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TSraymondtong94	Nov 26 2013, 01:31 AM, updated 11y ago Show posts by this member only \| Post #1
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	- Alienware Mothership v11 - - Brief History - QUOTE - Alienware is an American computer hardware company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dell, Inc. - - Alienware was founded in 1996 by Nelson Gonzalez and Alex Aguila - - the Alienware name was chosen because of the founders' fondness for the hit television series The X-Files, hence the theme to their products, with names such as Area-51, Hangar18, m15x, and Aurora. - - It mainly assembles third party components into desktops and laptops with custom enclosures for high-performance gaming. - - Alienware was originally established to tap a niche in the high performance gaming market - - Also offers for sale rebadged computer peripherals, such as headsets, computer mice, monitors and keyboards. - - The company products are also differentiated by their science-fiction based designs. - - Dell considered buying Alienware since 2002, but did not take any action until March 22, 2006, when it agreed to purchase the company. - - Initially, Dell maintained its competing XPS line of gaming PCs, often selling computers with the same specifications. - - On spring of 2008, the XPS brand was scaled down. - - On June 2, 2009, The M17x was introduced as the First Alienware/Dell branded system. - - Alienware now represents the premium performance space in Dell’s consumer family of products - - This launch also expands Alienware’s global reach from six to 35 countries. - their Headquarter in Kendall, Florida. - Alienware Products - QUOTE Gaming Desktop Alienware X51 Mini-ATX Alienware Aurora-R4 Older Desktops Alienware Area-51 Alienware Area-51 ALX QUOTE Gaming Laptop Alienware All Powerful 13 Alienware All Powerful 14 Alienware All Powerful 15 Alienware All Powerful 17 Alienware All Powerful 18 Alienware All Powerful M14x-R2 Alienware All Powerful M17x-R4 Alienware All Powerful M18x-R2 Alienware All Powerful M11x-discontinued Older laptops Alienware Area-51 M17x Alienware Area-51 M15x Alienware Area-51 M17 Alienware Area-51 M15 QUOTE Gaming Keyboard Alienware TactX Keyboard [ RM 319.00 ] UPDATE : Not available at Dell Malaysia QUOTE Gaming Mouse Alienware TactX Mouse [ RM 239.00 ] QUOTE Gaming Headphone Alienware TacX Headset [ RM 239.00 ] QUOTE Alienware Carrying Cases / Bags Alienware Orion Laptop Backpack [ RM 209.00 ] Alienware Orion MessengerBag [ RM 209.00 ] QUOTE Gaming Monitor (120Hz) Alienware OptX AW2210 [ RM 999.00 ] Alienware OptX AW2310 [ RM 1,729.00 ] Alienware 42" Curved Monitor [ Prototype stage, price unknown ] Note that Alienware doesn't release monitors anymore. They are replaced with Dell monitors all quoted price is official price from www.dell.com.my This post has been edited by raymondtong94**: Apr 27 2015, 09:15 AM
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TSraymondtong94	Nov 26 2013, 01:31 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #2
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	- Ownerlist - QUOTE - Dell Alienware All Powerful M18x and 18 Ownerlist - GreaseMonkey90 Belon gjoey Riddhy Hiero TOTAL : 5 ----- QUOTE - Dell Alienware All Powerful M17x and 17 Ownerlist - Insydious Mr.Docter <-- Selling off his M17x! Azurika cy-yang ldragon Nohal Putochip123 virus019 lk_chin acidkill Razei daimo raff louislee1991 Pewufod Primuslim Exarkun kasuga_85 hanief afag Darksauron jiro1986 Rowan23 kira-kun thxxht casperito hidz7 kelvin_hata bosouman bukulima mansooriqbal joshuachew Ikmal91 zat_90s okf987 AceCombat SethFellsar TOTAL : 35 PERSON ----- QUOTE - Dell Alienware All Powerful M15x and 15 Ownerlist - FindingScreemo zad78 putrawanz maxwell unclegoldfish pelvin julchin_09 lchen39 kelvin1989 me076310 amunriel afmz anfieldben yametehyo vikingw2k lostcaus sayming trogdor1oh1 Putochip123 taufiqtahir StartOS weesheng92 Kanewong lostcaus jiayang90 matsuo19amon stanleyseah999 nitevision92 Lil Kiasu kuekwee budblely yeezai chidori peas6590 Weezer92 SeaMonster lorddevil crazycyp moo_zai_mie istanteyip82 lemonadestall email zamanjaafar Safar wadelucy1987 duabijitelur bluhound ericongq kelv13 vicks fariz2k apex_ikan syafri88 Neoborn fireboy warlords07 hans18 hackcremo otosan futuredarthvader soulhunter87 TOTAL : 62 PERSON ----- QUOTE - Dell Alienware All Powerful M14x and 14 Ownerlist - [PF] T.J. tjinn pengster 0204 chocolate^fudge vincez1119 SPuNx Sk8teR TongCN sweeann Pro3363 keanoppy ikus ezmeer94 NickyKhoo zizdnyll nazri14 husseinpot yuktsi14 twotrickpony chowdm RattleSnaKe azrin177 Unseen83 whack ! yaso1608 jsc_tidus gomok Kernkraft400 whyteaz Liuteva senoqc Mr.rivent MemoryInRain TOTAL : 36 PERSON ----- QUOTE - Dell Alienware All Powerful 13 Ownerlist - TOTAL : 0 PERSON ----- QUOTE - Dell Alienware All Powerful M11x Ownerlist - teikweing desmond.fun accs_centre ff8ong lksing78 zerokid 0300078 Michaelbyz23 aku_ker emino slyyoung wilsonjay Shah.Legno -IceLemonTea- deathbringer Putochip123 f4natic Bh-4 hellfire8888 broga_night jsc_tidus wacai81 theirwan raven143 snal Q-fays TongCN Noodles jack jack sparrow rc2x amersudin casperito oreoNmilk limjonyee Traveler irienaoki MikeX edosama awyongcarl Dominus91 GreaseMonkey90 kappa89 lol~ darco33 ron HarrionX KeV TOTAL : 48 PERSON ----- QUOTE - Alienware Mighty Desktop Owner - stringfellow - Area-51 ALX ayil - Area-51 ALX jiro1986 - Area-51 ALX putochip123 - Area-51 ALX TOTAL : 4 PERSON ----- QUOTE - Alienware Small But Mighty X51 Owner - TongCN rihuhs BlueButtBaboon - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - *NOTE! Please PM/tag me if you want me to add or remove you from the owner list. I will add Ownerlist for Desktop and Laptop owners as well once I am free* This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Apr 27 2015, 09:24 AM
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TSraymondtong94	Nov 26 2013, 01:32 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #3
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	- Previous Alienware Mothership - QUOTE 1 - [ Alienware Mothership v1 ] [ Credit - PhantomThief ] * TOP 10 POSTER * FindingScreemo 357 unclegoldfish 324 Mr.Docter 309 GreaseMonkey90 213 putochip123 87 PhantomThief 80 Loki[D.d.G] 73 pllx 72 Dackson 69 chiahau 64 QUOTE 2 - [Alienware Mothership v2] [ Credit - GreaseMonkey90 ] * TOP 10 POSTER * FindingScreemo 294 Eugene91 191 julchin_09 181 Mr.Docter 173 Michaelbyz23 135 Azurika 106 teikwing 104 pelvin 104 cy-yang 90 unclegoldfish 86 QUOTE 3 - [ Alienware Mothership v3 ] [ Credit - FindingScreemo ] * TOP 10 POSTER * Michaelbyz23 488 Mr.Docter 228 stringfellow 184 cy-yang 168 FindingScreemo 142 trogdor1oh1 102 Azurika 95 Eugene91 87 wilsonjay 80 ff8ong 74 QUOTE 4 - [Alienware Mothership v4] [ Credit - Julchin_09 ] * TOP 10 POSTER * Mr.Docter 296 Michaelbyz23 231 julchin_09 212 wilsonjay 130 putochip123 118 jsc_tidus 112 hellfire8888 111 Azurika 79 nitevision92 76 emino 72 QUOTE 5 - [Alienware Mothership v5] [ Credit - Mr.Docter ] * TOP 10 POSTER * Mr.Docter 302 Lil Kiasu 224 putochip123 182 Eugene91 135 julchin_09 108 lksing78 87 awyongcarl 87 emino 80 hellfire8888 72 riku2replica 59 QUOTE 6 - [Alienware Mothership v6] [ Credit - Mr.Docter ] * TOP 10 POSTER * Mr.Docter 240 putochip123 215 casperito 156 Lil Kiasu 155 MikeX 116 julchin_09 102 Eugene91 99 lee_what2004 94 riku2replica 90 GreaseMonkey90 71 QUOTE 7 - [ Alienware Mothership v7 ] [ Credit - Mr.Docter ] * TOP 10 POSTER * Lil Kiasu 259 <--- Our SPM boy is top spammer Mr.Docter 219 kira-kun 179 duabijitelur 160 putochip123 116 wadelucy1987 82 MikeX 68 lee_what2004 68 GreaseMonkey90 68 Eugene91 65 QUOTE 8 - [ Alienware Mothership v8 ] [ Credit - Mr.Docter ] * TOP 10 POSTER * [PF] T.J. 237 <--- Our SPM boy is top spammer kelvin_hata 186 Mr.Docter 161 duabijitelur 155 putochip123 129 julchin_09 111 Rowan23 103 casperito 102 hidz7 93 GreaseMonkey90 76 QUOTE 9 - [ Alienware Mothership v9] [ Credit - Mr.Docter ] * TOP 10 POSTER * Pro3363 161 Mr.Docter 129 kelvin_hata 116 putochip123 90 TongCN 86 duabijitelur 85 bosouman 81 raymondtong94 79 rc2x 77 mansooriqbal 75 QUOTE 10 - [ Alienware Mothership v10] [ Credit - xandman] * TOP 10 POSTER * xandman 269 mansooriqbal 249 raymondtong94 205 horns 181 whyteaz 159 joshuachew 146 Lord_darkslide 90 Aura 87 TongCN 84 Pro3363 84 This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Nov 26 2013, 01:39 AM
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TSraymondtong94	Nov 26 2013, 01:32 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #4
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	- Frequent Asked Question - 1.Q:I wanted to buy Alienware M18x but it is not available on Dell Malaysia. Where can I get it other than importing it? A:Log on to www.illegear.com. 2.Q:Alienware TactX Keyboard and Backpack is not available on Dell Malaysia. Are there resellers at here? A:Yes. Check it at the garage sales section. 3.Q:Are Alienware laptops upgradeable? A:Yes but only applicable to M15x, M17x and M18x only. 4.Q:If I want to perform an upgrade but I am scared to do it, who can I find? A:You can PM ~~me (raymondtong94)~~, kelvin_hata or putochip123. 5.Q:raymondtong94 can't provide GC but installation only and why must it have to be in the evening and night time? A:I dont have enough modal to buy a GC so this is a temporary issue by me. Also, I am currently attending a course on Wednesday and Thursday, and having my internship for the rest of the days. So my life is totally full of scheduled time. Upgrading is considered as my another part time job to get extra income. NEED SOME SMART PEOPLES TO DISCUSS AND CREATE MORE FAQS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rumors - 1 - ~~Dell brought Alienware company, thats mean it will be available in the region where Dell is present~~ (STATUS - LEGIT) 2 -~~First Alienware product that will available in Malaysia is not previous model, but new model with combination of Dell + Alienware Engineer = All Powerful !~~ (STATUS- LEGIT \| Dell Alienware All Powerful M17x) 3 - ~~Smaller Model than its brother will be released and equiped with brand new i7 Mobility version CPU~~ (STATUS - LEGIT \| Dell Alienware All Powerful M15x with i7 Quad) 4 - ~~Dell Malaysia announce that Alienware Desktop will be available in Malaysia~~ (STATUS - LEGIT) 5 - ~~Upgrade version of All Powerful M17x will be release.~~ (STATUS - LEGIT \| Dell Alienware All Powerful M17x-R2 version) 6 - ~~Dell Alienware announce that they will release world best gaming netbook, ever, that affordable to everybody~~ (STATUS - LEGIT \| Dell Alienware All Powerful M11x) 7 - ~~Alienware All Powerful M17x-R2 will be equipped with ATi HD5870 CrossFire~~ (STATUS - LEGIT \| RM8k+) 8 - ~~Current M11x, that is CULV will be upgrade to i5 and i7 Low Voltage~~ (STATUS - LEGIT) 9 - ~~M15x will have GPU upgrade to newer Nvidia 5 Series~~ (STATUS - LEGIT \| +GTX460M) 10 - ~~M17x will have GPU upgrade to newer Nvidia 5 Series~~ (STATUS - LEGIT \| +GTX460M SLi but been removed back from GPU option with unknown reason) 11 - ~~M17x-R3 will be released on Q1 or Q2 of 2011 with brand new ATi HD 6 Series (UNKNOWN)~~ Yes, Sandy ROCK!!!! 12 - ~~Arival of M18x?! (UNKNOWN)~~ Please order from Illegear to get the M18x! Warranty 1 year by Dell and Illegear! 13 - ~~M17x-R4 will be released on Q2 of 2012 with brand new ATi HD 7 Series and Nvidia 6 Series with DUAL GC option?!~~ (available on May but still single card ) 14 - ~~Worldwide waiting for Nvidia GTX680m (Unknown)~~ - LEGIT 15 - The new Alienware All Powerful lineups? (STATUS - Release on 13th June!) 16 - GTX 780M and HD8970M will be released? - (STATUS - GTX780M is released and available, HD8970M not available on Alienware laptops.) 17 - Screen comes with IPS panel and anti-glare films? - IPS panel only on the new 14. However, the AW173D and AW18 come with glossy screen. 18 - GTX880M running on Maxwell or Kepler? As stated by putochip123, current gen of Nvidia cards are still running on Kepler architecture. Performance boost is about 20% and very less than what a Maxwell could do. Please take this note extremely well. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Aug 27 2014, 09:23 AM
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TSraymondtong94	Nov 26 2013, 01:32 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #5
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	guys, please continue your discussions at this new topic. EDIT - currently very busy at the moment. will try my best to update the posts. if something is missing or mistaken, feel free to PM me. thank you! This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Nov 26 2013, 01:34 AM
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TSraymondtong94	Nov 26 2013, 01:40 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #6
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	THIS POST IS RESERVED FOR MEDIA PICTURES OF ANY EVENTS / GUIDES, HOW AND WHYS
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mansooriqbal	Nov 26 2013, 01:53 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #7
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	Congratulations on V11 btw you should post a link of V11 on V10. It will be easier for people to follow up (y).
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mansooriqbal	Nov 26 2013, 01:55 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #8
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	btw horns (whenever you head here, reply ) do you get this weird sound problem. All of a sudden sound get super high and echoish and doesnt makes sense as all. In short it gets F-ed up and then I have to restart my laptop then it's back to normal. It used to happen to me.. but this last one week it happened to me thrice. Maybe it's my 1 year old windows problem? or sound driver problem? can you pass me link for the latest sound drivers for R4?
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TSraymondtong94	Nov 26 2013, 01:55 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #9
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Nov 26 2013, 01:53 AM) Congratulations on V11 btw you should post a link of V11 on V10. It will be easier for people to follow up (y). understood. link added to the last post.
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refnulf	Nov 26 2013, 02:00 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #10
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	Ahhh, nice to see a new thread! My 7980M has been problematic the past few months, they've changed the card 5 times now and I'm still getting massive artifacts on the screen while doing normal things (surfing, work, etc) I guess I'll have to call them back again for support. This post has been edited by refnulf: Nov 26 2013, 02:04 AM
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mansooriqbal	Nov 26 2013, 02:18 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #11
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(refnulf @ Nov 26 2013, 02:00 AM) Ahhh, nice to see a new thread! My 7980M has been problematic the past few months, they've changed the card 5 times now and I'm still getting massive artifacts on the screen while doing normal things (surfing, work, etc) I guess I'll have to call them back again for support. tell you wht if they can't fix your issue. You might get 680M or 780M replacement So you hope for that hehe. This post has been edited by mansooriqbal: Nov 26 2013, 02:21 AM
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Kernkraft400	Nov 26 2013, 02:47 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #12
Master Chief Senior Member 2,977 posts Joined: Sep 2006 From: 3°10'21.80"N , 101°43'17.20"E	FIRST PAGE!
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horns	Nov 26 2013, 07:04 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #13
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	nice shiny new thread QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Nov 26 2013, 01:55 AM) btw horns (whenever you head here, reply ) do you get this weird sound problem. All of a sudden sound get super high and echoish and doesnt makes sense as all. In short it gets F-ed up and then I have to restart my laptop then it's back to normal. It used to happen to me.. but this last one week it happened to me thrice. Maybe it's my 1 year old windows problem? or sound driver problem? can you pass me link for the latest sound drivers for R4? no, there is no weird sound issue since i got them. i still use the same old driver for w8 from dell (since 2012); i got an 'updated' one from windows updates (!), dated 9/7/2012 (yeah older than dell's, which is dated 10/25/2012). wow. one year without formatting?! i get rid of my os at least 2 times a year. (this year i have a few more because of w7 to w8 pro to w8.1) yeah reinstalling is better to check if it's the os. to me, it's likely not the sound driver. QUOTE(refnulf @ Nov 26 2013, 02:00 AM) Ahhh, nice to see a new thread! My 7980M has been problematic the past few months, they've changed the card 5 times now and I'm still getting massive artifacts on the screen while doing normal things (surfing, work, etc) I guess I'll have to call them back again for support. i think they should check the display panel also (sometimes it's the loosened connection of the panel that causes this). you can use an external monitor to test. if not, yeah, it's time for new gpu edit: maybe i was wrong about the driver dates. side note - someone already has a simple workaround to patch the plextor m5m. I forgot i still have the dvdrom drive This post has been edited by horns: Nov 26 2013, 07:42 AM
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refnulf	Nov 26 2013, 08:56 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #14
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Nov 26 2013, 02:18 AM) tell you wht if they can't fix your issue. You might get 680M or 780M replacement So you hope for that hehe. To be honest, I'm not out for an upgraded gpu. I just want it fixed but they don't seem to know what to do. Gpu changed 5 times, 3 of those were doa. The guy on the phone once offered me the 670, told him to go fly a kite. My next planned upgrade for this laptop is only in 2015, was hoping it wouldnt give me so much trouble already and it's only one year old so far. Really disappointment as this wasn't a cheap laptop. QUOTE(horns @ Nov 26 2013, 07:04 AM) i think they should check the display panel also (sometimes it's the loosened connection of the panel that causes this). you can use an external monitor to test. if not, yeah, it's time for new gpu edit: maybe i was wrong about the driver dates. side note - someone already has a simple workaround to patch the plextor m5m. I forgot i still have the dvdrom drive It's a problem indeed. They've already changed so far the gpu 5 times, the heat sinks, the LCD,the touch pad base. I travel alot so I'm never just there to wait for them. I think I'm going to call again even though I'm only back in Pj next week. This post has been edited by refnulf: Nov 26 2013, 09:00 AM
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Aura	Nov 26 2013, 10:05 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #15
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	HAHAHA!!! Didn't expect to c my name on the top 10 "most wanted" list. LOL! Btw, I've found something interesting about 5.1 sound on Alienware systems when outputing to external 5.1 speakers. Apparently the jacks must be connected to the port at the same time before performing sound test. If sound test is done before plugging all in, no matter how u test, it will not output the other channels eventhough all r plugged in. U have to unplug and plug everything back in again before performing sound test and selecting the proper sound config. At first, I thought my laptop got some issue but after fiddling around for a while, then I realized this. I don't understand why it has this kind of behavior. Has anyone experienced this before?
