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 Alienware Mothership V10, AW 14,17 & 18 released!

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Lord_darkslide
post Sep 10 2013, 12:44 PM

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QUOTE(horns @ Sep 10 2013, 10:05 AM)
like previous new laptop releases, most of the times users will have to wait for a few months if not weeks before official drivers from geforce support it.

you have a few options:
1. install the beta drivers, like mirhan suggested;
2. get a working modded .inf file (s) to trick new drivers to install;
3. be patient and wait for the official supported versions; use the drivers from dell or your gpu providers temporarily (it's relatively old but it is guaranteed to work fine).
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just to point out.. the modded driver a.k.a modded .inf is not as scary as it sound..
it is just adding a line of text in the .inf file so that the driver detect your graphic card as per in the "supported list"


Lord_darkslide
post Sep 13 2013, 10:59 AM

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QUOTE(Aura @ Sep 13 2013, 07:55 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!!! rclxm9.gif
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congratulation bro... ~!
Lord_darkslide
post Sep 13 2013, 09:37 PM

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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

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Lord_darkslide
post Sep 15 2013, 12:36 AM

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QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Sep 14 2013, 02:42 PM)
what if i told you that he overclocked 50MHz and he get a performance significant to a HD8970M? laugh.gif
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can meh? that is good... wanna try this tomorrow... hehehehe thanks for the tip.. smile.gif

QUOTE(zat_90s @ Sep 14 2013, 10:20 PM)
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..
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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 drool.gif while gaming your hearts out... ehhehehe

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post Sep 15 2013, 12:49 AM

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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
Lord_darkslide
post Sep 16 2013, 06:52 PM

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QUOTE(xandman @ Sep 16 2013, 06:59 AM)
i was just pointing out.
i myself am on the m5pro.

but tbh, between the enthusiast grade and consumer grade, for app loading the difference is a mere second or 2. thats about it.
so for normal ppl, just get the cheaper ones.
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yup.. i normal people.. i just go for plextor m5s 256gb.. lastime bought at viewnet rm570+/-..but not yet install... still looking for the dell interposer for hdd thinggy... haihz...
Lord_darkslide
post Sep 16 2013, 09:48 PM

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QUOTE(xandman @ Sep 16 2013, 07:04 PM)
cannot just plug n play ker?
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sadly mine no..

QUOTE(horns @ Sep 16 2013, 08:01 PM)
oh I thought there will be an empty hdd caddy complete with interposer in the laptop? no?
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empty caddy case yes... interposer no..

maybe because mine is the lowest of the low m17xr4 spec.. hehehe



Lord_darkslide
post Sep 17 2013, 12:10 AM

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QUOTE(xandman @ Sep 16 2013, 09:55 PM)
mcm nampak in garage sale.
i think manssoriqbal is selling his rite?

His sales thread
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QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Sep 16 2013, 10:01 PM)
Anyone looking for interposer?
I got one for sale biggrin.gif
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saw your sale thread...just after i order from ebay.. mine should be arriving this week if not, i will contact you.. smile.gif

QUOTE(zat_90s @ Sep 16 2013, 10:58 PM)
mine too.. just checked earlier.. no port to connect the 2nd hdd.. sad.. sad.gif
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lol... you also.. if you are planning to add hdd or ssd, better get this first.. hard to get at computer shop.. like mansooriqbal said..rare...

edit: mine on the way.. you can get from him if you want to.... smile.gif

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Lord_darkslide
post Sep 17 2013, 02:12 AM

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zat_90s i soooooo wanna hug you right now /nohomo... guess what? the interposer is freaking THERE~! it is melekat/screwed together with the caddy itself... not at the motherboard as i expected.. i have check several time.. but usually i just take of the caddy and put it aside... who knows (you knew it, apparently ..hehehhe) it is screwed with the caddy and protected by a piece of black rubber thinggy...

demmit i had my sdd in a box for 2 weeks for nothing.. lol...


i cant find the interposer....
user posted image


owh guess what? it is here all the time
user posted image


Lord_darkslide
post Sep 20 2013, 01:10 PM

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mine if flat as a k-pop start chest... hehehe

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