great
is it only for current version of alienware?
or r2, r3, r4 also can?

I only have r4 and current 17. Both can do that. Imo the better choices to have are the previous r3, 4 and the current 17 r1.

im looking forward how the 17 R2 looks like.

Me too. I hope it will improve, like putting in pcie sata instead of msata, thunderbolt 2 lol!

i jz bought used unit of d latest alienware 14...
looks awesome...
wana ask all d sifus here that import unit got free windows like local unit?
btw...
i plan to install an SSD...
currently looking at samsung 840 evo 120Gb or 840 pro 256Gb...
more concern of d overall speed as i do quite heavy photoshop...
ani advice?
thx in advance...

SSD will help improve Photoshop loadtime and also the speed of importing/exporting photos
For rendering etc., RAM and CPU are more important

i plan to do a whole format or a system restore for my used unit...
ani idea how to do it?
as it doesn't like d way of windows 7...
btw...
ani sifu here using windows 7 on a alienware 14?

i have 17" not aw 14 but in general there will be no problem to do a fresh install of w7.

first i will get all the latest drivers from dell. for a new ssd, i set sata operations to ahci mode. then i will update the ssd firmware to the latest.

w7 can be installed in uefi and legacy/bios mode. (this depends on your install media. afaik w7 by default is installed in legacy mode). both modes are fine in terms of w7. there are plenty of tutorials already. google and read a bit and you will be good to go.

hallo allllllll

usually how long can u keep ur alienware?
then u change ur alienware?
the estimate time for alienware usage until it wears out
2 years? more?

and if we buy alienware from shop, can we extend the warranty by calling dell center?
coz my understanding the shop said only 1 year warranty

Its a individual preference. (I mean how long you wanna keep it)

I think it can last for 3 years or more. (17" or 18")

Afaik, the complete cover (part-only warranty + accidental damage) is only offerred by dell at the point of online purchase. If you ordered the warranty extension separately through the dell website after that, the new extension is part-only warranty. For better choices of warranty i suggest you talk to sellers like putochip123.

so if we keep upgrading and changes the thing inside, can longer aight
so let say i wanna keep it forever (lol) how long the mobo can last and be used for future gpu and processor

part-only warranty? as in? such as if ram/hdd failure?

Firstly its electronic so there will be definite limited shelf life. Secondly due to implementations of newer technologies (e.g. Change of cpu sockets, compatible chipsets; gpu socket types, etc.), this will limit upgradeability also. Thirdly i dont think you still wanna use it after a few years because the performance of newer models simply are better than old ones.

To me a better indicator is the limit of warranty by manufacturer (i think the max is 5 years for aw)

As for the details of scope of warranty that they can provide, its better to ask sales reps. They should know best.

Good to see HORNS active
Visiting this thread after 2 months! been busy.
Also updating to windows 8.1 finally. Just downloaded the drivers.

Lol! How're the new stuff that you've installed? Please share with us

Intel 7260Ac adapter installed already with the latest drivers from intel download center. I lost one screw out of those 7 screws, yea the big 7's I hope I can find a replacement at a PC shop. I will setup netgear nighthawk today! Will surely give my review on both items after testing them

imo the older drivers for 7260ac works better with my .ac router at home (full 867mbps almost always).

hahaha! it's better to keep the screws in organized manners in a container with compartments (and don't do it on your bed)

Hmmm I might ask you the lunk for the older drivers then if the newer one doesn't impress. I will be setting up the router at evening today.

Wah, all also using AC routers. I'm still on Wireless G only.

Kudos to you. I can't tolerate N anymore you are still on G hahaha. Is the router beside your laptop or something?

sure i keep them all lol!

change it when you really really need it to me i still prefer wired.