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horns	Nov 26 2013, 01:42 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #16
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Nov 26 2013, 08:56 AM) It's a problem indeed. They've already changed so far the gpu 5 times, the heat sinks, the LCD,the touch pad base. I travel alot so I'm never just there to wait for them. I think I'm going to call again even though I'm only back in Pj next week. 3 times doa? that sucks :/ i guess they have changed almost all the stuff except for the mobo. QUOTE(Aura @ Nov 26 2013, 10:05 AM) HAHAHA!!! Didn't expect to c my name on the top 10 "most wanted" list. LOL! Btw, I've found something interesting about 5.1 sound on Alienware systems when outputing to external 5.1 speakers. Apparently the jacks must be connected to the port at the same time before performing sound test. If sound test is done before plugging all in, no matter how u test, it will not output the other channels eventhough all r plugged in. U have to unplug and plug everything back in again before performing sound test and selecting the proper sound config. At first, I thought my laptop got some issue but after fiddling around for a while, then I realized this. I don't understand why it has this kind of behavior. Has anyone experienced this before? good tip
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refnulf	Nov 26 2013, 01:59 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #17
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	Yeah, they asked me to go update my mobo bios to test but I told them to go research this problem carefully. I have no time to experiment. If I do that, then I might as well reinstall the OS and have everything refreshed. I'll call them later and sort it out, let's see what else they can do. M17x is only 1 year and 3 months. Sigh.
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horns	Nov 26 2013, 02:12 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #18
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Nov 26 2013, 01:59 PM) Yeah, they asked me to go update my mobo bios to test but I told them to go research this problem carefully. I have no time to experiment. If I do that, then I might as well reinstall the OS and have everything refreshed. I'll call them later and sort it out, let's see what else they can do. M17x is only 1 year and 3 months. Sigh. maybe next time ask them to bring mobo (with latest bios), gpu, and lcd (change the mobo first). you might wanna try reinstall the gpu driver too. sorry i am not familiar with the driver for 7970m. so far my experience with aw is not bad. (nevermind i touched the wooden table already)
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refnulf	Nov 26 2013, 02:16 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #19
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Nov 26 2013, 02:12 PM) maybe next time ask them to bring mobo (with latest bios), gpu, and lcd (change the mobo first). you might wanna try reinstall the gpu driver too. sorry i am not familiar with the driver for 7970m. so far my experience with aw is not bad. (nevermind i touched the wooden table already) Yeah, the system is up to date mostly but I don't like messing with things unless they're broken. Will see what Dell says. I'm getting a Samsung EVO 1TB for the PS4 but I was thinking if I should instead put it into the AW and use the Crucial M4 512GB in the PS4 instead. To be honest, I have 245GB free in the AW now because I only use it for programs and games. Movies, music, etc I keep in the other 1TB HDD. I think I'll just keep the Crucial in the AW, it's still fast as ever. 5 seconds to shut down, less than 19 seconds to login screen. I'll just upgrade the SDD when I upgrade this machine in 2015
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horns	Nov 26 2013, 03:47 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #20
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Nov 26 2013, 02:16 PM) Yeah, the system is up to date mostly but I don't like messing with things unless they're broken. Will see what Dell says. I'm getting a Samsung EVO 1TB for the PS4 but I was thinking if I should instead put it into the AW and use the Crucial M4 512GB in the PS4 instead. To be honest, I have 245GB free in the AW now because I only use it for programs and games. Movies, music, etc I keep in the other 1TB HDD. I think I'll just keep the Crucial in the AW, it's still fast as ever. 5 seconds to shut down, less than 19 seconds to login screen. I'll just upgrade the SDD when I upgrade this machine in 2015 samsung evo is a good drive. just put it on the device which you need space the most. for now, personally i still like 840 pro and plextor m5pro xtreme (due to mlc flash hehe)
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rc2x	Nov 26 2013, 04:01 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #21
Ask me about my vore fettish Senior Member 1,838 posts Joined: Jun 2008 From: The Grid	Second page! Long time no come in. This post has been edited by rc2x: Nov 26 2013, 04:01 PM
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horns	Nov 26 2013, 05:21 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #22
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	still number one ma
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refnulf	Nov 26 2013, 05:37 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #23
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Nov 26 2013, 03:47 PM) samsung evo is a good drive. just put it on the device which you need space the most. for now, personally i still like 840 pro and plextor m5pro xtreme (due to mlc flash hehe) The pro would be a suitable drive for the laptop but probably not for the PS4. Doubt there's going to be massive writes on it. Also, pro doesn't have the capacity like the Evo.
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kaoru	Nov 26 2013, 06:53 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #24
Casual Junior Member 353 posts Joined: Dec 2004	is it cheaper to buy a new alienware m17x 9 cell battery or refill the batteries inside , some forumers offer that here ive never taken the batteries out , is it good to just leave it there or take it out
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mythslasher	Nov 26 2013, 07:42 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #25
Getting Started Junior Member 61 posts Joined: Apr 2009 From: Autocity, Bm penang	Hi im new here, not an alienware owner but planning to! Might get it in february next year, any advice for new owners? should i get the brand new models or is old models perform better than the new ones such as the alienware 14? the laptop
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Aura	Nov 27 2013, 12:05 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #26
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	QUOTE(mythslasher @ Nov 26 2013, 07:42 PM) Hi im new here, not an alienware owner but planning to! Might get it in february next year, any advice for new owners? should i get the brand new models or is old models perform better than the new ones such as the alienware 14? the laptop Hi and welcome to future-owner. If u compare the older models with the newer ones, then I can assure u that the newer ones are definitely better. If u compare with 14 inch alone, the newer one has GTX 765M opposed to GT650M and also the newer one has a 1080p IPS display opposed to 900p display on the older one. This alone already states that the newer one is better. Build quality wise, IMO, newer ones has a bit sturdier build than the older one. The only con for the newer one is the newer one is thicker than the older one in terms of size.
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horns	Nov 27 2013, 12:38 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #27
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Nov 26 2013, 05:37 PM) The pro would be a suitable drive for the laptop but probably not for the PS4. Doubt there's going to be massive writes on it. Also, pro doesn't have the capacity like the Evo. i suppose the writes are mainly for game downloads and updates. it should be fine for tlc ssd's like evo. in future i do hope samsung consider to release pro versions that have higher capacities lol! (for enterprise ssd's they already have those ) QUOTE(kaoru @ Nov 26 2013, 06:53 PM) is it cheaper to buy a new alienware m17x 9 cell battery or refill the batteries inside , some forumers offer that here ive never taken the batteries out , is it good to just leave it there or take it out well.. that is one of the much cheaper options, however the outcome is really uncertain. (alternatively, you can also check taobao out; i believe it's cheaper there). i always keep the battery in. from time to time i will run the laptop on battery to drain it and recharge. recent batteries are fine because they have some preventive measures to ensure longer shelf life. (i.e. not charging if it's above 95%)
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lohboonkhai	Nov 27 2013, 01:16 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #28
New Member Junior Member 11 posts Joined: Oct 2009	QUOTE(Aura @ Nov 27 2013, 12:05 AM) Hi and welcome to future-owner. If u compare the older models with the newer ones, then I can assure u that the newer ones are definitely better. If u compare with 14 inch alone, the newer one has GTX 765M opposed to GT650M and also the newer one has a 1080p IPS display opposed to 900p display on the older one. This alone already states that the newer one is better. Build quality wise, IMO, newer ones has a bit sturdier build than the older one. The only con for the newer one is the newer one is thicker than the older one in terms of size. same here im planning to buy alienware or msi, im comparing voth of it , feels that M17-r4 or m18 is more affordable if compare to current offer AW17 or Gt70 , any1 selling it, can recommend some good dealer ?
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TSraymondtong94	Nov 27 2013, 08:40 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #29
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(lohboonkhai @ Nov 27 2013, 01:16 AM) same here im planning to buy alienware or msi, im comparing voth of it , feels that M17-r4 or m18 is more affordable if compare to current offer AW17 or Gt70 , any1 selling it, can recommend some good dealer ? try garage sales, lelong or mudah. and if im not mistaken, you can pm this guy putochip123 for R4 purchase. as for M18x R2, you might need to look at Dell USA website, they have refurbished units for sale.
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horns	Nov 27 2013, 10:34 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #30
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(lohboonkhai @ Nov 27 2013, 01:16 AM) same here im planning to buy alienware or msi, im comparing voth of it , feels that M17-r4 or m18 is more affordable if compare to current offer AW17 or Gt70 , any1 selling it, can recommend some good dealer ? i think putochip123 has one r4 with good specs on hand (i think i saw it on his fb; there should be a post regarding that in garage sales). the rest i think you should scout garage sales or places mentioned by raymondtong94.
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refnulf	Nov 27 2013, 12:32 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #31
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	Depends really,I prefer the older designs and build of the M17x laptops. Specs though,the newer ones are always going to be faster, better, etc. But to be honest, anything a year or two back will be a good purchase. Especially if its a highly specced machine. Important thing is warranty. I make sure I always max out the warranty for such cases.
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mansooriqbal	Nov 27 2013, 02:48 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #32
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(refnulf @ Nov 27 2013, 12:32 PM) Depends really,I prefer the older designs and build of the M17x laptops. Specs though,the newer ones are always going to be faster, better, etc. But to be honest, anything a year or two back will be a good purchase. Especially if its a highly specced machine. Important thing is warranty. I make sure I always max out the warranty for such cases. Same for me M17x R4 is the model to buy! or M18xR2. Either one of them. The new M17x surely looks good from outside but the keyboard and inside design disappoints me a lot. Plus the new one is more thick. If you're just a normal gamer I think processor like 3840QM i7 is wayy good enough and you still can upgrade to 780M on R4 probably 880M too later on who knows Also buying a refurbished or second hand R4 with warranty will be cheaper (y) although yes not dirt cheap as R4 still has its respect in the market This post has been edited by mansooriqbal: Nov 27 2013, 02:48 PM
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horns	Nov 27 2013, 03:52 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #33
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	i prefer the look and design of newer 17. however, in terms of features that come with haswell chip/cpu, other than 4x sata 3, the rest are not that impressive.
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Rei7	Nov 27 2013, 04:16 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #34
Game, anime and headphones ❤️ Senior Member 1,669 posts Joined: Apr 2011	Where can I upgrade my graphic card for my Legendary m15x?
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horns	Nov 27 2013, 07:05 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #35
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	the guys that i know who can offer customizations are putochip123 and illegear. or, you get the card from somewhere and ask raymondtong94 for help. have you contacted dell Malaysia to see if they have such services? by the way which card are you talking about?
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putochip123	Nov 28 2013, 10:36 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #36
Regular Senior Member 1,496 posts Joined: Jul 2008	seems like more and more ALiens here
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kaoru	Nov 28 2013, 04:14 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #37
Casual Junior Member 353 posts Joined: Dec 2004	we come in peace
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Rei7	Nov 28 2013, 06:01 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #38
Game, anime and headphones ❤️ Senior Member 1,669 posts Joined: Apr 2011	QUOTE(horns @ Nov 27 2013, 07:05 PM) the guys that i know who can offer customizations are putochip123 and illegear. or, you get the card from somewhere and ask raymondtong94 for help. have you contacted dell Malaysia to see if they have such services? by the way which card are you talking about? Any cards would be awesome bro as long as GTX 6xx or 7xx if there is any.. putochip123 got any 680 or 780?
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kaoru	Nov 28 2013, 06:14 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #39
Casual Junior Member 353 posts Joined: Dec 2004	how much for 760m , 775m or maybe just list down the availabe 7XXm series price
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mansooriqbal	Nov 28 2013, 08:53 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #40
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(Rei7 @ Nov 28 2013, 06:01 PM) Any cards would be awesome bro as long as GTX 6xx or 7xx if there is any.. putochip123 got any 680 or 780? I myself suggest to get it from a trust able ebay or amazon seller. You might find better price (Y) check taobao too. Anyone selling new or second hand GPU will give you 1 to 3 months 'personal' warranty anyway. At least with international seller you gotta just bare shipping cost and get 1 year warranty or more depending on thr terms and conditions. Shipping these days through lowyat agents quite cheap already. Good luck (y) In short it's on you to fish a good deal out internationally... if you don't want to make much efforts then I recommend sellers here who sell GPU directly but it might create a hole in your pocket
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mansooriqbal	Nov 29 2013, 12:46 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #41
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	Horns. What's your idle n load CPU temp for i7 3840QM?
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mansooriqbal	Nov 29 2013, 01:12 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #42
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	http://versus.com/en/intel-core-i7-3840qm-...-core-i7-3610qm I was remembering my G55vw with i7 3610QM with 660M after switching to R4 with 3840QM and 680M. I could really feel a lot of difference in just about everything! Especially in processing and gaming.
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putochip123	Nov 29 2013, 01:51 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #43
Regular Senior Member 1,496 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(Rei7 @ Nov 28 2013, 06:01 PM) Any cards would be awesome bro as long as GTX 6xx or 7xx if there is any.. putochip123 got any 680 or 780? 680m at RM1500, 3 months dell 1 to 1 exchange warranty. GTX770m RM800, 1 Year Dell 1 to 1 Exchange warranty i think my price are far cheaper than those international seller, and warranty are easier from me..... This post has been edited by putochip123: Nov 29 2013, 01:56 AM
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mansooriqbal	Nov 29 2013, 02:03 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #44
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(putochip123 @ Nov 29 2013, 01:51 AM) 680m at RM1500, 3 months dell 1 to 1 exchange warranty. GTX770m RM800, 1 Year Dell 1 to 1 Exchange warranty i think my price are far cheaper than those international seller, and warranty are easier from me..... maybe for people here but not for me. Like I said before it's all on you to search a good deal.. This is me trying to find a 680M 4gb in 30 seconds. http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r....&id=15942837187 Shipping through agent from China to MY less than 100RM. Probably till 50RM+ish. So it depends.
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putochip123	Nov 29 2013, 02:34 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #45
Regular Senior Member 1,496 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Nov 29 2013, 02:03 AM) maybe for people here but not for me. Like I said before it's all on you to search a good deal.. This is me trying to find a 680M 4gb in 30 seconds. http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r....&id=15942837187 Shipping through agent from China to MY less than 100RM. Probably till 50RM+ish. So it depends. nice deal there This post has been edited by putochip123: Nov 29 2013, 02:35 AM
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putochip123	Nov 29 2013, 02:38 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #46
Regular Senior Member 1,496 posts Joined: Jul 2008	so sorry i guys, i cant provide better deal than what mansooriqbal provide
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mansooriqbal	Nov 29 2013, 02:40 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #47
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(putochip123 @ Nov 29 2013, 02:38 AM) so sorry i guys, i cant provide better deal than what mansooriqbal provide lol. Nah people who got the bucks and like less hassle will prefer you. (y).
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putochip123	Nov 29 2013, 02:45 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #48
Regular Senior Member 1,496 posts Joined: Jul 2008	I wish that supplier could have reduce price for us. So we can sell cheaper. Most of the people think that we or I wanna sell expensive and ear a lot. Where actually our margin are high as well. Most of the time we are earning workmanship . Some who just buy card only. We only earn RM180 per card.Haiz..... We ccan't complain supplier as well. Who ask us born in MALAYSIA??? Haha
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mansooriqbal	Nov 29 2013, 03:41 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #49
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(putochip123 @ Nov 29 2013, 02:45 AM) I wish that supplier could have reduce price for us. So we can sell cheaper. Most of the people think that we or I wanna sell expensive and ear a lot. Where actually our margin are high as well. Most of the time we are earning workmanship . Some who just buy card only. We only earn RM180 per card.Haiz..... We ccan't complain supplier as well. Who ask us born in MALAYSIA??? Haha That's another debate. Something made in China, expensive in Malaysia, cheaper in USA. Makes no sense but 'politics' some other legal things involved too I am not a local btw. We all hate out governments, majority of us do anyway. But keep the good work on I think you're the most active AW seller around here. One thing good you did is that you trusted AW rather than any other gaming notebook. (y) for that.
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horns	Nov 29 2013, 07:06 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #50
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Nov 29 2013, 12:46 AM) Horns. What's your idle n load CPU temp for i7 3840QM? will tell you when i play some games. iirc it's above 85c on load; idle is about 58c. QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Nov 29 2013, 01:12 AM) http://versus.com/en/intel-core-i7-3840qm-...-core-i7-3610qm I was remembering my G55vw with i7 3610QM with 660M after switching to R4 with 3840QM and 680M. I could really feel a lot of difference in just about everything! Especially in processing and gaming. yeah for cpu, there are differences in everything. that's why i need the higher end cpu. This post has been edited by horns: Nov 29 2013, 09:57 AM
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horns	Nov 29 2013, 08:55 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #51
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Nov 29 2013, 02:03 AM) maybe for people here but not for me. Like I said before it's all on you to search a good deal.. This is me trying to find a 680M 4gb in 30 seconds. http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r....&id=15942837187 Shipping through agent from China to MY less than 100RM. Probably till 50RM+ish. So it depends. QUOTE(putochip123 @ Nov 29 2013, 02:38 AM) so sorry i guys, i cant provide better deal than what mansooriqbal provide yeah it depends on how a person define 'better deals'. to many, they need good parts, good warranty, and good service. that i think putochip123 can deliver with a fair price. a small fraction of us need the parts only, because we can handle the machine well. in the case of getting parts only, some of us prefer to have a good warranty (local warranty usually, because when things break down you save time to wait for shipping to and fro), while some don't. as for the price.. it can be as simple as that it's a business, so volume matters. 30mil people in Malaysia versus 314mil people in US (it's 10 times man. although other factors still apply but volume alone, or rather, market size, is enough to justify why things in US are cheaper than MY). furthermore if you're talking about China, it has good market size and it is also the origin of parts. (if i were in China i will get all parts and build my own aw18, well, m18x r2, maybe name it hornsware and sells it online lol!) that's why i consider in general putochip123 is a good seller to many people. in fact he's one of the sellers that i think still care. This post has been edited by horns: Nov 29 2013, 09:58 AM
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mansooriqbal	Nov 29 2013, 10:07 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #52
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(horns @ Nov 29 2013, 08:55 AM) yeah it depends on how a person define 'better deals'. to many, they need good parts, good warranty, and good service. that i think putochip123 can deliver with a fair price. a small fraction of us need the parts only, because we can handle the machine well. in the case of getting parts only, some of us prefer to have a good warranty (local warranty usually, because when things break down you save time to wait for shipping to and fro), while some don't. as for the price.. it can be as simple as that it's a business, so volume matters. 30mil people in Malaysia versus 314mil people in US (it's 10 times man. although other factors still apply but volume alone, or rather, market size, is enough to justify why things in US are cheaper than MY). furthermore if you're talking about China, it has good market size and it is also the origin of parts. (if i were in China i will get all parts and build my own aw18, well, m18x r2, maybe name it hornsware and sells it online lol!) that's why i consider in general putochip123 is a good seller to many people. in fact he's one of the sellers that i think still care. LOL hornsware. (y)
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horns	Nov 29 2013, 10:52 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #53
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Nov 29 2013, 10:07 AM) LOL hornsware. (y) .. or it can be hornyware preloaded with pr0n (1080p of course); all bookmarks are pr0n sites; torrent clients preloaded with pr0n seeds (with subscription options to pay-per-view or unlimited latest feeds some more). don't worry about performance; it's for sure powerful (at least 680m sli; the screen is 120Hz 3D so your eyes will not feel tired after long hours of watching movies). now how's that sound? i just create a business model that makes people rich on the side note: there is still a small glitch that i need to fix to run w8.1 pro on r4. (perhaps it's my system tweaks) the issue is when i enable w8 fast boot (secureboot disabled), the laptop will not shut down properly (need force shutdown). i don't have this issue while on w8 pro.
