laptop gets really hot when I play games. I now prop the end with a book in the middle, bout 1 inch or so in height. That takes care of the problem! Vents are clear, and the air dissipates immediately.

I also have a 512gb SSD for my operating system, applications, and a 1tb secondary drive for everything else.

The SSD has 435gb of space to use (the rest I have as raw space) and so far I only have 191gb used. Machine is still as fast as the day I got it (back in August 2012)

It's a lot cheaper outside, never get SSDs from Dell. Ridiculous prices.