just notice on the 3 spec of the Alienware 14, 2 of them got the Killer NIC 1202 802.11n WiFi but the highest spec got the Broadcom 4352 802.11 ac 2x2. which one better??

it seems that other aw14 user at other forum do face exactly thing as you do where theres not compatible hardware found.
so dont worry, by the way for me if it isn't broke, just dont bother on fixing it

I'm at about 10s, I'm not using UEFI.

So i guess i m fine then...

This post has been edited by xandman: Jul 11 2013, 10:44 PM

The broadcom is known to have better performance. Its 11ac. But ill choose killer bcoz of the traffic shaping tech. And the name more macho one! Also to get 11ac performance u need 11ac router which is still scarce.

Yeah I'm fine with the booting time.

Actually, Killer has consistent performance compared to everything else. Not sure if that has changed recently.

Looking at X51 R2, any fans got any insight discount or comment?

http://www.dell.com/my/p/gaming-system-dea...en&s=dhs&~ck=mn

Killer card have tons of issues. If you would google up, almost all dell laptop that come with killer wifi card will have wifi issue. Myself experience 5 faulty killer card
= =''

Get broadcom, is more worth d price.

U r on ssd?

Maybe you can tune up abit your boot time with intel rapid storage. I am on stock alienware and after i reimage my aw14 it boot in 10s.
Dont waste ur ssd potential

what do you mean tune up? how? teach pls.

Use Intel RST to set the mSATA as cache for your main drive.
That's how.

BUT...
it's still slow compared to SSD.

I just need to convert to UEFI and ill be good. bcoz i am already running SSD as my main drive. So RST will do no good.

This post has been edited by xandman: Jul 12 2013, 10:42 AM

Thanks, this has comfort me a bit. But still my laptop is with 3 dead pixel and they only can replace refurbish lcd for me. I wonder where they get the refurbish unit?

Yea, I notice intel have this "rapid start tech" app to speed up your start up. U can try that on top of d rapid storage


My rapid storage cached msata + uefi boot time = you ordinary bios ssd boot......
keep up pal


This post has been edited by whyteaz: Jul 12 2013, 10:57 AM

no point.
Bcoz the main drive will be faster than the cache...

Mine is great. Works perfectly. Version 1103 with 2012 drivers. Never drops, never an issue. Most of my friends that use it also have nothing but good things to say.

One of those 512gb SSDs.

This post has been edited by refnulf: Jul 12 2013, 11:39 AM

just called dell,
i am getting bitter about this 10% discount..for different customer... for a RM4999 laptop.. 10% discount is RM499..
i asked them about this and not getting a good help...
to cancel my order, i will be charged RM80 for logistic.

to me it is fine then... after canceling the order i will make a new order via telefon/email/chat like you guys... and 499-80 it is still RM419 save... better than nothing...

thinking to just forget about dell already... haihz....

edit: dell giving me excuses that they need a referral to alter my order

edit1: the customer service recomended me to cancel my order and make a new order.

edit2 update: call the customer service to cancel , they said cannot cancel because the laptop is en route for delivery today.. (suddenly today i will got my laptop) haihz...

This post has been edited by Lord_darkslide: Jul 12 2013, 01:35 PM

Sry guys for those who were waiting for my quotation, I was outstation due to emergency staff meeting >< .. oh well I hope it still helps

Quotation:
5433 > all same spec (5019 if not mistaken) + 2 years warranty + 14' vindicator + 17' messenger
freebies > 1tb hdd, razer electra headset
method > email/call, payment = maybank mastercard

For those who may want my agent's contact (not sure can call her direct to order or have other procedures to go through), please PM me as I would like to give references to her as she did a great job in helping me placing my order and not forgetting to mention that she was patient enough and efficient.

my AW14 will be arriving before 30/7 if not on 30/7 itself (from what my confirmation told me)

again thanks guys and sry for keeping you guys waiting.

^ will pm u right now