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mansooriqbal	Nov 29 2013, 06:29 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #54
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(horns @ Nov 29 2013, 10:52 AM) .. or it can be hornyware preloaded with pr0n (1080p of course); all bookmarks are pr0n sites; torrent clients preloaded with pr0n seeds (with subscription options to pay-per-view or unlimited latest feeds some more). don't worry about performance; it's for sure powerful (at least 680m sli; the screen is 120Hz 3D so your eyes will not feel tired after long hours of watching movies). now how's that sound? i just create a business model that makes people rich on the side note: there is still a small glitch that i need to fix to run w8.1 pro on r4. (perhaps it's my system tweaks) the issue is when i enable w8 fast boot (secureboot disabled), the laptop will not shut down properly (need force shutdown). i don't have this issue while on w8 pro. Pervertedware damn. I didn't load 8.1 yet. Super busy these days I think by the time I load I can ask you for solutions if I get any problem
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horns	Nov 29 2013, 07:51 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #55
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Nov 29 2013, 06:29 PM) Pervertedware damn. I didn't load 8.1 yet. Super busy these days I think by the time I load I can ask you for solutions if I get any problem well.. it's such a brilliant idea you know.. kinda like xbox. maybe we can call it pr0nbox. i also came out with all sorts of potential and high-margin spin-off sales dy.. ok ok ignore the above; the joke ends here. well yeah i will help if i know the answers. i like minimalist setup it's easier for me to maintain. need to check on another laptop that has w8.1 on it. i suspect the bios a13 is the issue. maybe tonight i will do another round of clean install. i think g55 will run it well for the lack of secureboot thing. (i have run a virtualized version of w8.1 pro on top of it; using it now; no issue and all drivers work)
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moc	Nov 29 2013, 09:13 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #56
New Member Junior Member 34 posts Joined: Jan 2010	any m17x r3/r4 with gtx 780m here? This post has been edited by moc: Nov 29 2013, 09:18 PM
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horns	Nov 29 2013, 11:15 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #57
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(moc @ Nov 29 2013, 09:13 PM) any m17x r3/r4 with gtx 780m here? i think we are still waiting for one. it's best to get one if your current card is a 660m.
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kaoru	Nov 30 2013, 12:44 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #58
Casual Junior Member 353 posts Joined: Dec 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Nov 29 2013, 11:15 PM) i think we are still waiting for one. it's best to get one if your current card is a 660m. but then u also need to upgrade the power brick from 180 to 240
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horns	Nov 30 2013, 01:14 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #59
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(kaoru @ Nov 30 2013, 12:44 AM) but then u also need to upgrade the power brick from 180 to 240 yeah sure in order to get more out of the laptop, it's better to give it more power.
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duabijitelur	Nov 30 2013, 06:55 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #60
iPhone 6 :D Senior Member 1,951 posts Joined: Jun 2008 From: Mars	damn i solve my overheating issues, damn dust clog at the cpu fan == temporary using toothpaste as thermal paste, gonna get new one ASAP
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ccl9n	Nov 30 2013, 10:29 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #61
Getting Started Junior Member 232 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Do you guys still using Windows 8 or already upgrade it safely to Win 8.1 ?
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horns	Nov 30 2013, 11:42 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #62
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(duabijitelur @ Nov 30 2013, 06:55 PM) damn i solve my overheating issues, damn dust clog at the cpu fan == temporary using toothpaste as thermal paste, gonna get new one ASAP it's better to clean up and replace thermal paste on a regular basis (same as gpu)
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TSraymondtong94	Dec 1 2013, 08:30 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #63
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(ccl9n @ Nov 30 2013, 10:29 PM) Do you guys still using Windows 8 or already upgrade it safely to Win 8.1 ? safely upgraded to W8.1 but not on an alienware.
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dannygeni	Dec 1 2013, 06:47 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #64
Regular Senior Member 1,804 posts Joined: Jun 2009	Using 8.1 for bout 1month liao
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Kernkraft400	Dec 1 2013, 07:11 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #65
Master Chief Senior Member 2,977 posts Joined: Sep 2006 From: 3°10'21.80"N , 101°43'17.20"E	I've been using Windows 8.1 but I reckon it's not recommended yet.
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horns	Dec 2 2013, 12:23 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #66
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	except for small issues with secureboot (which can be resolved easily by adjusting bios settings), there is no apparent issue. i mean, for r4.
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kaoru	Dec 2 2013, 01:03 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #67
Casual Junior Member 353 posts Joined: Dec 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 2 2013, 12:23 AM) except for small issues with secureboot (which can be resolved easily by adjusting bios settings), there is no apparent issue. i mean, for r4. i was wondering why it had that secureboot writing on the bottom right. so its bios settings , will look into it. what do i need to change in bios ?
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horns	Dec 2 2013, 05:09 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #68
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(kaoru @ Dec 2 2013, 01:03 PM) i was wondering why it had that secureboot writing on the bottom right. so its bios settings , will look into it. what do i need to change in bios ? er i'm talking about other issues. for that secureboot watermark, there is no need to play with bios. you should update your w8.1 from windows updates. there was an official patch to remove it released last month. source: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows...-boot-watermark
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moc	Dec 2 2013, 08:24 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #69
New Member Junior Member 34 posts Joined: Jan 2010	if i want to upgrade to ssd on my m17x r4, so the exisitng 32gd ssd still needed? if yes so i have 2 fast drive? how to upgrade a new ssd at the same time i want maintain the hybrid drive(32ssd caching+1tb hdd)
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duabijitelur	Dec 2 2013, 10:45 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #70
iPhone 6 :D Senior Member 1,951 posts Joined: Jun 2008 From: Mars	if always got that IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL BSOD , meaning that probably is driver problem? This post has been edited by duabijitelur: Dec 2 2013, 10:46 PM
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horns	Dec 2 2013, 11:28 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #71
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(moc @ Dec 2 2013, 08:24 PM) if i want to upgrade to ssd on my m17x r4, so the exisitng 32gd ssd still needed? if yes so i have 2 fast drive? how to upgrade a new ssd at the same time i want maintain the hybrid drive(32ssd caching+1tb hdd) if you wanna run the OS on ssd, it's best to have ahci mode enabled for sata operation. the change will break the caching (raid mode). you still can use it as separate ssd. to maintain that, don't change anything. just put in the ssd and it should run also but not sure if it's running optimally. QUOTE(duabijitelur @ Dec 2 2013, 10:45 PM) if always got that IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL BSOD , meaning that probably is driver problem? normally i check the driver first also. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms854226.aspx
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ccl9n	Dec 5 2013, 05:18 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #72
Getting Started Junior Member 232 posts Joined: Jan 2003	HI guys, Need your help about this error. After upgrade to Windows 8.1 Device Manager Under Sound, video and controllers I getting Audio Bluetooth device error for Qualcomm Atheros Communications Device status: This device cannot start. (Code 10) Object Path Component was not a directory object. You guys update wat driver?
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Aura	Dec 5 2013, 09:58 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #73
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	QUOTE(ccl9n @ Dec 5 2013, 05:18 AM) HI guys, Need your help about this error. After upgrade to Windows 8.1 Device Manager Under Sound, video and controllers I getting Audio Bluetooth device error for Qualcomm Atheros Communications Device status: This device cannot start. (Code 10) Object Path Component was not a directory object. You guys update wat driver? Have u tried using the windows stock driver? That might work cos not all of the components' drivers are updated by the manufacturer yet. Saw from Alienware forums that early next year around Jan only then Alienware will release all drivers which has Windows 8.1 compatibility.
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ccl9n	Dec 5 2013, 11:06 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #74
Getting Started Junior Member 232 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Aura @ Dec 5 2013, 09:58 AM) Have u tried using the windows stock driver? That might work cos not all of the components' drivers are updated by the manufacturer yet. Saw from Alienware forums that early next year around Jan only then Alienware will release all drivers which has Windows 8.1 compatibility. Windows Stock driver how to installed it?
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ccl9n	Dec 5 2013, 10:13 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #75
Getting Started Junior Member 232 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(ccl9n @ Dec 5 2013, 11:06 AM) Windows Stock driver how to installed it? Issue solved, i just uninstalled the Killer1202_W74W84_X05_A00_Setup-58XTJ_ZPE, then reinstalled it back. Everything works fine. No driver issue. Thanks guys even nobody having the solutions. hahaha , can sleep well play well
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horns	Dec 5 2013, 10:48 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #76
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(ccl9n @ Dec 5 2013, 10:13 PM) Issue solved, i just uninstalled the Killer1202_W74W84_X05_A00_Setup-58XTJ_ZPE, then reinstalled it back. Everything works fine. No driver issue. Thanks guys even nobody having the solutions. hahaha , can sleep well play well nice. it's kind of hard to find a solution when there is no issue for us you know :/
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duabijitelur	Dec 6 2013, 07:50 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #77
iPhone 6 :D Senior Member 1,951 posts Joined: Jun 2008 From: Mars	lol i crash when using 13.9 driver ==
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mansooriqbal	Dec 7 2013, 04:16 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #78
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	Updated to latest beta driver on windows 7 for killer wireless 1103. I have to say much much improvement and a stable connection. I was having weird disconnection issues using the previous driver. Got the beta driver from thr website.
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horns	Dec 7 2013, 06:07 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #79
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Dec 7 2013, 04:16 PM) Updated to latest beta driver on windows 7 for killer wireless 1103. I have to say much much improvement and a stable connection. I was having weird disconnection issues using the previous driver. Got the beta driver from thr website. I have it for sometime. however i didntt test it yet. I have no issue with 1103. It is stable with my ap.
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refnulf	Dec 9 2013, 09:34 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #80
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	Wow, you guys are very advanced.I'm still clinging on to my Windows 7 UE as long as I can. Also, if I considered a change of GPU to nvidia?Would anything else need to be changed? I'm currently using the 7970m. This post has been edited by refnulf: Dec 9 2013, 09:36 AM
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TSraymondtong94	Dec 9 2013, 10:10 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #81
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 9 2013, 09:34 AM) Wow, you guys are very advanced.I'm still clinging on to my Windows 7 UE as long as I can. Also, if I considered a change of GPU to nvidia?Would anything else need to be changed? I'm currently using the 7970m. Follow this steps
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mansooriqbal	Dec 9 2013, 02:56 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #82
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 9 2013, 09:34 AM) Wow, you guys are very advanced.I'm still clinging on to my Windows 7 UE as long as I can. Also, if I considered a change of GPU to nvidia?Would anything else need to be changed? I'm currently using the 7970m. what GPU are you going to get? what will you do of 7970M?
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horns	Dec 9 2013, 03:32 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #83
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	confirmed: if you have activated your oem copy of w8.1 single language via ms phone support, the activation tokens backup via advanced tokens manager (atm) will work. atm warned users that it has only 'partial' backup, i.e. successful restores can only work for those activations via phone, not the online activations. hehe now i can do unlimited fresh installs that i want, again
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kaoru	Dec 9 2013, 06:09 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #84
Casual Junior Member 353 posts Joined: Dec 2004	the only problem i have now with windows 8.1 is that i cant play Batman Arkham City , something wrong with games for windows live. have tried everything founf on the net to restore it to no avail.
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refnulf	Dec 10 2013, 12:47 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #85
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Dec 9 2013, 02:56 PM) what GPU are you going to get? what will you do of 7970M? Not sure man, current 7970 seems to be problematic.
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horns	Dec 10 2013, 08:48 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #86
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 10 2013, 12:47 AM) Not sure man, current 7970 seems to be problematic. go nvidia lol! what exactly are the problems for a 7970m? drivers?
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refnulf	Dec 10 2013, 12:37 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #87
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 10 2013, 08:48 AM) go nvidia lol! what exactly are the problems for a 7970m? drivers? The artifacts on the screen that happens pretty often. Also after I recover from sleep mode, the screen looks funny. Moving lines across the screen that doesn't go away till I restart. It's getting to be pretty frustrating. [attachmentid=3762037] EDIT: Contacted Dell today and spoke to another rep and explained the issue. So far GPU changed 5 times and LCD changed once. Touch pad was changed once but that was another issue. The keyboard is beginning to not respond that well on certain keys but that's a different matter. Rep said that she was going to submit a request for a new unit. Of course, I'm not very happy with that. I like what I have now, I just want the problem fixed. And if it's approved, I get one of the new ugly designs So we'll see how that goes. The ram I'm using on this machine might not work on the new one as well. DDR3 vs DDR3L. So another issue. Not prepared to see 32GB of ram go to waste. I've had this machine for about 1.5 years now and it's been pretty problematic this whole year. Also, if you're talking about the drivers it's not a great subject either. I think I'm on 13.8 and that's pretty much the most stable one so far. The latest ones suck and I've been through most of them till this point. Nvidia would have been a lot easier when it comes to drivers, but the expense would have taken my notebook over my budget. This post has been edited by refnulf: Dec 10 2013, 01:08 PM
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mansooriqbal	Dec 10 2013, 02:43 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #88
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 10 2013, 12:37 PM) The artifacts on the screen that happens pretty often. Also after I recover from sleep mode, the screen looks funny. Moving lines across the screen that doesn't go away till I restart. It's getting to be pretty frustrating. [attachmentid=3762037] EDIT: Contacted Dell today and spoke to another rep and explained the issue. So far GPU changed 5 times and LCD changed once. Touch pad was changed once but that was another issue. The keyboard is beginning to not respond that well on certain keys but that's a different matter. Rep said that she was going to submit a request for a new unit. Of course, I'm not very happy with that. I like what I have now, I just want the problem fixed. And if it's approved, I get one of the new ugly designs So we'll see how that goes. The ram I'm using on this machine might not work on the new one as well. DDR3 vs DDR3L. So another issue. Not prepared to see 32GB of ram go to waste. I've had this machine for about 1.5 years now and it's been pretty problematic this whole year. Also, if you're talking about the drivers it's not a great subject either. I think I'm on 13.8 and that's pretty much the most stable one so far. The latest ones suck and I've been through most of them till this point. Nvidia would have been a lot easier when it comes to drivers, but the expense would have taken my notebook over my budget. Be happy la! I am sure you will get a new machine
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refnulf	Dec 10 2013, 02:44 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #89
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	Latest update, Dell has approved a new unit. Now wait for the email with the quote.
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mansooriqbal	Dec 10 2013, 02:46 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #90
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 10 2013, 02:44 PM) Latest update, Dell has approved a new unit. Now wait for the email with the quote. Do let us know the quote. And you got the right to reject quote and then they might give you improved one. So try to get more out of them if possible. Maybe 780M
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refnulf	Dec 10 2013, 03:05 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #91
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Dec 10 2013, 02:46 PM) Do let us know the quote. And you got the right to reject quote and then they might give you improved one. So try to get more out of them if possible. Maybe 780M Thanks for the advice, I'll update once I have the quote. Should be in a day or two.
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horns	Dec 10 2013, 04:10 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #92
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 10 2013, 12:37 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « The artifacts on the screen that happens pretty often. Also after I recover from sleep mode, the screen looks funny. Moving lines across the screen that doesn't go away till I restart. It's getting to be pretty frustrating. [attachmentid=3762037] EDIT: Contacted Dell today and spoke to another rep and explained the issue. So far GPU changed 5 times and LCD changed once. Touch pad was changed once but that was another issue. The keyboard is beginning to not respond that well on certain keys but that's a different matter. Rep said that she was going to submit a request for a new unit. Of course, I'm not very happy with that. I like what I have now, I just want the problem fixed. And if it's approved, I get one of the new ugly designs So we'll see how that goes. The ram I'm using on this machine might not work on the new one as well. DDR3 vs DDR3L. So another issue. Not prepared to see 32GB of ram go to waste. I've had this machine for about 1.5 years now and it's been pretty problematic this whole year. Also, if you're talking about the drivers it's not a great subject either. I think I'm on 13.8 and that's pretty much the most stable one so far. The latest ones suck and I've been through most of them till this point. Nvidia would have been a lot easier when it comes to drivers, but the expense would have taken my notebook over my budget. wow damn. i didn't know it's that bad; a whole year with that is painfully frustrating if i were you :/ since component replacements couldn't help, getting a new unit might be better for you. yeah the ram's are not compatible. (well, they will work; but they're not good for other components in the long run)
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refnulf	Dec 10 2013, 04:13 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #93
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 10 2013, 04:10 PM) wow damn. i didn't know it's that bad; a whole year with that is painfully frustrating if i were you :/ since component replacements couldn't help, getting a new unit might be better for you. yeah the ram's are not compatible. (well, they will work; but they're not good for other components in the long run) Only reason I was able to hang on so long was because I was away long stretches of the time so I wasn't really using the machine that much. But whenever I wanted to, horrible issues that Dell couldn't fix.
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horns	Dec 10 2013, 04:18 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #94
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 10 2013, 04:13 PM) Only reason I was able to hang on so long was because I was away long stretches of the time so I wasn't really using the machine that much. But whenever I wanted to, horrible issues that Dell couldn't fix. yeah figured that out in your older posts. i think if you managed to do call dell for replacement units a few months earlier you might get one with 680m already. (i said this because nvidia 680m in my r4's are fine).
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refnulf	Dec 10 2013, 04:20 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #95
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 10 2013, 04:18 PM) yeah figured that out in your older posts. i think if you managed to do call dell for replacement units a few months earlier you might get one with 680m already. (i said this because nvidia 680m in my r4's are fine). Few months earlier they were replacing my GPUs week after week. 3 arrived DOA, lol. And I was away for weeks in between the replacements so it took some time to get done. Never went through a replacement before, so let's see what happens. They might have another R4 around hopefully! This post has been edited by refnulf: Dec 10 2013, 04:20 PM
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horns	Dec 10 2013, 04:23 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #96
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 10 2013, 04:20 PM) Few months earlier they were replacing my GPUs week after week. 3 arrived DOA, lol. And I was away for weeks in between the replacements so it took some time to get done. Never went through a replacement before, so let's see what happens. They might have another R4 around hopefully! it's really too bad. good luck with the new machine just sell off the ram's and get new sticks.
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refnulf	Dec 10 2013, 04:38 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #97
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 10 2013, 04:23 PM) it's really too bad. good luck with the new machine just sell off the ram's and get new sticks. Looks like I'll have to do that if I get a new model. If not, then I can keep em.
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horns	Dec 10 2013, 04:49 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #98
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 10 2013, 04:38 PM) Looks like I'll have to do that if I get a new model. If not, then I can keep em. yeah; about the new model, it's not that bad
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Kernkraft400	Dec 10 2013, 05:38 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #99
Master Chief Senior Member 2,977 posts Joined: Sep 2006 From: 3°10'21.80"N , 101°43'17.20"E	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 10 2013, 04:49 PM) yeah; about the new model, it's not that bad What new model are you guys talking about? Sorry for being ignorant.
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horns	Dec 10 2013, 06:16 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #100
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Kernkraft400 @ Dec 10 2013, 05:38 PM) What new model are you guys talking about? Sorry for being ignorant. the current aw 17. refnulf has a chance to get one as replacement to his r4. This post has been edited by horns: Dec 10 2013, 06:17 PM
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refnulf	Dec 10 2013, 06:45 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #101
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 10 2013, 06:16 PM) the current aw 17. refnulf has a chance to get one as replacement to his r4. Refnulf likes his R4 design more than the newer ones
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horns	Dec 10 2013, 07:22 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #102
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	LOL!
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mansooriqbal	Dec 10 2013, 10:13 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #103
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 10 2013, 06:45 PM) Refnulf likes his R4 design more than the newer ones same for me R4 FTW!
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refnulf	Dec 10 2013, 10:22 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #104
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Dec 10 2013, 10:13 PM) same for me R4 FTW! Indeed man, it's a real beauty!
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horns	Dec 10 2013, 10:46 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #105
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	:/ i'm fine with r4, but i like aw17 a bit more.
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refnulf	Dec 10 2013, 11:01 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #106
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 10 2013, 10:46 PM) :/ i'm fine with r4, but i like aw17 a bit more. The latest one? r5? This post has been edited by refnulf: Dec 10 2013, 11:01 PM
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horns	Dec 10 2013, 11:15 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #107
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 10 2013, 11:01 PM) The latest one? r5? yeah r5. however there are a number of things that i don't like, too. the battery for instance. i think it's much better if they allow us to detach it when necessary.
