Got any Direct X version different for gaming?

I wonder if i'm going for upgrade don't know need how many days since i'm using 1Mbps line only lolz!!!!

Anyones using 1 Mbps streamyx line upgrade to windows 8.1 from the store side?

1. No difference. the latest now is DX11 so there wont be problems running old games.

2. If you are happy with your current windows 8, i recommend you not to upgrade it. after upgrading it, i only see aesthetic improvements, not in terms of performance. to add, some features are removed in windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 is using DirectX 11.2 while Windows 8 is 11.1. There's not much difference between both of them and I personally would recommend not to upgrade at this moment due to certain software incompatibility. Wait for a newer update. Also, this update is not small either. It's about 3.6 GBs.

By the way, anyone using Bios A05 for AW17? Don't know what they've changed from A04 to A05 since there's no changelogs from Dell.

raymondtong94 I think maybe the first page needs to change the laptop images to the newer one already.

This post has been edited by Aura: Oct 25 2013, 11:15 AM

boss is very busy at the moment.
but even if i change, nobody will care about it.

Hi guys I am in need of Serious Help.

I have a m18x r2 with gtx 680m now and i bought 2x gtx 780m sli to replace it. Also i bought the sli cable cable and the heatsinks...

now i need some help to install the cards...

i know there are videos and manuals everywhere and it can be done ...
but i dont want to do myself as i consider it very risky and complex

i contacted prince j he said he cant help contacted kevin_hata he is from penang and i am from Subang Selangor...

I contacted putochip he is melaka now and will be back in n0v6 and then after that he can help ...that is fine with me but my problem is...

one of the gtx 780m card i bought has wrty ending in october 30th 2013... so i really need to put it in some laptop and test it urgently before oct 30th ...so if its working then its fine...if not then by oct 30th i can claim wrty for it ....

so can any one help me out ? or recommend me anyshops near my area please? in lowyat plaza can i get it done ...please pm me their phone and contact number if possible ...really help me guys

don't say that :/ we do appreciate your work.

to be frank, you should do it yourself. you should check out the gpu swap video at dell. it is really simple. make sure you have all the parts ready (head sinks; thermal pastes and thermal pads; heat sink spreaders);

This post has been edited by horns: Oct 27 2013, 01:55 AM

if u get it done from outside, they are going to cost you easily 300 to 400RM, maybe even more. Yes it's that expensive + not worth it. If I was you, I'd do it myself
I will learn a bit or two from it as well (y). It's not that hard. You just need to have patience + time + a non dusty place (y)

grats on ur 780s. Mine telling me how much 1 of it costed you? thanks!

i sent you a PM.

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Oct 27 2013, 08:38 AM

by the way, changed.

well bro i had a m17x r3 and m17x r4 before that ... and i changed gpu in r3...it was really easy... for dell gpu swap...but for m18x its so complex and scary

my gtx 780 each costed around 22xx to 23xx

i see bro. Well how hard can it be? Since u already have the experience. I believe you yourself can do it. I mean you won't break something eventually trying it lol. Just might have to put more time. haha. Btw 2 SLI 780M YUM YUM. I would have loved to install em if I was you hehe.

are those 780M 4GB ?

Damn bro I think you can play any game at max now

To access the GPUs, it is not easy on the M18x. The heatsinks were accessible under the keyboard, compared to M17x which is underneath the back cover.

all 780m is 4gb bro : ) sli 780m at stock beats a titan desktop at stock

Bios A06 for Alienware 14 released.

Ok there will be additional screws and cables to be taken care of then. Still, if done with care i think its not a huge issue yet. Just organize your disassembly then it will be ok

yeah, from what i learn through the videos, it is about 80% disassembly of whole laptop. even the monitor is part of the removal.
even the new Alienware 18 also worked this way.

thanks mate~!
will update it~!

Do you notice any changes after update?

yeah it's the same as putting in the msata ssd or replacing dvdrom with hdd caddy in m17x r4. almost everything is taken out.

it's not that difficult because the aw internal design is meant for easy upgrades. just remember to check for connected cables before you attempt to remove the covers/keyboard/whatever that is in your way. there is no need for brute force. normally gentle force will do the job.

(when you feel you are putting too much force, it's most probably you're not doing it right; yeah i saw a tech used a screw driver to pry the back cover of a m17x r4 in attempt to uncover the internals. i showed him how to take it off by sliding gently towards me using 2 fingers :/)

normally Alienware and Sager/Clevo are the ones that used sliding method for the back cover. MSI and ASUS are the ones that need prying.