What I did was, for Google Chrome and Steam, I right click on the specific application icon at the desktop, go to Properties, then Compatibility tab, then lastly enable the option for "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings"

Then Chrome and Steam went back to normal resolution. No need to use Chrome for Windows 8 anymore.

This post has been edited by gomok: Nov 12 2013, 09:43 PM

Need some tips n advice, got my m17x r4 with 32gb ssd cache...but i cant install the "intel rapid storage technology" driver....my m17 unable to start everytime after install the driver...anyone facing this problem?
and "computer" cant see the 32gb ssd cache drive,is normal?
mine iscos self install unit

This post has been edited by moc: Nov 12 2013, 11:59 PM

check this: http://www.dell.com/support/troubleshootin...hs&docid=564442

try..and called dell tech support, no luck also..

What have you tried? Are you following the whole procedure including reinstalling windows? which version of RST are you using? which package: full or driver only?

You said its a self installed unit, which part is self installed? The msata ssd? the hdd? RST app and driver? I know that msata ssd is visible if its not in caching mode (like mine)

What did the tel support tell you? Why dont you just ask dell tech to pay your laptop a visit? Sorry have to ask so many questions; i have no clue where to start based on your descriptions, so i think it might help if you tell us more.

At the end of the article, it said that the ssd is not visible when you turn caching on. I suspect that you can disable it by reverting the process. (Meaning to say, disable the caching mode using RST app, uninstall RST, reboot and install the new RST app and driver, reenabling caching mode)

The cache drive should not be seen thru my computer. Only visible to the RST software. That way it should work.

What do u mean by can't install RST? Any error messages? Care to share? The problem that u stated is too vague. Need something more solid and more info.

DELL ALIENWARE 17 LAPTOP
Intel Core i7-4700MQ processor(6MB Cache,up to 3.4GHz w/ IntelTurbo Boost)
Genuine Windows 8 Home 64bit
750GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s+64GB mSATA SSD Caching
8GB Dual Channel DDR3L at 1600MHz
Slot-Loading 8x SuperMulti Drive(DVDR/RW)
Integrated Digital 7.1 Surround Audio Support
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M with 3GB GDDR5
Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet NIC
Broadcom 4352 802.11 ac 2x2 and Bluetooth 4.0
Alienware 17 Anodized Aluminum
17.3 inch(439.42 mm) WLED FHD(1920x1080) Anti-Glare Display
FullHD Camera with dual digital microphones
Alienhead 3D / AlienFX AQUA
8-cell Lithium Ion(86 wHr) Battery
1 Year Warranty

Vs

GX750JX
4th Generation Intel® Core™ I7-4700HQ processor
(2.4Ghz max boots up to 3.4Ghz,6MB L3 Cache)
17"3 inc WLED FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare Display
8GB DDR3 L at 1600Mhz
1TB SATA HDD at 5400RPM
NVIDIA® Geforce® GTX770M 3GB DDR5
Bluray Multi Combo DVD-RW
USB 3.0 , Bluetooth 4.0
2 Years Global Warranty From Asus
Windows 8 Single Language, English (64Bit)


Which better?
Please comment based on price, spec and cooling function..

finally get the thing done, mine is os n driver self install unit...but everytime i boot up it show alienhead(normal)
but now i also the "ctrl-i" screen issit normal?

finally get the thing done, mine is os n driver self install unit...but everytime i boot up it show alienhead(normal)
but now i also the "ctrl-i" screen issit normal?

alienware

i had own g75vx 3d and the now owning m17x r4 3d.
-fan noise rog better,but m17x not bad also better than most 17 gaming laptop
-design rog better its look sexy, m17 damn bulky new m17 thicker than old m17
-build quality..guest more less same "SOLID"
-keyboard feel rog better but m17 keyboard feature is one of the best in all laptop...it can custom the color theme "COOL"
-perfomance i guess m17 better its come with 64gb ssd for cache(can see the diferent with n without)
-after sales n service..m17 is the winner, the tech support can talk to on the phone for hours to assit u
-cooling function..guess more less same or rog slightly better.
-both have 2 hard drive slot n m17 extra for ssd cache
-sound quality..m17x FTW it "power by kliscph"
-rog 2 years warranty, m17 1 year but can be extend
what else i miss out....well this comaparison is base on my own assumsion
diferent user diferent view..

to me, alienware.

actually the outcomes of this comparison depends on user requirements and personal preference. i like asus g-series. however the latest models are not that appealing to me :/

if you only compared price, stock specs, and cooling functions, they are almost the same (g-series is relatively cheaper; aw runs faster because of the native ssd caching). however, when you expand the scope of comparison beyond that, taking into accounts things like possibilities for future upgrades and quality of warranty service, you will see that aw wins every time.

about stock specs, i found aw's 3d screen and speakers are better.

good to know everything is fine now

i guess that's normal when you run it in raid mode.

ic..thx boss

Do u guys know which person selling cheapest in low yat forum ? For Alienware and asus... Most trustable

Overall spec ... Aw better why?
3d screen must hv 3d glasses for aw and asus?
Which more durable ?

okay, the windows 8.1 update had finally screw up my whole system, try to play with AlienRespawn, doesn't work, tried Refresh Windows, doesn't work, tried Reset Windows, doesn't work too!

what's the point of having all these restore and backup tools? created my restored disk also cant use

I can't agree more with you Ah Wai. My system on 8.1 pro is screwed. Most drivers are not updated, so I can't basically use many features. For instance, I don't know why audio is not being played over my Apple LED 27", just the laptop. Checked sound management, all are being detected and enabled. Further more, anyone with Alienware 14 can double check with me? Do you have under sound,audio and game controllers, a driver called " Intel ® Display Audio? If so, is there a halt (!) icon with it? Mine seems to do so. Tried to upgrade the driver, but then it turned to High Definition Audio instead. I'm seriously weirded out :/

i've called dell tech support, and they told me that do not update to 8.1 at the moment as there are a lot of users had already filed complain to them. and what we can do is restored back.... but now seem like restoring back to factory default is not an option for me anymore, all the recovery option that they given to me not working at all =\

for stock specs, they're almost the same, except for quality of certain components (screens, speakers, wifi, etc.). you should find demo units of these laptops at lyp and try compare them.

3d screen is 120Hz. for common usage you don't need glasses. to run 3d games/watch 3d movies, you need it.

durability.. which part?

Asus more durable or aw lo