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refnulf	Dec 10 2013, 11:43 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #108
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 10 2013, 11:15 PM) yeah r5. however there are a number of things that i don't like, too. the battery for instance. i think it's much better if they allow us to detach it when necessary. You can't detach the battery?
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horns	Dec 10 2013, 11:50 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #109
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 10 2013, 11:43 PM) You can't detach the battery? r5's battery is behind the back plate. it's not like r4, which is detachable easily.
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refnulf	Dec 10 2013, 11:50 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #110
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 10 2013, 11:50 PM) r5's battery is behind the back plate. it's not like r4, which is detachable easily. How hard is it to remove the back plate?
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horns	Dec 11 2013, 12:07 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #111
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 10 2013, 11:50 PM) How hard is it to remove the back plate? it's not hard hahal! but still it's best to just wanna push and take it out i think r4's internal design is much better than r5.
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refnulf	Dec 11 2013, 12:47 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #112
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 11 2013, 12:07 AM) it's not hard hahal! but still it's best to just wanna push and take it out i think r4's internal design is much better than r5. Only thing that pissed me off about the R4 was the ram slots under the keyboard. But everything else was fine. My R4 came with some of the screws with the groves worn. So I had trouble getting my ram in. Had Dell site fellas come and replace the screws after a while.
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Aura	Dec 11 2013, 02:11 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #113
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 11 2013, 12:07 AM) it's not hard hahal! but still it's best to just wanna push and take it out i think r4's internal design is much better than r5. That's called lazy la...
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TSraymondtong94	Dec 11 2013, 02:24 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #114
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 11 2013, 12:47 AM) Only thing that pissed me off about the R4 was the ram slots under the keyboard. But everything else was fine. My R4 came with some of the screws with the groves worn. So I had trouble getting my ram in. Had Dell site fellas come and replace the screws after a while. just to share my experience on dismantling M18x (i think its the same as M17x). basically its just remove the back cover, the screws holding the keyboard cover and pry out the keyboard cover. then, unplug the shortcut keys cable and you are good to remove the keyboard. its practically not a hard job to access the RAM slots under the keyboard. This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Dec 11 2013, 02:25 AM
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refnulf	Dec 11 2013, 02:37 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #115
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 11 2013, 02:24 AM) just to share my experience on dismantling M18x (i think its the same as M17x). basically its just remove the back cover, the screws holding the keyboard cover and pry out the keyboard cover. then, unplug the shortcut keys cable and you are good to remove the keyboard. its practically not a hard job to access the RAM slots under the keyboard. That wasn't the hard part, the metal case covering the ram slots were. The screw grooves were totally dead I couldn't unscrew them and put the ram in
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TSraymondtong94	Dec 11 2013, 02:50 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #116
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 11 2013, 02:37 AM) That wasn't the hard part, the metal case covering the ram slots were. The screw grooves were totally dead I couldn't unscrew them and put the ram in thats a hard job then. screws and grooves are vital, so they must be aligned properly upon tightening. if you feel hard when tightening the screws, you must remove the screw again and align it properly.
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refnulf	Dec 11 2013, 02:54 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #117
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 11 2013, 02:50 AM) thats a hard job then. screws and grooves are vital, so they must be aligned properly upon tightening. if you feel hard when tightening the screws, you must remove the screw again and align it properly. Yeah, I blame whoever screwed em down the first time. Probably at the factory. To be honest, most of the screws were in bad condition when I received my R4. I had to get a technician to come and replace more than 11 screws and they still managed to make a mess out of that. So I replaced a few screws myself.
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horns	Dec 11 2013, 07:16 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #118
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 11 2013, 12:47 AM) Only thing that pissed me off about the R4 was the ram slots under the keyboard. But everything else was fine. My R4 came with some of the screws with the groves worn. So I had trouble getting my ram in. Had Dell site fellas come and replace the screws after a while. ram slots under keyboard is not that bad. in terms of disassembly, imo it's the dvdrom/bluray drive. for asus g55, it's just 1 screw and slight push to take it out and replace with hdd caddy. for r4, it's a relatively tedious task. i have put an msata ssd into my r4 also. you just need to take the palm rest area out. QUOTE(Aura @ Dec 11 2013, 02:11 AM) That's called lazy la... no la.. it's about convenience LOL! QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 11 2013, 02:24 AM) just to share my experience on dismantling M18x (i think its the same as M17x). basically its just remove the back cover, the screws holding the keyboard cover and pry out the keyboard cover. then, unplug the shortcut keys cable and you are good to remove the keyboard. its practically not a hard job to access the RAM slots under the keyboard. nice tip basically tearing r4 down is quite simple. (way simple than my asus g55) QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 11 2013, 02:54 AM) Yeah, I blame whoever screwed em down the first time. Probably at the factory. To be honest, most of the screws were in bad condition when I received my R4. I had to get a technician to come and replace more than 11 screws and they still managed to make a mess out of that. So I replaced a few screws myself. many tend to forget that we do not need to tighten the screws in laptops with much strength :/
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refnulf	Dec 11 2013, 03:22 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #119
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	Got the quote. What do you think? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « W510905MYWIN8-Alienware 17 0.00 0.00 Alienware 17 Base 1 4th Generation Intel®Core™i7-4800MQ processor (6MB Cache, up to 3.7GHz w/ Intel®Turbo Boost) 1 Thank You for Choosing Dell 3 for direct order 1 17.3 inch (439.42 mm) WLED FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare Display 1 Palmrest with Non Variable Pressure Technology 1 Integrated Digital 7.1 Surround Audio Support 1 System Documentation(ENG/SCH/TCH) 1 Welcome Letter - English 1 Alienware Placemat for APCC/CCC 1 Alienware 17 Anodized Aluminum 1 Directship Info Mod 1 Skype Software 1 Alienware 17 Media Resource DVD RDVD 1 16GB Dual Channel DDR3L at 1600MHz 1 750GB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s + 80GB mSATA SSD Caching 1 Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BD-ROM, DVDRW, CD-RW) 1 Dolby Royalty 1 Power Cord (UK) 1 Power Supply : Alienware 180W AC Adapter 1 8-cell Lithium Ion (86 wHr) Battery 1 Broadcom 4352 802.11 ac 2x2 and Bluetooth 4.0 label 1 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M with 3GB GDDR5 1 5G WiFi Broadcom 4352 802.11n/ac and Bluetooth 4.0 driver 1 5G WiFi Broadcom 4352 802.11n/ac and Bluetooth 4.0 1 Alienware Non-VPT Keyboard English International 1 Windows 8 Single Language English (64bit) 1 Windows 8 Single Language Media DVD English 1 Microsoft Office Software Image (Multi-Language) 1 CyberLink Media Suite 2.0 BD3D 1 MPEG2 License, Win8 1 Alienware 17 R1 - Ranger System Driver 1 additional software 1 Alienware Command Center 3.0 1 Avatar - Alienhead 3D 1 McAfee LiveSafe 24 month subscription 1 For Info Only:Dell's Terms and Conditions apply 1 24x7 Telephone Technical Support Hotline: 1-800-885-784 1 2 Years Priority PC User 24x7 Support (Round-The-Clock Technical Assistance) 1 # Includes Yr 2 Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis 1 # Includes Year 2 Parts Exchange Service 1 # 2 Years Accidental Damage Service 1 # Yr 1 Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis 1 # Year 1 Standard POW 1 For Info Only: 2-year Premier Service with Accidental Damage Service 1 Anodized Aluminum 1 Technical Support 1 Technical Support 1 For Info Only:Laptop Batteries Carry One Year Warranty Only From Invoice Date 1 Laptop Batteries Carry One Year Warranty Only From Invoice Date 1 Dell's Terms and Conditions apply 1 For Info Only:Great Technical Tips & Information available 24x7 at http://support.ap.dell.com 1 Great Technical Tips & Information available 24x7 at http://support.ap.dell.com 1 FGA NB-OL-BTO Freight Charges(Malaysia) 1 Thank You for Choosing Dell Is that 2 years complete cover? And I originally had 2 x 1TB 5400 drives. This post has been edited by refnulf: Dec 11 2013, 03:22 PM
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mansooriqbal	Dec 11 2013, 03:45 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #120
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 11 2013, 03:22 PM) Got the quote. What do you think? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « W510905MYWIN8-Alienware 17 0.00 0.00 Alienware 17 Base 1 4th Generation Intel®Core™i7-4800MQ processor (6MB Cache, up to 3.7GHz w/ Intel®Turbo Boost) 1 Thank You for Choosing Dell 3 for direct order 1 17.3 inch (439.42 mm) WLED FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare Display 1 Palmrest with Non Variable Pressure Technology 1 Integrated Digital 7.1 Surround Audio Support 1 System Documentation(ENG/SCH/TCH) 1 Welcome Letter - English 1 Alienware Placemat for APCC/CCC 1 Alienware 17 Anodized Aluminum 1 Directship Info Mod 1 Skype Software 1 Alienware 17 Media Resource DVD RDVD 1 16GB Dual Channel DDR3L at 1600MHz 1 750GB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s + 80GB mSATA SSD Caching 1 Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BD-ROM, DVDRW, CD-RW) 1 Dolby Royalty 1 Power Cord (UK) 1 Power Supply : Alienware 180W AC Adapter 1 8-cell Lithium Ion (86 wHr) Battery 1 Broadcom 4352 802.11 ac 2x2 and Bluetooth 4.0 label 1 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M with 3GB GDDR5 1 5G WiFi Broadcom 4352 802.11n/ac and Bluetooth 4.0 driver 1 5G WiFi Broadcom 4352 802.11n/ac and Bluetooth 4.0 1 Alienware Non-VPT Keyboard English International 1 Windows 8 Single Language English (64bit) 1 Windows 8 Single Language Media DVD English 1 Microsoft Office Software Image (Multi-Language) 1 CyberLink Media Suite 2.0 BD3D 1 MPEG2 License, Win8 1 Alienware 17 R1 - Ranger System Driver 1 additional software 1 Alienware Command Center 3.0 1 Avatar - Alienhead 3D 1 McAfee LiveSafe 24 month subscription 1 For Info Only:Dell's Terms and Conditions apply 1 24x7 Telephone Technical Support Hotline: 1-800-885-784 1 2 Years Priority PC User 24x7 Support (Round-The-Clock Technical Assistance) 1 # Includes Yr 2 Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis 1 # Includes Year 2 Parts Exchange Service 1 # 2 Years Accidental Damage Service 1 # Yr 1 Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis 1 # Year 1 Standard POW 1 For Info Only: 2-year Premier Service with Accidental Damage Service 1 Anodized Aluminum 1 Technical Support 1 Technical Support 1 For Info Only:Laptop Batteries Carry One Year Warranty Only From Invoice Date 1 Laptop Batteries Carry One Year Warranty Only From Invoice Date 1 Dell's Terms and Conditions apply 1 For Info Only:Great Technical Tips & Information available 24x7 at http://support.ap.dell.com 1 Great Technical Tips & Information available 24x7 at http://support.ap.dell.com 1 FGA NB-OL-BTO Freight Charges(Malaysia) 1 Thank You for Choosing Dell Is that 2 years complete cover? And I originally had 2 x 1TB 5400 drives. ask them to give you 2 1tb u dont want tht 750GB. secondly that warranty you wont get it. As soon as you replace ur old laptop... ur warranty will be switched too. You will continue your old warranty only.
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refnulf	Dec 11 2013, 04:47 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #121
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Dec 11 2013, 03:45 PM) ask them to give you 2 1tb u dont want tht 750GB. secondly that warranty you wont get it. As soon as you replace ur old laptop... ur warranty will be switched too. You will continue your old warranty only. Yeah, my original warranty was 3 years complete cover. They said will continue my current warranty. Also that I can upgrade it as per normal by contacting the sales team. This post has been edited by refnulf: Dec 11 2013, 04:53 PM
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mansooriqbal	Dec 11 2013, 05:03 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #122
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 11 2013, 04:47 PM) Yeah, my original warranty was 3 years complete cover. They said will continue my current warranty. Also that I can upgrade it as per normal by contacting the sales team. true.
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refnulf	Dec 11 2013, 05:15 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #123
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Dec 11 2013, 05:03 PM) true. I asked about the HDD and the GPU upgrade. Just waiting for answers now. See what they say.
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horns	Dec 11 2013, 05:41 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #124
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 11 2013, 04:47 PM) Yeah, my original warranty was 3 years complete cover. They said will continue my current warranty. Also that I can upgrade it as per normal by contacting the sales team. sweet ma let's wait for the good news.
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sam240	Dec 11 2013, 08:31 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #125
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 3,657 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Hi Bro, Alienware is new to me, some questions here: 1) Is docking station available for laptop model? 2) If without docking station, how many display output can display on external 24" or 27" monitor? 3) Which model can support external display up to 3 monitors?
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refnulf	Dec 11 2013, 11:39 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #126
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	AW doesn't have docking. This post has been edited by refnulf: Dec 11 2013, 11:56 PM
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horns	Dec 12 2013, 12:43 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #127
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	look at my samsung 840 pro with RAPID mode: the system is even more responsive now however, compared to my ram disk:
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mansooriqbal	Dec 12 2013, 02:20 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #128
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 12 2013, 12:43 AM) look at my samsung 840 pro with RAPID mode: the system is even more responsive now however, compared to my ram disk: (y)
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refnulf	Dec 12 2013, 03:54 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #129
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	Just got the SSD? I'll have to move my M4 to the new machine after I get it. Don't think I need a new one yet. Then gotta spend a butt load on ram again. This post has been edited by refnulf: Dec 12 2013, 03:55 AM
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mansooriqbal	Dec 12 2013, 04:01 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #130
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 12 2013, 03:54 AM) Just got the SSD? I'll have to move my M4 to the new machine after I get it. Don't think I need a new one yet. Then gotta spend a butt load on ram again. imho 16Gb is more than enough for a normal user plus heavy gamer... unless you're using some special tools or running VMs or something which requires a lot of RAM. I would suggest you to save money and just use the 16GB you will get with your M17.
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refnulf	Dec 12 2013, 08:42 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #131
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Dec 12 2013, 04:01 AM) imho 16Gb is more than enough for a normal user plus heavy gamer... unless you're using some special tools or running VMs or something which requires a lot of RAM. I would suggest you to save money and just use the 16GB you will get with your M17. Yeah. I do all that and more hence the need for more ram. Cheapest DDR3L is RM200+ per 8GB?
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horns	Dec 12 2013, 08:48 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #132
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 12 2013, 03:54 AM) Just got the SSD? I'll have to move my M4 to the new machine after I get it. Don't think I need a new one yet. Then gotta spend a butt load on ram again. no they're my old ones. unless you need more capacities, it's better for you to spend for other stuff instead of getting new ssd's.
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TSraymondtong94	Dec 12 2013, 08:51 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #133
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 12 2013, 08:48 AM) unless you need more capacities, it's better for you to spend for other stuff instead of getting new ssd's. + or save up the money for you to go happy with your gf, have a venti cup of starbucks etc.
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refnulf	Dec 12 2013, 09:09 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #134
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 12 2013, 08:51 AM) + or save up the money for you to go happy with your gf, have a venti cup of starbucks etc. That's long gone. Now we're talking angry wife who doesn't drink coffee.
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horns	Dec 12 2013, 09:38 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #135
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 12 2013, 08:51 AM) + or save up the money for you to go happy with your gf, have a venti cup of starbucks etc. right the more i test different ssd's the more i feel that for common usage (mostly sata/msata consumer variants), it's fine to get ssd's of consumer grade. for now, the sweet spot is still 240gb or more. (i was hoping for a shift from that to 480gb or more this year but that didn't happen; instead new form factors came out with much better speeds) QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 12 2013, 09:09 AM) That's long gone. Now we're talking angry wife who doesn't drink coffee. LOL!
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refnulf	Dec 12 2013, 09:43 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #136
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	My SSD is managed to 435GB of available space, but I have more than 212GB free. I hardly put anything on the SSD except for games, apps, etc. Everything else is on the 1TB second drive. Movies, music, stuff I don't mind losing. Slow access compared to the SSD, but it was cheap. Doubt I need a SSD upgrade just yet, it's still very fast, very sweet even though it's not one of the new generation SSDs. I'll just wait and save up for a 2TB SSD whenever it comes out next year or the year after that.
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horns	Dec 12 2013, 11:00 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #137
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 12 2013, 09:43 AM) My SSD is managed to 435GB of available space, but I have more than 212GB free. I hardly put anything on the SSD except for games, apps, etc. Everything else is on the 1TB second drive. Movies, music, stuff I don't mind losing. Slow access compared to the SSD, but it was cheap. Doubt I need a SSD upgrade just yet, it's still very fast, very sweet even though it's not one of the new generation SSDs. I'll just wait and save up for a 2TB SSD whenever it comes out next year or the year after that. same here; for data storage i still use hdd. yeah 2tb is possible now for consumer ssd's. samsung might be the first to push this out.
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refnulf	Dec 12 2013, 01:45 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #138
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	the ssd is really quite perfect. I just wish it wasn't so ridiculously expensive.
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mansooriqbal	Dec 12 2013, 02:01 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #139
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 12 2013, 09:09 AM) That's long gone. Now we're talking angry wife who doesn't drink coffee. LOL game over bro. HAHAHAHA.
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horns	Dec 12 2013, 02:31 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #140
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 12 2013, 01:45 PM) the ssd is really quite perfect. I just wish it wasn't so ridiculously expensive. m4 is fine. yeah i know :/ they are making huge profits from it.
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refnulf	Dec 12 2013, 07:17 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #141
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	So I agreed to their terms and I should get the new machine in 14-21 days. Specifications wise, seems to be slightly (just slightly) better than what I have now along with the new ugly R5 chassis. GPU is the 770M, not sure how much better the 780M is. Comparisons show that the 680 is still holding its own against the newer cards. This post has been edited by refnulf: Dec 12 2013, 08:24 PM
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ccl9n	Dec 12 2013, 09:41 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #142
Getting Started Junior Member 232 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Hi guys, After upgrade to Win 8.1 , a mystery partition drive appeared in my computer. Winretools G: drive ....... anyone having this drive showed up. i check at the diskpart it showed as hidden but it showed up at my computer so weird...hahaha
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refnulf	Dec 12 2013, 11:04 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #143
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(ccl9n @ Dec 12 2013, 09:41 PM) Hi guys, After upgrade to Win 8.1 , a mystery partition drive appeared in my computer. Winretools G: drive ....... anyone having this drive showed up. i check at the diskpart it showed as hidden but it showed up at my computer so weird...hahaha System recovery volumes?
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ccl9n	Dec 12 2013, 11:31 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #144
Getting Started Junior Member 232 posts Joined: Jan 2003	yes , it was the system recovery volume
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refnulf	Dec 12 2013, 11:44 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #145
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(ccl9n @ Dec 12 2013, 11:31 PM) yes , it was the system recovery volume Those should disappear after installation yes? Also, does anyone know if the Alienware 18 can get warranty from the local Dell? Can it get complete cover?
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ccl9n	Dec 12 2013, 11:51 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #146
Getting Started Junior Member 232 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Mine didn't disappear. it show up at my computer as G: Drive label as Winretools. So special......
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refnulf	Dec 13 2013, 12:22 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #147
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(ccl9n @ Dec 12 2013, 11:51 PM) Mine didn't disappear. it show up at my computer as G: Drive label as Winretools. So special...... Boot to safe mode and see if it appears. If it does, then try to clean boot to see if anything is messing with the system (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135)
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horns	Dec 13 2013, 09:54 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #148
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 12 2013, 07:17 PM) So I agreed to their terms and I should get the new machine in 14-21 days. Specifications wise, seems to be slightly (just slightly) better than what I have now along with the new ugly R5 chassis. GPU is the 770M, not sure how much better the 780M is. Comparisons show that the 680 is still holding its own against the newer cards. hopefully everything is fine this time. yeah 680m is still fine this year.
