Beware when using resources DVD. It *probably* can damage your FX as well. (Using resource dvd for m15x surely will damage the FX, not really sure about m17x resource dvd). Just download all drivers from DELL instead of using resources dvd.

Installing .net framework is little bit tricky on Win7. Google about it, you will find lots of useful information.

Good luck!

P/S : If your FX still malfunction after re-install the .net framework, you probably need motherboard replacement

or

Find somebody can fix it. Ebay (US based) offers service to fix your FX without mobo replacement.

This post has been edited by HackMyAlien: Sep 13 2013, 01:35 AM

Finally, my AW 17 is ready to rock and roll!!! Didn't even sleep just to prep it ready for use. Running OS on mSATA + UEFI secure boot. Pain in the ass to setup everything but it's totally worth it!!!

congratulation bro... ~!

sweet

Any Malaysia based?

i never heard of any dell support center here.

the channels to contact dell tech supports can be found at http://www.dell.com/support/contents/my/en...chnical-Support

maybe you can chat with the agent for further info?

my 240w adapter arrived already... made by delta, and looks like original dell charger....bios detect as 240w... now my battery is charging as usual... now... time for benchmark... hehehe

edit: let see how the performance jump from gtx660m to gtx770m

3dmark score

gtx660m - 1583 (better than 16%)
http://www.3dmark.com/3dm/1132210

gtx770m - 3415 (better than 37%)
http://www.3dmark.com/3dm/1215900


it still detect generic vga not gtx770m... but the result alone made satisfy upgrading to 770m..

a special thank you and shout out to joshuachew

This post has been edited by Lord_darkslide: Sep 13 2013, 10:05 PM

awesome!
That a 1k+ gain over GTX765m!

i hate it when dell malaysia has locked customizations for AW 17.

that also usually means something is coming up next. maybe preparing the system to accept customizations? (I think it's a common pattern at dell's site)

770M (y)
You surely will see a lot of difference when playing games.

what if i told you that he overclocked 50MHz and he get a performance significant to a HD8970M?

hi everyone,, i just bought m17xr4 with gtx660.. i have some question and confusion:
1. can the gpu be upgraded just like that? i mean just change the card and u ready to go?
2. is there anyone here that can be contact in case i want to upgrade my AW..

thanks in advance for any advice..

Sorry if slowpoke, but just wanted to share this with you guys

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The promotion period will be until end of this month~

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*He also told me that he can help replace parts of your old Alienware (i.e. keyboard buttons, screen etc.; apart from the chassis) to make it look new too hehe~

Wao. Appreciate there

No problems man, just sharing the truth what
You really helped me alot back then equipping my M14x with a powerful SSD

can meh? that is good... wanna try this tomorrow... hehehehe thanks for the tip..

your's is same as mine i guess...and i have just upgraded to gtx770m..

1. you need a gpu (let say gtx770m) that has a dell/alienware vbios in it.
2. for gtx660m to gtx770m i can confirm that the heatsink is compatible. and the x bracket too..
3. after installing, you need a driver with a slight/easy modification with .inf file.
4. then drool while gaming your hearts out... ehhehehe

wow.. tq for the very useful info..

so if i get hd7970 maybe need to change the heatsink la?
the hd7970 card seems good enough for me..

how about the power adapter? i heard it must be change aso.. any experience on this issue?

owh yeah... sorry forgot to add..
my 180w adapter cant support my ram (1866 32gb) and gpu upgrade..need to change to 240w...

if your came with 240w adapter.. then ok already i guess

mine is same as u... 180w only..

later will upgrade
which u think is most important for me now?

1. Ram (current 8gb 1600hz)
2. SSD (current normal hdd 1tb)
3. GPU (gtx660)

and the budget are limited now.. around 1k only.. haha

thanks for advice

This post has been edited by zat_90s: Sep 15 2013, 12:55 AM