that can wait. I don't find it to be that much of a problem with the standard 7200rpm 2TB Seagate Barracude HDD. aside from casual gaming, I'm just a regular user. not doing anything hardcore with it

yeah. I felt very lucky when I figured out the issue with the unusual temperature spike. thanks to countless X51 reviews/teardowns that I've gone through before finally decided to go ahead and get it

Hey guys.

Sorry for this newbie question. How does the switchable graphics in Alienware laptops actually work?

For example, I seem to be able to switch between the integrated graphics and discrete graphics by pressing FN + F5 keys, and it requires a reboot to switch back and forth between the integrated and discrete graphics.

I was thinking, with Nvidia Optimus technology, shouldn't this be automatic? Like when I'm 3D gaming, my discrete graphics turns on and vice versa when I'm not gaming.

And the funny thing is, when I first got my AW17, the default was set to the integrated graphics! lol. I couldn't even run TitanFall at maximum settings properly then, and after I switched to discrete graphics (FN + F5 keys) and rebooted - then only everything became silky smooth.

Any thoughts? I tried to Google up some info about this but found none, hmmm.

Whoever can shed some light, I would be most grateful!
*side note: for comparison sake, on my MacBook Preo Retina 15", under Mac OS X, the discrete GPU automatically kicks in whenever I'm doing anything graphic intensive, and it reverts back to the Integrated Graphics when I return to doing some light work.

guys..how much i can get for 2 years old m14x r2 (|Alienware M14x R2 i7 3720QM |  ram 8gb 1600 | Nvidia 2gb gt650 | 64gb msata + 500gb 7200rpm hdd )
warranty ended

I guess I am. besides, my X51 is more of a entertainment center rather than resouce-intensive workstation.

yeah. I'm that kind of person. I like to know what's going on inside as well, to understand better on how everything works and how they are related

Finally. my problem solved. got problem with magnet on the screen area. 

hi guys,is this machine worth RM5.5k?
already 2 years old.Alienware M17xR4,I7-3820,256gb ssd,32gb msata raid 0 cache 1TB HDD 7200 rpm
GTX680M gpu ,Intel AC 7260 dual band 2.4, 5 ghz wifi card.

oh the ram size is 16gb and no more warranty. i dunno how previous seller use the laptop.
without warranty for 5k

ok thanks sifu,will keep look around until i find good deal

PROJECT : Saving money
STATUS : ongoing

saving money for an Alienware 17. need to steal deal from putochip123 dy.

Right... That's a good reason for spending money. LOL!

Right.... Wisely... 

Maybe we should all visit horns during Christmas? HAHAHA jk.

hey guys, can i ask is it necessary to repaste GPU? or how long does original thermal paste last?

Btw i using m14x r2 (2 years old) and m11x r3 (3 years old), So far both my device are ok. no big issues , just curious about it.

Guys this is urgent. can i know where to fix M11X ( hinges broken ) cannot send to dell due to warranty issue and missing codes. at lowyat got ar?

horns... u 4get bout me jor.T.T i oso can extend

Dear all sifus. I am planning to get the basic x51 r2 through Dell Online.

Any further advices before I commit to buy this?

I've asked a Dell sales rep the other day, he mentioned that the 330W PSU alone gonna cost RM600 to purchase separately  

not really worth it in my opinion, better get at least the mid-range one

hey guys, i never clean the hardware or fan since i bought my m14x since 3 years ago. so i guess its time to clean it coz problems are occuring =( i search youtube for guide on how to clean the fan n stuff but they only show how to disassemble the whole thing and not cleaning the fan or whatsoever, any sifu here might guide me? =)

isopropyl alcohol >90%

in lay-man term for easier understanding is IPA. you can find in hardware shop.