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refnulf	Dec 13 2013, 05:33 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #149
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 13 2013, 09:54 AM) hopefully everything is fine this time. yeah 680m is still fine this year. Let's hope so. I'll use the machine for a year or so before upgrading to the 18.
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horns	Dec 13 2013, 05:37 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #150
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 13 2013, 05:33 PM) Let's hope so. I'll use the machine for a year or so before upgrading to the 18. one year is fine 18? we can have local unit of aw 18? really?
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refnulf	Dec 13 2013, 06:25 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #151
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 13 2013, 05:37 PM) one year is fine 18? we can have local unit of aw 18? really? No, Dell Malaysia doesn't sell the 18 and refuses to honour the International warranty because they don't sell the machine. So it's a dead end there. They will also not extend the warranty for you in any way and have literally just washed their hands when it comes to anything relating the 18.
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horns	Dec 13 2013, 07:58 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #152
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 13 2013, 06:25 PM) No, Dell Malaysia doesn't sell the 18 and refuses to honour the International warranty because they don't sell the machine. So it's a dead end there. They will also not extend the warranty for you in any way and have literally just washed their hands when it comes to anything relating the 18. wow. if that's the case, illegear or s'pore :/ oh my.. dell thailand and indonesia don't offer alienware?!
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evanwong101	Dec 13 2013, 08:35 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #153
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jul 2013	hi any idea who is selling ic diamond thermal paste and cleaner(to clear old paste)? thx
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horns	Dec 13 2013, 08:42 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #154
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(evanwong101 @ Dec 13 2013, 08:35 PM) hi any idea who is selling ic diamond thermal paste and cleaner(to clear old paste)? thx niclasteoh.
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evanwong101	Dec 13 2013, 09:00 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #155
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jul 2013	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 13 2013, 08:42 PM) niclasteoh. how to find him?
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horns	Dec 13 2013, 10:08 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #156
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(evanwong101 @ Dec 13 2013, 09:00 PM) how to find him? https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1702139 you can search the member using members search at the top right of this page.
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refnulf	Dec 13 2013, 10:35 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #157
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 13 2013, 07:58 PM) wow. if that's the case, illegear or s'pore :/ oh my.. dell thailand and indonesia don't offer alienware?! I'm getting tired of Dell not allowing us to configure the stuff we want in our machines. Illegear I know, but I'm still confused about the warranty. Can they extend? Alienware 18 isn't cheap, and if configured it could end up pretty expensive. 1 year international warranty is nice, but more is necessary And where would we go for the support? Also, does anyone here have an Alienware 17 with the GTX780? This post has been edited by refnulf: Dec 13 2013, 11:12 PM
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horns	Dec 13 2013, 11:33 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #158
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 13 2013, 10:35 PM) I'm getting tired of Dell not allowing us to configure the stuff we want in our machines. Illegear I know, but I'm still confused about the warranty. Can they extend? Alienware 18 isn't cheap, and if configured it could end up pretty expensive. 1 year international warranty is nice, but more is necessary And where would we go for the support? tell me about it :/ i have been waiting for months for that too. whatever it is just make everything clear first before purchase. there will be risks if you wanna go for aw18. the closest that i can find for full support is still s'pore. by the way, aw18 is a heavy machine. the sli setup is not joke in terms of heat. (best served in air-conditioned room) edit: Aura has an aw17 with 780m. This post has been edited by horns: Dec 13 2013, 11:34 PM
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refnulf	Dec 13 2013, 11:36 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #159
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	Dell doesn't seem to be offering the 780m in their configurations. Is there something I'm missing when I visit the site?
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horns	Dec 14 2013, 06:41 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #160
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 13 2013, 11:36 PM) Dell doesn't seem to be offering the 780m in their configurations. Is there something I'm missing when I visit the site? when new aw17 was released, there was a period of limited time that dell malaysia had the option of putting 780m in aw17; then the news of serious shortage of the card followed; eventually that option was no more. edit: wait! check this! http://configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/con...s=dhs&cs=mydhs1 This post has been edited by horns: Dec 14 2013, 06:45 AM
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refnulf	Dec 14 2013, 09:39 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #161
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 14 2013, 06:41 AM) when new aw17 was released, there was a period of limited time that dell malaysia had the option of putting 780m in aw17; then the news of serious shortage of the card followed; eventually that option was no more. edit: wait! check this! http://configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/con...s=dhs&cs=mydhs1 Looks like it's available now.
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horns	Dec 14 2013, 09:57 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #162
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 14 2013, 09:39 AM) Looks like it's available now. it must be very recent change. the last time i checked it wasn't there.
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refnulf	Dec 16 2013, 05:27 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #163
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	Doesn't matter I guess, I'm getting the GTX770 and an upgrade isn't warranted at the price Dell will quote for the upgrade. Better to upgrade to a GTX880 once that's out. By that time though, I'll be in the market for a new machine. Alienware 18 would be the best choice, but warranty issues because they don't sell it in the country. I spoke to Dell and they say that they don't and won't help with warranty if anything goes wrong. I was told that Dell US will bypass those sales people and get someone there to fix the machine anyway but no confirmation. I'll try to contact them and see soon. Local Dell also said they don't sell it in Singapore. Singapore does, but again they don't let you configure it as you want. Dell is always trying to shove some configuration down your throat, not something I like. So we'll see, might be turning to other brands that allow you to configure every piece of hardware you want.
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horns	Dec 16 2013, 06:41 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #164
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 16 2013, 05:27 PM) Doesn't matter I guess, I'm getting the GTX770 and an upgrade isn't warranted at the price Dell will quote for the upgrade. Better to upgrade to a GTX880 once that's out. By that time though, I'll be in the market for a new machine. Alienware 18 would be the best choice, but warranty issues because they don't sell it in the country. I spoke to Dell and they say that they don't and won't help with warranty if anything goes wrong. I was told that Dell US will bypass those sales people and get someone there to fix the machine anyway but no confirmation. I'll try to contact them and see soon. Local Dell also said they don't sell it in Singapore. Singapore does, but again they don't let you configure it as you want. Dell is always trying to shove some configuration down your throat, not something I like. So we'll see, might be turning to other brands that allow you to configure every piece of hardware you want. that sucks. on the other hand, i think s'pore is fine because i have friends there. worst comes to worst i just fly there during weekends. if it's even possible, it's much better that they send me parts so that i can do it myself. yeah these days customizations are really limited for aw.
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refnulf	Dec 16 2013, 10:52 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #165
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 16 2013, 06:41 PM) that sucks. on the other hand, i think s'pore is fine because i have friends there. worst comes to worst i just fly there during weekends. if it's even possible, it's much better that they send me parts so that i can do it myself. yeah these days customizations are really limited for aw. I just don't understand why they force configurations down our throats. I mean, it's not that the configuration is dependent on the other options. You don't need the highest processor to run the GTX780. You can have a pretty solid system even on the 4700. Anyway, no use going on and on about it. Dell does allow you to custom the machine accordingly I believe, but it's a lot more expensive and you have to do it directly with the sales person who are usually clueless about anything except their support manuals. Sager might be worth going back to, or maybe try Illegear. They've been unhelpful no matter what I ask them recently, they don't give me options, they just want me to say yes and move on. This post has been edited by refnulf: Dec 16 2013, 10:53 PM
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Aura	Dec 16 2013, 11:54 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #166
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	horns HOLY CRAP!!! New specs!!! This one has a review online on YouTube. But then, glossy screen only.... I want matte 120hz screen!!! Well, speaking about GTX780M, last time I ordered mine, I have to wait for 1 month or so for them to replenish their stock. Damn, that new spec is really sucking money... I'd rather spend a bit more for AW 18. Only downside is the warranty but then, how the hell would anyone carry an 18" running around? People already calling me insane when I carry my 17".
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horns	Dec 17 2013, 12:31 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #167
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 16 2013, 10:52 PM) I just don't understand why they force configurations down our throats. I mean, it's not that the configuration is dependent on the other options. You don't need the highest processor to run the GTX780. You can have a pretty solid system even on the 4700. Anyway, no use going on and on about it. Dell does allow you to custom the machine accordingly I believe, but it's a lot more expensive and you have to do it directly with the sales person who are usually clueless about anything except their support manuals. Sager might be worth going back to, or maybe try Illegear. They've been unhelpful no matter what I ask them recently, they don't give me options, they just want me to say yes and move on. maybe it's the shortage of parts. right; after-market upgrades are easy, and some parts are much cheaper now (for r4). although most of us are happy with self customizations, it's still the best if we can get a customized laptop that consists of parts directly from the manufacturer and are covered by proper warranty. the reactions from sales reps might be due to the lack of options that they can offer (again, due to parts shortage?). sager and illegear both use clevo. from what i've read, they might not be as quiet as aw. QUOTE(Aura @ Dec 16 2013, 11:54 PM) horns HOLY CRAP!!! New specs!!! This one has a review online on YouTube. But then, glossy screen only.... I want matte 120hz screen!!! Well, speaking about GTX780M, last time I ordered mine, I have to wait for 1 month or so for them to replenish their stock. Damn, that new spec is really sucking money... I'd rather spend a bit more for AW 18. Only downside is the warranty but then, how the hell would anyone carry an 18" running around? People already calling me insane when I carry my 17". well you can put a matte screen protector on the glossy screen if you want haha! compared to the MYR8699 option, i think the price is ok. the cpu, gpu, and screen are what i want. i already have ssd's and 32gb ram's ready. aw18 is really huge and heavy. a 17" looks small beside it. (by the way aw18's screen is 60hz, not 120hz)
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refnulf	Dec 17 2013, 02:51 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #168
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	I'm guessing the sales people could open their mouths to say that the parts are not available. Instead of their usual "NO" without any further explanation.
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Aura	Dec 17 2013, 09:44 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #169
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 17 2013, 12:31 AM) well you can put a matte screen protector on the glossy screen if you want haha! compared to the MYR8699 option, i think the price is ok. the cpu, gpu, and screen are what i want. i already have ssd's and 32gb ram's ready. aw18 is really huge and heavy. a 17" looks small beside it. (by the way aw18's screen is 60hz, not 120hz) LOL!!! Well, I didn't say the price is not ok for AW 17". Just feels that AW 18 is much better due to SLI. Yeah, I know that the AW 18 has a 60hz screen but it has SLI. SLI > 120hz anytime for me.
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horns	Dec 17 2013, 10:37 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #170
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 17 2013, 02:51 AM) I'm guessing the sales people could open their mouths to say that the parts are not available. Instead of their usual "NO" without any further explanation. my guess is that they were trying to avoid further questions like, 'why don't have? i saw it at dell US :/'. QUOTE(Aura @ Dec 17 2013, 09:44 AM) LOL!!! Well, I didn't say the price is not ok for AW 17". Just feels that AW 18 is much better due to SLI. Yeah, I know that the AW 18 has a 60hz screen but it has SLI. SLI > 120hz anytime for me. LOL! i like 120hz screen more one of my friends just got his 18 recently. it has a 4930xm cpu, 780m sli, full ssd setup, with 32gb of ram. after some after-market customizations, it's now over MYR 20k.
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putochip123	Dec 17 2013, 10:47 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #171
Regular Senior Member 1,496 posts Joined: Jul 2008	personally I prefer 120hz >SLi. as I doesn't game those high end games. with high refresh rate, the view is better and sharp. wao!!!
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Mr.rivent	Dec 17 2013, 12:12 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #172
New Member Junior Member 36 posts Joined: Jan 2012 From: Butterworth, Penang	New AW14 user reporting in! Received my 14 last saturday together with Vindicator Messenger. Btw anyone facing problem when reinstall windows 8 into msata? i got an error code 0xc000034 any help?
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horns	Dec 17 2013, 12:37 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #173
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(putochip123 @ Dec 17 2013, 10:47 AM) personally I prefer 120hz >SLi. as I doesn't game those high end games. with high refresh rate, the view is better and sharp. wao!!! same same
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mansooriqbal	Dec 17 2013, 05:17 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #174
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 17 2013, 12:37 PM) same same Yup agreed. Usually 120hz is on 3d screen right?
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horns	Dec 17 2013, 09:16 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #175
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Dec 17 2013, 05:17 PM) Yup agreed. Usually 120hz is on 3d screen right? yes, usually it is the super high-end option at dell malaysia is gone now. they like to tease us don't they? :/
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horns	Dec 17 2013, 11:45 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #176
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	there is a new driver pack at killergaming.com (1.1.38.1281): http://www.killergaming.com/driverlists/Ki..._Win8_Win81.exe
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putochip123	Dec 18 2013, 01:01 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #177
Regular Senior Member 1,496 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Dec 17 2013, 05:17 PM) Yup agreed. Usually 120hz is on 3d screen right? Yyp. But from myside u can customize with 120hz but dont wan 3d. Save some bucks, haha
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mansooriqbal	Dec 18 2013, 01:06 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #178
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(putochip123 @ Dec 18 2013, 01:01 AM) Yyp. But from myside u can customize with 120hz but dont wan 3d. Save some bucks, haha (y). No forceful 3d vision 2 glasses. haha! my glasses are getting dust 2. I haven't used them from a long time. Maybe i'll use them again when I install windows 8.1
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TSraymondtong94	Dec 18 2013, 01:10 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #179
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(putochip123 @ Dec 18 2013, 01:01 AM) Yyp. But from myside u can customize with 120hz but dont wan 3d. Save some bucks, haha there is option for 120Hz screen? that sounds great! Mr.rivent new user added. welcome to the mothership.
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horns	Dec 18 2013, 01:21 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #180
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Dec 18 2013, 01:06 AM) (y). No forceful 3d vision 2 glasses. haha! my glasses are getting dust 2. I haven't used them from a long time. Maybe i'll use them again when I install windows 8.1 yeah. i hope to see better applications of the technology but it's really not that useful for now. by the way, after a few months with .ac router, intel 7260 is stable. (fluctuating between 433 to 866.7 mbps; no disconnection)
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mansooriqbal	Dec 18 2013, 02:32 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #181
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 18 2013, 01:21 AM) yeah. i hope to see better applications of the technology but it's really not that useful for now. by the way, after a few months with .ac router, intel 7260 is stable. (fluctuating between 433 to 866.7 mbps; no disconnection) what router are you using?
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horns	Dec 18 2013, 07:02 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #182
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	Asus rt-ac66u. There is a newer rt-ac68u.
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Jayi	Dec 19 2013, 05:56 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #183
Regular Lurker Senior Member 985 posts Joined: Jul 2010 From: Bolehland	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 17 2013, 12:31 AM) maybe it's the shortage of parts. well you can put a matte screen protector on the glossy screen if you want haha! compared to the MYR8699 option, i think the price is ok. the cpu, gpu, and screen are what i want. i already have ssd's and 32gb ram's ready. aw18 is really huge and heavy. a 17" looks small beside it. (by the way aw18's screen is 60hz, not 120hz) i've been looking a matte screen protector for my M14x R2 all these while. But no luck couldnt find any leh any idea where can get ?
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mansooriqbal	Dec 19 2013, 06:02 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #184
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(Jayi @ Dec 19 2013, 05:56 PM) i've been looking a matte screen protector for my M14x R2 all these while. But no luck couldnt find any leh any idea where can get ? ebay or amazon?
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horns	Dec 19 2013, 06:44 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #185
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Jayi @ Dec 19 2013, 05:56 PM) i've been looking a matte screen protector for my M14x R2 all these while. But no luck couldnt find any leh any idea where can get ? yeah a lot at ebay; but taobao is cheaper.
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mansooriqbal	Dec 19 2013, 06:45 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #186
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 19 2013, 06:44 PM) yeah a lot at ebay; but taobao is cheaper. Definitely taobao if u can find it thr. Much cheaper shipping cost.
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horns	Dec 19 2013, 06:55 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #187
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Dec 19 2013, 06:45 PM) Definitely taobao if u can find it thr. Much cheaper shipping cost. yeah i found many sellers at taobao. just don't forget to select the right type (in a single item page there are options like clear or matte type).
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refnulf	Dec 20 2013, 12:19 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #188
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	how much did you get the 7260 for? Thinking of getting the Asus router as well.
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horns	Dec 20 2013, 01:07 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #189
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 20 2013, 12:19 AM) how much did you get the 7260 for? Thinking of getting the Asus router as well. the last time i bought it the price tag was high (just released; ebay), around MYR 200.00. now it should be cheaper. intel 7260 has a number of variants (wireless-n only; m2 form factor; modified version for desktop; etc.). look for intel 7260 wireless-ac half mini pcie card.
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Kernkraft400	Dec 21 2013, 08:54 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #190
Master Chief Senior Member 2,977 posts Joined: Sep 2006 From: 3°10'21.80"N , 101°43'17.20"E	QUOTE(Jayi @ Dec 19 2013, 05:56 PM) i've been looking a matte screen protector for my M14x R2 all these while. But no luck couldnt find any leh any idea where can get ? I'd love to get one for my Alienware 14 as well.
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TSraymondtong94	Dec 21 2013, 09:18 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #191
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(Jayi @ Dec 19 2013, 05:56 PM) i've been looking a matte screen protector for my M14x R2 all these while. But no luck couldnt find any leh any idea where can get ? just get a large piece of matte protector, then DIY the cutting. save your cost and hassle to find pre-cut ones. QUOTE(Kernkraft400 @ Dec 21 2013, 08:54 AM) I'd love to get one for my Alienware 14 as well. doesnt Alienware 14 comes with an anti-glare screen?
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Jayi	Dec 21 2013, 09:52 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #192
Regular Lurker Senior Member 985 posts Joined: Jul 2010 From: Bolehland	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Dec 19 2013, 06:02 PM) ebay or amazon? local market dont have? QUOTE(horns @ Dec 19 2013, 06:44 PM) yeah a lot at ebay; but taobao is cheaper. i tried searched for a while, found quite a few. But the taobao is full with traditional Chinese which making me when browsing the web
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Jayi	Dec 21 2013, 09:54 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #193
Regular Lurker Senior Member 985 posts Joined: Jul 2010 From: Bolehland	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 21 2013, 09:18 AM) just get a large piece of matte protector, then DIY the cutting. save your cost and hassle to find pre-cut ones. doesnt Alienware 14 comes with an anti-glare screen? Where to get a large piece of matte protector bro? Btw i think he want a matte screen protector just to protect his matte screen This post has been edited by Jayi: Dec 21 2013, 09:57 AM
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TSraymondtong94	Dec 21 2013, 10:13 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #194
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(Jayi @ Dec 21 2013, 09:54 AM) Where to get a large piece of matte protector bro? mostly any hardware shops will sell it. or if you can buy them from taobao also quite a good idea.
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horns	Dec 21 2013, 11:25 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #195
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Jayi @ Dec 21 2013, 09:52 AM) local market dont have? i tried searched for a while, found quite a few. But the taobao is full with traditional Chinese which making me when browsing the web uh? maybe the landing page is South East Asia page. it's a site from China, default to simplified Chinese. use these keywords: 外星人笔记本 14 磨砂反光屏幕膜 Edit: raymondtong94's idea works too. Find one that is larger than 14" and cut accordingly. This post has been edited by horns: Dec 21 2013, 12:40 PM
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mansooriqbal	Dec 21 2013, 04:43 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #196
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nXaF46xtVU Interesting product!
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horns	Dec 21 2013, 05:47 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #197
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Dec 21 2013, 04:43 PM) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nXaF46xtVU Interesting product! yeah i know this one; everything is aio now
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mansooriqbal	Dec 22 2013, 02:23 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #198
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	This is how good alienware is! see how quite everyone is enjoying thr aliens haha.
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dannygeni	Dec 22 2013, 05:59 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #199
Regular Senior Member 1,804 posts Joined: Jun 2009	Anyone attach an external monitor to play games? Performance on screen will drop if 24in monitor?
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horns	Dec 22 2013, 06:50 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #200
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Dec 22 2013, 02:23 PM) This is how good alienware is! see how quite everyone is enjoying thr aliens haha. this is true. they are good. QUOTE(dannygeni @ Dec 22 2013, 05:59 PM) Anyone attach an external monitor to play games? Performance on screen will drop if 24in monitor? yes i do, on a 27" (fhd). it's fine.
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dannygeni	Dec 22 2013, 08:29 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #201
Regular Senior Member 1,804 posts Joined: Jun 2009	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 22 2013, 06:50 PM) this is true. they are good. yes i do, on a 27" (fhd). it's fine. Oh thanks. May get one monitor soon. Dell ultra sharp This post has been edited by dannygeni: Dec 22 2013, 08:29 PM
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horns	Dec 22 2013, 08:51 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #202
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(dannygeni @ Dec 22 2013, 08:29 PM) Oh thanks. May get one monitor soon. Dell ultra sharp play games with fhd (1920x1080) then it should be fine. for work purposes you should be able to use higher resolutions.
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Aura	Dec 23 2013, 09:43 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #203
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	I'm playing on a 2560x1080 resolution and I didn't see any problems with it. Performance still as good as 1920x1080.
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refnulf	Dec 23 2013, 10:04 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #204
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	Received sms, the replacement Aw17 is being delivered tomorrow. I'll have it for Christmas. Unfortunately I'm away for the holidays so will have to ask them to keep it till after the New Year. Just as well, lots of work once I get it. Have to switch the drive, reinstall the operating system, transfer the data from the second drive to the new second drive. Sigh. This machine better not be problematic.
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mirhan3282	Dec 23 2013, 01:48 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #205
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: May 2013	hopefully can uograde my gtx780m to gtx 880m
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horns	Dec 23 2013, 05:58 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #206
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Aura @ Dec 23 2013, 09:43 AM) I'm playing on a 2560x1080 resolution and I didn't see any problems with it. Performance still as good as 1920x1080. nice QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 23 2013, 10:04 AM) Received sms, the replacement Aw17 is being delivered tomorrow. I'll have it for Christmas. Unfortunately I'm away for the holidays so will have to ask them to keep it till after the New Year. Just as well, lots of work once I get it. Have to switch the drive, reinstall the operating system, transfer the data from the second drive to the new second drive. Sigh. This machine better not be problematic. another good news ) yeah it's always a tedious task to set things up for the first time. luckily i only need minimal setup to start working. i think aw 17's a good one. you can observe that from the presence of complaints here (which is, well, almost none?). QUOTE(mirhan3282 @ Dec 23 2013, 01:48 PM) hopefully can uograde my gtx780m to gtx 880m uh? why not?
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refnulf	Dec 23 2013, 08:23 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #207
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 23 2013, 05:58 PM) another good news ) yeah it's always a tedious task to set things up for the first time. luckily i only need minimal setup to start working. I won't be upgrading to the 780. Will wait for 880 to be available then make the upgrade!
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horns	Dec 23 2013, 08:54 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #208
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 23 2013, 08:23 PM) I won't be upgrading to the 780. Will wait for 880 to be available then make the upgrade! Just do whatever you feel feasible for now and near future. It's not that we must put everything highend to live I hope gpu computing is implemented in the apps i use. That way i can take advantage of the processing power also.
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refnulf	Dec 23 2013, 09:47 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #209
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 23 2013, 08:54 PM) Just do whatever you feel feasible for now and near future. It's not that we must put everything highend to live I hope gpu computing is implemented in the apps i use. That way i can take advantage of the processing power also. Yeah, busy with the PS4 right now anyway.
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TSraymondtong94	Dec 23 2013, 11:02 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #210
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	if lets say, i buy a new Alienware with GTX880M next year, i will choose to upgrade to GTX1080 (or maybe other names) graphics card next 2 years. like horns said, its not necessary that everything must be high end to live.
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horns	Dec 23 2013, 11:45 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #211
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 23 2013, 09:47 PM) Yeah, busy with the PS4 right now anyway. have fun QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 23 2013, 11:02 PM) if lets say, i buy a new Alienware with GTX880M next year, i will choose to upgrade to GTX1080 (or maybe other names) graphics card next 2 years. like horns said, its not necessary that everything must be high end to live. haha gtx1080! nice codename yes.. if the upgrade cycle is too close, and you're upgrading something that are in the same range, then you might not feel the differences. swapping gpu from 660m to 780m is another story.
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refnulf	Dec 24 2013, 10:19 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #212
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	Yeah, spending so much on GTX770 to GTX780 isn't going to be much of a difference so I'm going to save my money. Wait for the GTX880 or something. When is that out?
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horns	Dec 24 2013, 11:51 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #213
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	it's most probably due next year. (i think it is a good timing after my cpu upgrade )
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Kernkraft400	Dec 25 2013, 12:47 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #214
Master Chief Senior Member 2,977 posts Joined: Sep 2006 From: 3°10'21.80"N , 101°43'17.20"E	Happy Christmas, lads.
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TSraymondtong94	Dec 25 2013, 01:03 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #215
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(refnulf @ Dec 24 2013, 10:19 AM) Yeah, spending so much on GTX770 to GTX780 isn't going to be much of a difference so I'm going to save my money. Wait for the GTX880 or something. When is that out? next year Q2/3 i suppose.
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kaoru	Dec 25 2013, 01:56 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #216
Casual Junior Member 353 posts Joined: Dec 2004	guys, am having problems with my m17x R4 . Im using 660m , the discrete graphics is no longer detected in bios and device manager . All games now run on HD 4000 help sifus. PSU 240 latest bios reseat graphics card
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horns	Dec 25 2013, 02:43 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #217
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	Kernkraft400, merry Christmas! QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 25 2013, 01:03 AM) next year Q2/3 i suppose. nice timing QUOTE(kaoru @ Dec 25 2013, 01:56 AM) guys, am having problems with my m17x R4 . Im using 660m , the discrete graphics is no longer detected in bios and device manager . All games now run on HD 4000 help sifus. PSU 240 latest bios reseat graphics card oh what did you do? you should call dell and ask for assistance :/
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refnulf	Dec 26 2013, 11:37 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #218
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 25 2013, 01:03 AM) next year Q2/3 i suppose. I replied to the Dell survey with some comments about how unsatisfied I was with the replacement GPU. All the customers in the US who get replacements for their 7970M are receiving the GTX 780M card. So I'm not sure why I only received the GTX 770M card. I feel it's a down grade of sorts because the GTX 780M even isn't doing that great at the moment. I'll replace the machine and upgrade to a GTX880 + or whatever that's available next year sometime. Perhaps get a 18 instead of the 17.
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horns	Dec 26 2013, 12:25 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #219
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	i guess they will reply you that the replacement was subject to availability, and by the time of the transaction took place, 780m was unavailable that time, "unfortunately". cutting all craps, yeah i think you should get a 780m too.
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amin ali	Dec 26 2013, 12:27 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #220
New Member Junior Member 28 posts Joined: Nov 2013	Hi guys, I need help, one of my friend is choosing between Alienware 17 and Razer Blade pro. So what do you all think? is it even fare to compare these two?
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Aura	Dec 26 2013, 02:23 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #221
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	QUOTE(amin ali @ Dec 26 2013, 12:27 PM) Hi guys, I need help, one of my friend is choosing between Alienware 17 and Razer Blade pro. So what do you all think? is it even fare to compare these two? Obviously we'll say Alienware 17 hands down in an Alienware thread right? But then, IMO, Alienware 17 > Razer Blade Pro. Specs win hands down.
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chtan	Dec 26 2013, 02:56 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #222
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,353 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(amin ali @ Dec 26 2013, 12:27 PM) Hi guys, I need help, one of my friend is choosing between Alienware 17 and Razer Blade pro. So what do you all think? is it even fare to compare these two? Slim is always nice but I would very much worried about how good the heat will get out from the body. I am also waiting to have my GTX680M replace with GTX880M.
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horns	Dec 26 2013, 04:17 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #223
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(amin ali @ Dec 26 2013, 12:27 PM) Hi guys, I need help, one of my friend is choosing between Alienware 17 and Razer Blade pro. So what do you all think? is it even fare to compare these two? alienware 17 vs. razer blade pro. let's not go there. they are in different leagues all together. it's really an unfair comparison. they should have defined a 'gaming notebook' properly :/ (it's becoming one of the worst marketing gimmicks these days)
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TSraymondtong94	Dec 26 2013, 07:07 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #224
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 26 2013, 04:17 PM) they should have defined a 'gaming notebook' properly :/ (it's becoming one of the worst marketing gimmicks these days) a gaming laptop must be thick and has plenty of airflow, not thin and weak airflow. and totally agree with you, they are not defining a gaming laptop properly. Razer should just continue their gaming accessories business, not laptop.
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horns	Dec 26 2013, 08:18 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #225
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 26 2013, 07:07 PM) a gaming laptop must be thick and has plenty of airflow, not thin and weak airflow. and totally agree with you, they are not defining a gaming laptop properly. Razer should just continue their gaming accessories business, not laptop. yeah.. :/ cooling is key for high-performance gaming laptops. to have efficient heat dissipation, you need good fans, larger heat sinks, but most if not all, plenty of space to have good airflow and to house a better cooling system.
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mansooriqbal	Dec 27 2013, 03:33 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #226
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 26 2013, 08:18 PM) yeah.. :/ cooling is key for high-performance gaming laptops. to have efficient heat dissipation, you need good fans, larger heat sinks, but most if not all, plenty of space to have good airflow and to house a better cooling system. Agreed
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horns	Dec 27 2013, 10:54 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #227
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	weird stuff: w8.1 activation seems unstable. when you put the laptop to sleep for some times then wake it up, sometimes it shows that w8.1 is not activated. you can observe that the windows version and build number at the lower right corner of your desktop. once you're connected to the internet, it's back to the activated status. again, you can back up the activation tokens with atm after w8.1 activation WITH PHONE (must be activated with phone; it doesn't work with online activation; this is for w8.1 only). the best practice to me is to install a fresh copy of w8.1; install all drivers; activate through phone; back the tokens up. Edit: if you wanna have bios windows fastboot working, stick to w8. w8.1 fastboot doesnt work well in my case even if i had a13 bios. This post has been edited by horns: Dec 27 2013, 11:03 AM
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mansooriqbal	Dec 27 2013, 01:20 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #228
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 27 2013, 10:54 AM) weird stuff: w8.1 activation seems unstable. when you put the laptop to sleep for some times then wake it up, sometimes it shows that w8.1 is not activated. you can observe that the windows version and build number at the lower right corner of your desktop. once you're connected to the internet, it's back to the activated status. again, you can back up the activation tokens with atm after w8.1 activation WITH PHONE (must be activated with phone; it doesn't work with online activation; this is for w8.1 only). the best practice to me is to install a fresh copy of w8.1; install all drivers; activate through phone; back the tokens up. Edit: if you wanna have bios windows fastboot working, stick to w8. w8.1 fastboot doesnt work well in my case even if i had a13 bios. thanks for suggestions. I still haven't updated to windows 8.1 lol. I might do it after 2 months or 3. Super busy these days.
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amin ali	Dec 27 2013, 04:51 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #229
New Member Junior Member 28 posts Joined: Nov 2013	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 26 2013, 04:17 PM) alienware 17 vs. razer blade pro. let's not go there. they are in different leagues all together. it's really an unfair comparison. they should have defined a 'gaming notebook' properly :/ (it's becoming one of the worst marketing gimmicks these days) Yes, I think the same, as always Alienware rocks. Just wanted to show him, it's not just me. thanks for the help.
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horns	Dec 27 2013, 05:06 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #230
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(mansooriqbal @ Dec 27 2013, 01:20 PM) thanks for suggestions. I still haven't updated to windows 8.1 lol. I might do it after 2 months or 3. Super busy these days. i have only one machine upgraded to 8.1. the rest are still 8. QUOTE(amin ali @ Dec 27 2013, 04:51 PM) Yes, I think the same, as always Alienware rocks. Just wanted to show him, it's not just me. thanks for the help. oh. you asked the question here. maybe he thought that we are fanbois so the replies are biased totally we are not fanbois, by the way. Aura is right. specs wise aw 17 is the winner hands down.
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EmperorScorpion	Dec 27 2013, 10:57 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #231
To get rich, you have to be making money while you're asleep Senior Member 1,027 posts Joined: Aug 2008 From: Money World Status:Looking For Money	To all m15x user, Today I went to All IT at Digital Mall, I wanted to buy a internal harddisk for my m15x because currently I'm using a SSD 120G which is not enough for me. So I asked the technician to give me a 1TB harddisk which can fit inside my m15x. The technician went opening the back of my m15x cover, after checking he told me that this can only be supported by 1 harddisk. m15x doesn't have 2nd hardisk slot. So what do you guys think? Are you all currently using 1 or 2 hardisk.
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horns	Dec 27 2013, 11:46 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #232
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	m15x has only one hdd bay. maybe you can replace the dvdrom drive to hdd caddy to house the new hdd.
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EmperorScorpion	Dec 28 2013, 12:26 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #233
To get rich, you have to be making money while you're asleep Senior Member 1,027 posts Joined: Aug 2008 From: Money World Status:Looking For Money	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 27 2013, 11:46 PM) m15x has only one hdd bay. maybe you can replace the dvdrom drive to hdd caddy to house the new hdd. So I only can have one hdd at the moment ?
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TSraymondtong94	Dec 28 2013, 10:05 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #234
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(EmperorScorpion @ Dec 28 2013, 12:26 AM) So I only can have one hdd at the moment ? only if you can swap out the DVD bay and replace it with HDD bay, and you can have 2 HDD bays.
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EmperorScorpion	Dec 28 2013, 01:00 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #235
To get rich, you have to be making money while you're asleep Senior Member 1,027 posts Joined: Aug 2008 From: Money World Status:Looking For Money	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 28 2013, 10:05 AM) only if you can swap out the DVD bay and replace it with HDD bay, and you can have 2 HDD bays. What is the price for SATA HARD DRIVE OR SSD caddy for 12.7mm and Dell Dell 750GB 7200RPM SATA 2.5" Hard Drive. Is that good enough or any other suggestion ?
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horns	Dec 28 2013, 01:13 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #236
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	you can get silverstonetek's ts09, http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=387 i bought them at lyp. also, there are some sellers having the similar products at garage sales.
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EmperorScorpion	Dec 28 2013, 01:17 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #237
To get rich, you have to be making money while you're asleep Senior Member 1,027 posts Joined: Aug 2008 From: Money World Status:Looking For Money	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 28 2013, 01:13 PM) you can get silverstonetek's ts09, http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=387 i bought them at lyp. also, there are some sellers having the similar products at garage sales. Does ALL IT sell it ? You bought the 12.7mm or 9.5mm
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horns	Dec 28 2013, 01:29 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #238
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	i think it's viewnet, near the psu section. it's 12.7mm. http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-...6k-warning.html from the above both work.
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EmperorScorpion	Dec 28 2013, 11:08 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #239
To get rich, you have to be making money while you're asleep Senior Member 1,027 posts Joined: Aug 2008 From: Money World Status:Looking For Money	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 28 2013, 01:29 PM) i think it's viewnet, near the psu section. it's 12.7mm. http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-...6k-warning.html from the above both work. Yeah I had a SSD + HDD in my m15x now. Does anyone know how much will it cost if I change the whole m15x old casing to a new one ?
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TSraymondtong94	Dec 28 2013, 11:15 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #240
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(EmperorScorpion @ Dec 28 2013, 11:08 PM) Yeah I had a SSD + HDD in my m15x now. Does anyone know how much will it cost if I change the whole m15x old casing to a new one ? if you can find the chassis online, then it isnt a problem.
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EmperorScorpion	Dec 28 2013, 11:30 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #241
To get rich, you have to be making money while you're asleep Senior Member 1,027 posts Joined: Aug 2008 From: Money World Status:Looking For Money	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 28 2013, 11:15 PM) if you can find the chassis online, then it isnt a problem. Alienware don't provide it ? Replacing a new cover? This post has been edited by EmperorScorpion: Dec 28 2013, 11:30 PM
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TSraymondtong94	Dec 28 2013, 11:51 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #242
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(EmperorScorpion @ Dec 28 2013, 11:30 PM) Alienware don't provide it ? Replacing a new cover? this laptop has been EOL-ed, so i dont think Dell is able to provide the chassis.
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EmperorScorpion	Dec 29 2013, 12:08 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #243
To get rich, you have to be making money while you're asleep Senior Member 1,027 posts Joined: Aug 2008 From: Money World Status:Looking For Money	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 28 2013, 11:51 PM) this laptop has been EOL-ed, so i dont think Dell is able to provide the chassis. Ic that is a sad case just wondering what if I dropped my Alienware and it doesn't't have a replacement lol. Anyway today I send my Alienware m15x to Lowyat Plaze for inserting the SSD+HDD. Everything looks fine just that they screwed my Alienware a little. And I don't think this mess can be undo or whatever. Attached thumbnail(s)
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horns	Dec 29 2013, 12:13 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #244
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	ah typical :/ there are parts sold online. you can check out taobao. (damn good. i have gotten many parts from there) This post has been edited by horns: Dec 29 2013, 12:14 AM
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TSraymondtong94	Dec 29 2013, 12:17 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #245
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(EmperorScorpion @ Dec 29 2013, 12:08 AM) Ic that is a sad case just wondering what if I dropped my Alienware and it doesn't't have a replacement lol. Anyway today I send my Alienware m15x to Lowyat Plaze for inserting the SSD+HDD. Everything looks fine just that they screwed my Alienware a little. And I don't think this mess can be undo or whatever. i think those technicians used the wrong tool to pry. they should pry it with hard plastic, not with screwdriver.
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EmperorScorpion	Dec 29 2013, 12:20 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #246
To get rich, you have to be making money while you're asleep Senior Member 1,027 posts Joined: Aug 2008 From: Money World Status:Looking For Money	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 29 2013, 12:13 AM) ah typical :/ there are parts sold online. you can check out taobao. (damn good. i have gotten many parts from there) But I don't think they sell that part because it's not removable if I'm not mistaken, correct me if I'm wrong. Yeah although it's a little **** up but still Alienware is our beauty baby
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EmperorScorpion	Dec 29 2013, 12:23 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #247
To get rich, you have to be making money while you're asleep Senior Member 1,027 posts Joined: Aug 2008 From: Money World Status:Looking For Money	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 29 2013, 12:17 AM) i think those technicians used the wrong tool to pry. they should pry it with hard plastic, not with screwdriver. Yeah I don't know why are they so cow it's so logic that it can't be open up like that -.-! with a screwdriver. Anyway I didn't really check on the shop because it's so crowded and I went back checking and I FOUND OUT that my Alienware had be hardcored. T.T This post has been edited by EmperorScorpion: Dec 29 2013, 12:24 AM
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TSraymondtong94	Dec 29 2013, 12:34 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #248
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(EmperorScorpion @ Dec 29 2013, 12:23 AM) Yeah I don't know why are they so cow it's so logic that it can't be open up like that -.-! with a screwdriver. Anyway I didn't really check on the shop because it's so crowded and I went back checking and I FOUND OUT that my Alienware had be hardcored. T.T i still remember the moment when i helped someone to upgrade his M18x, i did used screwdriver too but in a soft manner. technicians nowadays
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EmperorScorpion	Dec 29 2013, 12:47 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #249
To get rich, you have to be making money while you're asleep Senior Member 1,027 posts Joined: Aug 2008 From: Money World Status:Looking For Money	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 29 2013, 12:34 AM) i still remember the moment when i helped someone to upgrade his M18x, i did used screwdriver too but in a soft manner. technicians nowadays hahaha.... do you know what is the thing called surrounding the keyboard both side ?
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horns	Dec 29 2013, 12:53 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #250
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 29 2013, 12:17 AM) i think those technicians used the wrong tool to pry. they should pry it with hard plastic, not with screwdriver. maybe they also pry at the wrong places :/ QUOTE(EmperorScorpion @ Dec 29 2013, 12:20 AM) But I don't think they sell that part because it's not removable if I'm not mistaken, correct me if I'm wrong. Yeah although it's a little **** up but still Alienware is our beauty baby if it's not removable, it will come in one piece. which part is that exactly? with electronic parts or not? QUOTE(EmperorScorpion @ Dec 29 2013, 12:23 AM) Yeah I don't know why are they so cow it's so logic that it can't be open up like that -.-! with a screwdriver. Anyway I didn't really check on the shop because it's so crowded and I went back checking and I FOUND OUT that my Alienware had be hardcored. T.T they will never learn that. i wonder if they have at least checked out the service manual of m15x :/
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TSraymondtong94	Dec 29 2013, 12:54 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #251
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(EmperorScorpion @ Dec 29 2013, 12:47 AM) hahaha.... do you know what is the thing called surrounding the keyboard both side ? i just know its a cover with built-in media keys. so i dont really pay much attention to laptop parts.
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EmperorScorpion	Dec 29 2013, 01:05 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #252
To get rich, you have to be making money while you're asleep Senior Member 1,027 posts Joined: Aug 2008 From: Money World Status:Looking For Money	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 29 2013, 12:53 AM) maybe they also pry at the wrong places :/ if it's not removable, it will come in one piece. which part is that exactly? with electronic parts or not? they will never learn that. i wonder if they have at least checked out the service manual of m15x :/ It's not electronic parts just beside your Alienware keyboard that plastic thing. 2 plastic thing beside your keyboard left and right. Don't if it's removable.
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EmperorScorpion	Dec 29 2013, 01:13 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #253
To get rich, you have to be making money while you're asleep Senior Member 1,027 posts Joined: Aug 2008 From: Money World Status:Looking For Money	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 29 2013, 12:53 AM) maybe they also pry at the wrong places :/ if it's not removable, it will come in one piece. which part is that exactly? with electronic parts or not? they will never learn that. i wonder if they have at least checked out the service manual of m15x :/ Your help is appreciated. Don't know if they still only this part lol don't even know what it called. Attached thumbnail(s)
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kaoru	Dec 29 2013, 02:04 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #254
Casual Junior Member 353 posts Joined: Dec 2004	QUOTE(EmperorScorpion @ Dec 29 2013, 01:13 AM) Your help is appreciated. Don't know if they still only this part lol don't even know what it called. perhaps this is what you are looking for http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/Dell-Alienware-...a6a78854&_uhb=1
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Aura	Dec 29 2013, 02:07 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #255
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	EmperorScorpion For HDD upgrade, I suggest that u look into WD Black 2. That should be ur solution for having one drive bay. horns And yes, I'm no fanboy also but then for price-performance ratio, Alienware 17 is the better choice. Anyone here experiencing sluggish performance during playing games on the Alienware 17's matte display? I believed that the refresh rate on this is uber slow. Performing worse than my 29" monitor. Solution, change to 3D screen. Problem, the price is IMBA. Any "lobang" for good price for 3D panel? Thanks.
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EmperorScorpion	Dec 29 2013, 02:17 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #256
To get rich, you have to be making money while you're asleep Senior Member 1,027 posts Joined: Aug 2008 From: Money World Status:Looking For Money	QUOTE(kaoru @ Dec 29 2013, 02:04 AM) perhaps this is what you are looking for http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/Dell-Alienware-...a6a78854&_uhb=1 OMG you found it yeah that is what I'm looking for. I'm really appreciated that all of you helped me out. Although it's expansive because of the shipping but at least I know what the ** is the thing now hahaha. This post has been edited by EmperorScorpion**: Dec 29 2013, 02:25 AM
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horns	Dec 29 2013, 11:30 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #257
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(EmperorScorpion @ Dec 29 2013, 01:13 AM) Your help is appreciated. Don't know if they still only this part lol don't even know what it called. kaoru found it here are taobao's listings: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r....&id=19319825276 http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r....&id=19856201692 http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r....&id=17246462362 your other option is to talk to putochip123. maybe you should also contact dell. QUOTE(Aura @ Dec 29 2013, 02:07 AM) Anyone here experiencing sluggish performance during playing games on the Alienware 17's matte display? I believed that the refresh rate on this is uber slow. Performing worse than my 29" monitor. Solution, change to 3D screen. Problem, the price is IMBA. Any "lobang" for good price for 3D panel? Thanks. uh? the screen is really that under-performing? putochip123 got "lobang" he has a 120hz screen without 3d functions to offer. This post has been edited by horns: Dec 29 2013, 11:30 AM
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putochip123	Dec 29 2013, 01:47 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #258
Regular Senior Member 1,496 posts Joined: Jul 2008	Yo. Someone summoned me. Normally i will suggest people buy 120hz only. As 120hz with 3D will throttle down the performance nearly 75%. Where the graphic card need to render twice graphic. Somehow laptop graphic card isnt that strong after all. So 3d is a tough job for them
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EmperorScorpion	Dec 29 2013, 01:51 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #259
To get rich, you have to be making money while you're asleep Senior Member 1,027 posts Joined: Aug 2008 From: Money World Status:Looking For Money	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 29 2013, 11:30 AM) kaoru found it here are taobao's listings: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r....&id=19319825276 http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r....&id=19856201692 http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r....&id=17246462362 your other option is to talk to putochip123. maybe you should also contact dell. uh? the screen is really that under-performing? putochip123 got "lobang" he has a 120hz screen without 3d functions to offer. How much is't dont really know Chinese here haha
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horns	Dec 29 2013, 04:10 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #260
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	it's better you ask for help from the agents at https://forum.lowyat.net/ServicesNoticeboard
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Aura	Dec 29 2013, 11:48 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #261
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	QUOTE(putochip123 @ Dec 29 2013, 01:47 PM) Yo. Someone summoned me. Normally i will suggest people buy 120hz only. As 120hz with 3D will throttle down the performance nearly 75%. Where the graphic card need to render twice graphic. Somehow laptop graphic card isnt that strong after all. So 3d is a tough job for them Yeah, actually I was wondering whether u have a better price for 120Hz 3D panel + IR emitter + specs as well? I contacted Dell about this and the price is quite unexpected. Dunno how good of a price u can give? EDIT: Got my answer already. Will call and decide later. This post has been edited by Aura: Dec 30 2013, 12:21 AM
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putochip123	Dec 30 2013, 11:37 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #262
Regular Senior Member 1,496 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(Aura @ Dec 29 2013, 11:48 PM) Yeah, actually I was wondering whether u have a better price for 120Hz 3D panel + IR emitter + specs as well? I contacted Dell about this and the price is quite unexpected. Dunno how good of a price u can give? EDIT: Got my answer already. Will call and decide later. u are welcome to call again ^^ so we can yum cha. haha
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Superman7	Dec 30 2013, 01:31 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #263
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Guys, how long does it take to reach your home if you ordered online? 2 weeks?
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horns	Dec 30 2013, 02:50 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #264
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	I think it depends on availability of the configurations of your laptop. Its better to ask the person you deal with.
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Superman7	Dec 31 2013, 02:21 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #265
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 30 2013, 02:50 PM) I think it depends on availability of the configurations of your laptop. Its better to ask the person you deal with. Asked the call center = 2 weeks Asked the retailer = 2-4 weeks
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horns	Dec 31 2013, 08:30 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #266
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Dec 31 2013, 02:21 AM) Asked the call center = 2 weeks Asked the retailer = 2-4 weeks did you ask at lyp? normally retailers with ready stocks (if you need stock configs only), you can do cod on the same day.
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Superman7	Dec 31 2013, 09:00 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #267
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Dec 31 2013, 08:30 AM) did you ask at lyp? normally retailers with ready stocks (if you need stock configs only), you can do cod on the same day. Thanks bro..
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horns	Jan 2 2014, 10:07 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #268
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	thanks putochip123, you're the man i have swapped all the stuff that i need. it runs well. very well
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sonic_sphere	Jan 2 2014, 09:42 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #269
Casual Junior Member 452 posts Joined: Aug 2009	Hi all, is it true that we can get better offer from the Dell online sales representative? if its true, then how to contact them?
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TSraymondtong94	Jan 2 2014, 10:22 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #270
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(sonic_sphere @ Jan 2 2014, 09:42 PM) Hi all, is it true that we can get better offer from the Dell online sales representative? if its true, then how to contact them? yes it is true. you need to use the chat system. tips to negotiate : 1. start with nice greetings to the representative. 2. start with a nice compliment about the product and the company. 3. say you are interested with the product that you wanted to purchase. 3. act dumb to ask for the RSP of every models. 4. act dumb to ask for recommendations of every models. 5. this is it, time to straight forward to the price you desired. (my e.g : okay, sir/miss ABC, i made up my mind and im interested with model DEF and im willing to purchase it at RMXYZ.) you can also say that you are a student and doesnt have money that much, this is what i can afford. 6. increase your desired price tag if the representative rejects. 7. if success, remember to thank the representative (best with compliments). Attitude during the conversation : 1. Important - NO CAPS LOCK. 2. Be friendly as much as possible even if you are in a bad mood. REMEMBER, representatives are humans also. What to do if the representative doesnt want to negotiate with you : - Change representative (the chat system is random so you might get different representatives with every single click).
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sonic_sphere	Jan 2 2014, 10:27 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #271
Casual Junior Member 452 posts Joined: Aug 2009	Wow! Thanks for the tips... Its like negotiating through online is more complicated than face to face... It's ok, will try my best later...
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TSraymondtong94	Jan 2 2014, 10:33 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #272
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(sonic_sphere @ Jan 2 2014, 10:27 PM) Wow! Thanks for the tips... Its like negotiating through online is more complicated than face to face... It's ok, will try my best later... face to face is more worse. i went to Dell's store at LYP and none of them are willing to negotiate with me other than resellers.
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sonic_sphere	Jan 2 2014, 10:41 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #273
Casual Junior Member 452 posts Joined: Aug 2009	About the price nego, normally how much different with the RRP that possible to get? for example, let say the best price of RM8,199 specs... This post has been edited by sonic_sphere: Jan 2 2014, 11:01 PM
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TSraymondtong94	Jan 2 2014, 10:43 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #274
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	normally if more than RM3000, a maximum of 10% discount is allowed but you can try to get the price you desired.
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sonic_sphere	Jan 2 2014, 10:58 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #275
Casual Junior Member 452 posts Joined: Aug 2009	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Jan 2 2014, 10:43 PM) normally if more than RM3000, a maximum of 10% discount is allowed but you can try to get the price you desired. Mmmm... 10% is not bad... Maybe can ask for 12-13% By the way, is it the best time to buy it now? Or better wait for new model since its already 2014... Must be so many upgrade to be launched soon...
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TSraymondtong94	Jan 2 2014, 11:01 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #276
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(sonic_sphere @ Jan 2 2014, 10:58 PM) Mmmm... 10% is not bad... Maybe can ask for 12-13% By the way, is it the best time to buy it now? Or better wait for new model since its already 2014... Must be so many upgrade to be launched soon... currently we are in the early of 2014, i think its possible to wait, as Broadwell architecture will be announced soon. EDIT : best time to chase latest products is around mid of the year. This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Jan 2 2014, 11:02 PM
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sonic_sphere	Jan 2 2014, 11:07 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #277
Casual Junior Member 452 posts Joined: Aug 2009	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Jan 2 2014, 11:01 PM) currently we are in the early of 2014, i think its possible to wait, as Broadwell architecture will be announced soon. EDIT : best time to chase latest products is around mid of the year. Mmm... Then have to wait another 6 months... Alrite, will consider your suggestion... Million thanks for your advice...
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refnulf	Jan 3 2014, 02:21 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #278
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	This was delivered today morning [attachmentid=3798544]
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horns	Jan 3 2014, 02:40 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #279
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 3 2014, 02:21 PM) This was delivered today morning [attachmentid=3798544] handsomenye..
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refnulf	Jan 3 2014, 02:46 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #280
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	Looks and feels so different [attachmentid=3798561] [attachmentid=3798562] Need to transfer all the stuff over tonight, also the SSD. The new laptop is way too slow compared to my old one Still deciding if I should stick with Windows 8.1 or go back to Windows 7 Ultimate. This post has been edited by refnulf: Jan 3 2014, 02:52 PM
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horns	Jan 3 2014, 02:53 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #281
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	i think it's nice the keyboard is not that bad la (except for the minor changes of layout; i always tap fn+f12; now it's fn+f11 to turn touchpad off) edit: i didn't boot the laptop up after i got home with it. i took out stock drive, msata ssd, and dvdrom, then put in ssd's and did a clean install. This post has been edited by horns: Jan 3 2014, 03:29 PM
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refnulf	Jan 3 2014, 03:46 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #282
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 3 2014, 02:53 PM) i think it's nice the keyboard is not that bad la (except for the minor changes of layout; i always tap fn+f12; now it's fn+f11 to turn touchpad off) edit: i didn't boot the laptop up after i got home with it. i took out stock drive, msata ssd, and dvdrom, then put in ssd's and did a clean install. I'll have to do it, which OS do you recommend?
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horns	Jan 3 2014, 03:56 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #283
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	i think you should play with w8.1 first. (one good thing about w8.1 is smaller number of windows updates). sooner or later you will run it anyway. if you still feel it sucks after 2 weeks, just revert to 7.
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refnulf	Jan 3 2014, 11:03 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #284
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	Forced to use it because my father's laptop is running it, always have to do something for him. So I hate the OS. I'll go back to Windows 7 Ultimate till I'm forced to use Windows 8.1 Maybe when I upgrade the computer next year or so.
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horns	Jan 3 2014, 11:51 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #285
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	ok the first few weeks with 8 was a torture to me because I needed to do so much just to turn the machine off. (that's before I realized that it's as simple as alt+f4). I am comfortable with it now.
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TSraymondtong94	Jan 4 2014, 12:24 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #286
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 3 2014, 11:51 PM) ok the first few weeks with 8 was a torture to me because I needed to do so much just to turn the machine off. (that's before I realized that it's as simple as alt+f4). I am comfortable with it now. another alternative way is to bring up the Charms UI and you are good to go. i did this before Alt+F4.
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horns	Jan 4 2014, 01:42 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #287
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Jan 4 2014, 12:24 AM) another alternative way is to bring up the Charms UI and you are good to go. i did this before Alt+F4. yes haha! i keep forgetting about that charms ui. in w8.1 we can right click on the windows logo and shut it down. still.. shutdown -s -t 0 or shutdown -r t 0 as shortcut is the quickest
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zizdnyll	Jan 4 2014, 01:49 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #288
Casual Junior Member 490 posts Joined: Jun 2009	do anyone knw where can i buy m14x adapter?
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horns	Jan 4 2014, 02:19 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #289
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(zizdnyll @ Jan 4 2014, 01:49 AM) do anyone knw where can i buy m14x adapter? ebay? or check your pm.
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shawn87	Jan 4 2014, 07:38 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #290
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,154 posts Joined: May 2009 From: Terengganu	hi dear ladies and gentleman im using alienware m14x r2 i5 gt555m ddr5 1.5gb but when i play dota 2 on max setting the fps is kinda low.. my problem is 1. can gt555m 1.5gb ddr5 support full graphic setting on dota 2? 2. My ping is really unstable.. im using unifi.. dont have any problem with previous computer.. this alienware has the unstable ping in dota2 sometimes 16ms.. then jump to 60++ then 200++ sometimes spike to 800++ may i know what is the problem? could it be wifi driver? sifu2 here can pls enlgihten me what to do to fix my this 2 problem.. low fps and high unstable ping on dota 2.. thanks This post has been edited by shawn87: Jan 4 2014, 07:43 PM
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putochip123	Jan 5 2014, 10:45 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #291
Regular Senior Member 1,496 posts Joined: Jul 2008	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 2 2014, 10:07 AM) thanks putochip123, you're the man i have swapped all the stuff that i need. it runs well. very well haha. ur LCD are here d. waiting u to be free..... eveything runs well except the LCD?
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refnulf	Jan 5 2014, 02:00 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #292
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	After a few days, it doesn't look so bad [attachmentid=3801345]
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rc2x	Jan 5 2014, 02:45 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #293
Ask me about my vore fettish Senior Member 1,838 posts Joined: Jun 2008 From: The Grid	QUOTE(shawn87 @ Jan 4 2014, 07:38 PM) hi dear ladies and gentleman im using alienware m14x r2 i5 gt555m ddr5 1.5gb but when i play dota 2 on max setting the fps is kinda low.. my problem is 1. can gt555m 1.5gb ddr5 support full graphic setting on dota 2? 2. My ping is really unstable.. im using unifi.. dont have any problem with previous computer.. this alienware has the unstable ping in dota2 sometimes 16ms.. then jump to 60++ then 200++ sometimes spike to 800++ may i know what is the problem? could it be wifi driver? sifu2 here can pls enlgihten me what to do to fix my this 2 problem.. low fps and high unstable ping on dota 2.. thanks You can try lower or turn off some eye candy for gpu settings and put it to high performance. About latency issue, you are using intel or killer NIC? Update latest driver, for killer NIC I suggest using generic driver. Using cable will be the best.
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horns	Jan 5 2014, 04:54 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #294
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(putochip123 @ Jan 5 2014, 10:45 AM) haha. ur LCD are here d. waiting u to be free..... eveything runs well except the LCD? Wow so fast?! Ok we stick to schedule if you want Hehe everything runs very well, including lcd (just that 120hz baru feel syok haha) QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 5 2014, 02:00 PM) After a few days, it doesn't look so bad [attachmentid=3801345] formatted to w7 dy?
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refnulf	Jan 5 2014, 04:58 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #295
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 5 2014, 04:54 PM) Wow so fast?! Ok we stick to schedule if you want Hehe everything runs very well, including lcd (just that 120hz baru feel syok haha) formatted to w7 dy? Haven't done a single thing. Been busy PS4'ing.
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horns	Jan 5 2014, 06:01 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #296
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 5 2014, 04:58 PM) Haven't done a single thing. Been busy PS4'ing. Hm.. Ps4.. Have you set it up for remote play with ps vita? They said very nice.
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refnulf	Jan 5 2014, 07:53 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #297
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 5 2014, 06:01 PM) Hm.. Ps4.. Have you set it up for remote play with ps vita? They said very nice. Yeah, done. It's pretty amazing. Not much lag so far but only tested with KZ.
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horns	Jan 5 2014, 10:22 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #298
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 5 2014, 07:53 PM) Yeah, done. It's pretty amazing. Not much lag so far but only tested with KZ. nice. so i have heard
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refnulf	Jan 6 2014, 02:50 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #299
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 5 2014, 10:22 PM) nice. so i have heard Played Knack using remote play, there was some lag and it disconnected after a while. I think it's because of my wireless router though. I have heard that remote play isn't quite perfect as of yet. Maybe after a few updates!
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kaoru	Jan 6 2014, 11:16 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #300
Casual Junior Member 353 posts Joined: Dec 2004	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 5 2014, 02:00 PM) After a few days, it doesn't look so bad [attachmentid=3801345] i like the fact that there is a heart sticker at the webcam very safe. Here is my update , a few weeks back my graphics card was no longer detected in bios . however alienware hardware diagnostics says that all my hardware is working fine. Dell came last week and changed my graphics card and its now working fine. Using 660m only so yes they replaced it with 660m and not 760m Thinking of extending the warranty now , so scared. Changed mobo few times d , first was speaker no sound , second and third due to adapter plugged in not charging/ If take adapter out and plugged back in wont detect must start from full shutdown only adapter will detect.
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refnulf	Jan 6 2014, 11:45 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #301
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(kaoru @ Jan 6 2014, 11:16 AM) i like the fact that there is a heart sticker at the webcam very safe. Here is my update , a few weeks back my graphics card was no longer detected in bios . however alienware hardware diagnostics says that all my hardware is working fine. Dell came last week and changed my graphics card and its now working fine. Using 660m only so yes they replaced it with 660m and not 760m Thinking of extending the warranty now , so scared. Changed mobo few times d , first was speaker no sound , second and third due to adapter plugged in not charging/ If take adapter out and plugged back in wont detect must start from full shutdown only adapter will detect. Yes, I always cover the webcam area with a sticker just in case. No telling who might be watching. I'd suggest extended warranty if you find yourself unlucky with the machine, I have had a ton of problems too. Mostly GPU, but also with the LCD and the touchpad. These computers will last years, so good if you can have extended warranty.
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refnulf	Jan 6 2014, 11:49 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #302
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	Think I'm going to just stick with Win 8.1 Guess I'll have to use it eventually, so might as well get use to it now. Sigh.
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horns	Jan 6 2014, 12:11 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #303
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 6 2014, 02:50 AM) Played Knack using remote play, there was some lag and it disconnected after a while. I think it's because of my wireless router though. I have heard that remote play isn't quite perfect as of yet. Maybe after a few updates! i guess it might be due to bad internet connectivity too (20mbps, or even 40mbps, is not really good enough). if only our isp's are behaving like one.. QUOTE(kaoru @ Jan 6 2014, 11:16 AM) i like the fact that there is a heart sticker at the webcam very safe. Here is my update , a few weeks back my graphics card was no longer detected in bios . however alienware hardware diagnostics says that all my hardware is working fine. Dell came last week and changed my graphics card and its now working fine. Using 660m only so yes they replaced it with 660m and not 760m Thinking of extending the warranty now , so scared. Changed mobo few times d , first was speaker no sound , second and third due to adapter plugged in not charging/ If take adapter out and plugged back in wont detect must start from full shutdown only adapter will detect. QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 6 2014, 11:45 AM) Yes, I always cover the webcam area with a sticker just in case. No telling who might be watching. I'd suggest extended warranty if you find yourself unlucky with the machine, I have had a ton of problems too. Mostly GPU, but also with the LCD and the touchpad. These computers will last years, so good if you can have extended warranty. yeah it's really a good idea to extend it if your laptop has had issues before. you have no clue what can happen in the future. even though my r4 is fine so far (a second-hand some more;i was lucky that the previous owner took care of it nicely; no issue since i had it), i don't wanna have troubles later on (due to hand itchiness). QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 6 2014, 11:49 AM) Think I'm going to just stick with Win 8.1 Guess I'll have to use it eventually, so might as well get use to it now. Sigh. don't be sad haha.. 8/8.1 is not that bad. with a few tweaks it can be efficient as well.
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refnulf	Jan 6 2014, 12:16 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #304
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	Having a problem with the new machine, haven't really been using it but when I log into the system there's a problem earlier. I try to launch any program and a black screen appears with the battery icon blinking at the top left hand corner. Then a few seconds after that it logs out and goes to the login page (with the time and date/battery/wifi icon) Any idea what that is? I can't launch a single thing, can't get to desktop either. Just the window with all the program panes. Can't get to control panel either. It just goes blank and logs me out. This post has been edited by refnulf: Jan 6 2014, 12:19 PM
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horns	Jan 6 2014, 12:26 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #305
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 6 2014, 12:16 PM) Having a problem with the new machine, haven't really been using it but when I log into the system there's a problem earlier. I try to launch any program and a black screen appears with the battery icon blinking at the top left hand corner. Then a few seconds after that it logs out and goes to the login page (with the time and date/battery/wifi icon) Any idea what that is? I can't launch a single thing, can't get to desktop either. Just the window with all the program panes. Can't get to control panel either. It just goes blank and logs me out. wow.. low battery (or the battery couldn't get charged)? did you turn the adapter on? never had this issue before.
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refnulf	Jan 6 2014, 12:31 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #306
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 6 2014, 12:26 PM) wow.. low battery (or the battery couldn't get charged)? did you turn the adapter on? never had this issue before. Battery shows it's full. Tried with both adapter and without. I'll call Dell
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horns	Jan 6 2014, 12:35 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #307
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 6 2014, 12:31 PM) Battery shows it's full. Tried with both adapter and without. I'll call Dell weird stuff :/ man .. you're really not lucky.
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refnulf	Jan 6 2014, 12:37 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #308
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 6 2014, 12:35 PM) weird stuff :/ man .. you're really not lucky. Yeah, just decided to test the sound on the new laptop and that happens. Called Dell, ran diagnostics, hardware seems to be okay. Reinstalling/restoring Windows 8 now. Bah. This post has been edited by refnulf: Jan 6 2014, 01:04 PM
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horns	Jan 6 2014, 03:09 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #309
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 6 2014, 12:37 PM) Yeah, just decided to test the sound on the new laptop and that happens. Called Dell, ran diagnostics, hardware seems to be okay. Reinstalling/restoring Windows 8 now. Bah. that's scary. when i last opened up my 17, i did a check on the battery. it's secured nicely to the laptop (2 screws), and the battery cable is firmly attached. unless there is something wrong with the mobo or the battery, physically it's very hard to have loosened/detached issue. This post has been edited by horns: Jan 6 2014, 03:11 PM
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kaoru	Jan 6 2014, 04:35 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #310
Casual Junior Member 353 posts Joined: Dec 2004	if we wait till warranty about to expire only extend warranty will it be much more expensive compared to extending the warranty now (8 months earlier)
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refnulf	Jan 6 2014, 05:03 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #311
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 6 2014, 03:09 PM) that's scary. when i last opened up my 17, i did a check on the battery. it's secured nicely to the laptop (2 screws), and the battery cable is firmly attached. unless there is something wrong with the mobo or the battery, physically it's very hard to have loosened/detached issue. After the restore, it seems to be working fine. I'm not going to worry about Windows 8 anymore. I'm going to go back to Windows 7 Ultimate till all the bugs and kinks have been ironed out. Seems it happens a lot.
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Aura	Jan 6 2014, 07:41 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #312
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	QUOTE(kaoru @ Jan 6 2014, 04:35 PM) if we wait till warranty about to expire only extend warranty will it be much more expensive compared to extending the warranty now (8 months earlier) Actually better get a warranty extension bundled together with a newly bought laptop. From there got discount. After that, there's none, doesn't matter whether u extend it now or not.
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horns	Jan 6 2014, 08:20 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #313
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 6 2014, 05:03 PM) After the restore, it seems to be working fine. I'm not going to worry about Windows 8 anymore. I'm going to go back to Windows 7 Ultimate till all the bugs and kinks have been ironed out. Seems it happens a lot. perhaps it's software-related. well.. nevermind..
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kaoru	Jan 8 2014, 11:15 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #314
Casual Junior Member 353 posts Joined: Dec 2004	i think last time i read in here someone said if using windows 8 64 bit basic version the maximum ram supported is 16gb ram is this true ? or was it for windows 7 i could be wrong. iinm windows 8 max ram is 128gb for standard version. another noob question , my current RAM that is under the keyboard is 8+4 , so let say if i want to add another 8 is it best to remove the 4gb ram and replace it with 8gb or just add another 8gb at the 2 free bottom slots. coz i am very lazy to open everything to access the 2 slots under the keyboard. m17xr4 This post has been edited by kaoru: Jan 8 2014, 11:29 AM
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horns	Jan 8 2014, 11:49 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #315
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(kaoru @ Jan 8 2014, 11:15 AM) i think last time i read in here someone said if using windows 8 64 bit basic version the maximum ram supported is 16gb ram is this true ? or was it for windows 7 i could be wrong. iinm windows 8 max ram is 128gb for standard version. another noob question , my current RAM that is under the keyboard is 8+4 , so let say if i want to add another 8 is it best to remove the 4gb ram and replace it with 8gb or just add another 8gb at the 2 free bottom slots. coz i am very lazy to open everything to access the 2 slots under the keyboard. m17xr4 for 64bit, w7 hp is 16gb. w7 pro is 192gb. w8 is 128gb. w8 pro is 512gb. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/wi...v=vs.85%29.aspx you can try insert the new ram in the empty slot to see it down-clock the ram speed. iirc usually the ram slots for laptops are designed in pairs, meaning it's better to put 2 compatible rams in each section. don't be lazy. it's just a few screws away to get to ram slots under the keyboard.
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Superman7	Jan 8 2014, 09:27 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #316
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Finally my Alienware 14 has arrived Ordered 31.12.2013 Arrived 08.01.2014 Not so bad..
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horns	Jan 8 2014, 11:42 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #317
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	congratulations it's fast when they have stock.
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Superman7	Jan 9 2014, 12:28 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #318
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 8 2014, 11:42 PM) congratulations it's fast when they have stock. anyway, I didn't upgrade much.. just upgraded the graphic card to 765 only + additional 2 years warranty extension
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Superman7	Jan 9 2014, 07:44 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #319
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Guys.. what does the AW PERF do? and where does it save the recorded file?
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kaoru	Jan 9 2014, 03:59 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #320
Casual Junior Member 353 posts Joined: Dec 2004	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 9 2014, 12:28 AM) anyway, I didn't upgrade much.. just upgraded the graphic card to 765 only + additional 2 years warranty extension out of curiosity may i know how much you paid for 2 years extension im using an m17xr4 Dell send me an email quoting rm600 for 1 year and rm800 for 2 years and they say that price changes everyweek this one is valid till friday only then next week different price , not sure getting cheaper or more expensive. Maybe follow dollar rate or something.
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Superman7	Jan 9 2014, 08:56 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #321
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(kaoru @ Jan 9 2014, 03:59 PM) out of curiosity may i know how much you paid for 2 years extension im using an m17xr4 Dell send me an email quoting rm600 for 1 year and rm800 for 2 years and they say that price changes everyweek this one is valid till friday only then next week different price , not sure getting cheaper or more expensive. Maybe follow dollar rate or something. I bought together with the notebook and during that period of time, there's a discount of approx RM270 if I'm not mistaken.
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SUSLVL1NiNjA	Jan 11 2014, 10:39 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #322
Enthusiast Senior Member 753 posts Joined: Dec 2013	I'm really interested on purchasing an Alienware 14 as my primary gaming laptop, any advice?
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refnulf	Jan 11 2014, 10:55 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #323
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	Extended warranty is just for parts and it's next business day like usual. Also you can only call during office hours, etc to their support line if I'm not mistaken. You won't be able to get the equivalent complete cover like you would have if bought new. So I'm not sure how worth it the extended warranty is. If you're going to use the machine for longer, probably necessary with the rate of failures.
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horns	Jan 11 2014, 04:08 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #324
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	yes, i guess it's much better to get extended warranty at the point of purchase at Dell Malaysia, because from what i've read, that's the only way to get a complete cover. they only offer part-only and nbd in the warranty extension after that point. (i believe previously complete cover was offered on top of those options; wonder why it was taken down)
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Superman7	Jan 11 2014, 07:38 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #325
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 11 2014, 10:55 AM) Extended warranty is just for parts and it's next business day like usual. Also you can only call during office hours, etc to their support line if I'm not mistaken. You won't be able to get the equivalent complete cover like you would have if bought new. So I'm not sure how worth it the extended warranty is. If you're going to use the machine for longer, probably necessary with the rate of failures. QUOTE(horns @ Jan 11 2014, 04:08 PM) yes, i guess it's much better to get extended warranty at the point of purchase at Dell Malaysia, because from what i've read, that's the only way to get a complete cover. they only offer part-only and nbd in the warranty extension after that point. The extended warranty covers accidental damage as well like water damage, drops.. But it doesn't cover the goods being stolen as it's not an insurance after all (i believe previously complete cover was offered on top of those options; wonder why it was taken down)
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Jayi	Jan 11 2014, 11:25 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #326
Regular Lurker Senior Member 985 posts Joined: Jul 2010 From: Bolehland	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 11 2014, 04:08 PM) yes, i guess it's much better to get extended warranty at the point of purchase at Dell Malaysia, because from what i've read, that's the only way to get a complete cover. they only offer part-only and nbd in the warranty extension after that point. (i believe previously complete cover was offered on top of those options; wonder why it was taken down) yeap last time they did have option to extend complete cover. I guess they removed it because I believe people purchase complete cover only after they broke their laptop. But I did still extended mine just few days before my warranty ended. At first I was waiting to upgrade to the new 14, but then it was quite disappointing compare to what i expect them to improve.
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horns	Jan 12 2014, 01:14 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #327
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Jayi @ Jan 11 2014, 11:25 PM) yeap last time they did have option to extend complete cover. I guess they removed it because I believe people purchase complete cover only after they broke their laptop. But I did still extended mine just few days before my warranty ended. At first I was waiting to upgrade to the new 14, but then it was quite disappointing compare to what i expect them to improve. yeah.. good stuff always get abused.
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dannygeni	Jan 12 2014, 12:58 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #328
Regular Senior Member 1,804 posts Joined: Jun 2009	QUOTE(LVL1NiNjA @ Jan 11 2014, 10:39 AM) I'm really interested on purchasing an Alienware 14 as my primary gaming laptop, any advice? go for it..really great machine. i upgrade myself to ssd drive. super fast response
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Superman7	Jan 12 2014, 02:26 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #329
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(dannygeni @ Jan 12 2014, 12:58 PM) go for it..really great machine. i upgrade myself to ssd drive. super fast response how much was the SSD upgrade and what's the spec? I've just got mine few days ago and seems like the windows boot up is the wake up from Standby is also Coming from OSX, the wake up from sleep is almost instant.
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dannygeni	Jan 12 2014, 02:42 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #330
Regular Senior Member 1,804 posts Joined: Jun 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 12 2014, 02:26 PM) how much was the SSD upgrade and what's the spec? I've just got mine few days ago and seems like the windows boot up is the wake up from Standby is also Coming from OSX, the wake up from sleep is almost instant. my signature listed bro..intel 335 240gb. plan to upgrade 500gb. need save a bit. anyway my boot up improve a lot fr stock hard drive. the 64gb msata as storage now also not enough. haha This post has been edited by dannygeni: Jan 12 2014, 02:44 PM
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horns	Jan 12 2014, 02:53 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #331
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 12 2014, 02:26 PM) how much was the SSD upgrade and what's the spec? I've just got mine few days ago and seems like the windows boot up is the wake up from Standby is also Coming from OSX, the wake up from sleep is almost instant. for ssd upgrades, you can do it yourself. you can restore the system with alien respawn, or you can do a clean install. for common usage and gaming, consumer grade ssd's should suffice. the sweet spot in terms of size, performance and price for now imo is 240gb range. if you have some extra money, go for 500gb or more. (it's a one-time investment that lasts you long enough; so i think you should get whatever largest possible). any decent brand/model will work well (samsung, intel, plextor, crucial, corsair, transcend, sandisk, etc.). ssd's are for OS, apps, and games. for storage and downloads, you can use the stock hdd.
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Superman7	Jan 12 2014, 02:58 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #332
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(dannygeni @ Jan 12 2014, 02:42 PM) my signature listed bro..intel 335 240gb. plan to upgrade 500gb. need save a bit. anyway my boot up improve a lot fr stock hard drive. the 64gb msata as storage now also not enough. haha didn't realize the small text on your signature How much was it? My HDD is just the normal 750GB without SSD. Realize not much worth it for the additional 64GB SSD hyrid style cos I am planning to change it eventually to a SSD. But then the SSD prices are still very costly Maybe I just hold on to this 750GB SATA crap temporary. Just can't accept the slow wake up time from sleep. Rebooting is definitely not fast but that doesn't really bother me cos I don't usually shutdown my computer. It's just on standby most of the time. QUOTE(horns @ Jan 12 2014, 02:53 PM) for ssd upgrades, you can do it yourself. you can restore the system with alien respawn, or you can do a clean install. for common usage and gaming, consumer grade ssd's should suffice. the sweet spot in terms of size, performance and price for now imo is 240gb range. if you have some extra money, go for 500gb or more. (it's a one-time investment that lasts you long enough; so i think you should get whatever largest possible). any decent brand/model will work well (samsung, intel, plextor, crucial, corsair, transcend, sandisk, etc.). ssd's are for OS, apps, and games. for storage and downloads, you can use the stock hdd. But the AW14 does not have additional slots for extra HDD. It's either or kinda of scenario
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horns	Jan 12 2014, 03:14 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #333
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	actually you can have 3 drives in your laptop if you want: 1. 1x msata ssd; 2. 1x 2.5" ssd; 3. 1x 2.5" ssd/hdd in a hdd caddy that replaces dvdrom/bluray drive. so i think your preferred layout can be: 1. 1x msata ssd (plextor m5m 256gb, or crucial m500 480gb); 2. 1x hdd (or you can keep the stock drive just in case, and get another new 1tb hdd). i will just max it out.
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horns	Jan 12 2014, 03:58 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #334
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	notes: for those who has good cooling environments, refer this thread to clock your cpu (3820qm), http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-...ers-plague.html 1. replace the thermal paste if needed; mine work fine. 2. a cooling pad helps; 3. the best is to run the laptop in a air-conditioned room. running 4ghz now.
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Superman7	Jan 13 2014, 12:35 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #335
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	What can you do with the Alienware Respawn without the premium purchase? only create bootable usb/dvd?
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horns	Jan 14 2014, 01:01 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #336
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	i have no idea. i never used it before. i saw my friends used it to create recovery media, but that's it. fresh install imo is much better.
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Superman7	Jan 14 2014, 01:16 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #337
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 14 2014, 01:01 AM) i have no idea. i never used it before. i saw my friends used it to create recovery media, but that's it. fresh install imo is much better. If I'm not mistaken there's a recovery type of disc right? or do I have to burn it from the Respawn software thingy?
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horns	Jan 14 2014, 11:12 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #338
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 14 2014, 01:16 AM) If I'm not mistaken there's a recovery type of disc right? or do I have to burn it from the Respawn software thingy? wow.. thanks man i just realized that we do have those. sorry i didn't pay attention to the contents in the box. i just took the laptop, power adapter, and cable out and left the rest untouched. maybe with respawn it can restore all oem branding stuff. sorry i am not that sure.
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Superman7	Jan 14 2014, 10:43 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #339
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 14 2014, 11:12 AM) wow.. thanks man i just realized that we do have those. sorry i didn't pay attention to the contents in the box. i just took the laptop, power adapter, and cable out and left the rest untouched. maybe with respawn it can restore all oem branding stuff. sorry i am not that sure. same.. me too. Didn't really bother about the rest when I unboxed it. Just had a quick look at what was given. The most important is still the notebook and the adapter. That's all
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mansooriqbal	Jan 15 2014, 05:52 PM Show posts by this member only \| IPv6 \| Post #340
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 2,044 posts Joined: Jul 2008	I got a spare Intel 2230N for sale for 59RM in a very good 9.9 condition. PM me if anyone wants to buy. Thanks!
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horns	Jan 16 2014, 08:51 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #341
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	jeng jeng jeng.. 800m notebook drivers get listed already (now only 820m)
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Superman7	Jan 16 2014, 09:30 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #342
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 16 2014, 08:51 AM) jeng jeng jeng.. 800m notebook drivers get listed already (now only 820m) noobie here.. what's 800m?
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Aura	Jan 16 2014, 10:36 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #343
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 13 2014, 12:35 PM) What can you do with the Alienware Respawn without the premium purchase? only create bootable usb/dvd? AlienRespawn can be used to restore ur laptop to factory state, which means a full backup of your system based on factory settings. Very handy for those people who doesn't want to start from scratch. QUOTE(horns @ Jan 14 2014, 11:12 AM) wow.. thanks man i just realized that we do have those. sorry i didn't pay attention to the contents in the box. i just took the laptop, power adapter, and cable out and left the rest untouched. maybe with respawn it can restore all oem branding stuff. sorry i am not that sure. There's a recovery disc included together with the laptop other than manuals and the above mentioned. But to all Windows 8 Alienware users, u only can use AlienRespawn for another drive as long as it has a bigger or equivalent sized capacity. Lower capacity drives will fail during the process. For example, if ur laptop comes with 750GB HDD and u want to use AlienRespawn for a 120GB/256GB/512GB SSD, the respawn process will fail. The software will inform u that ur drive must be 750GB or more in order to proceed. The only way to move over to lower sized SSD is to use cloning software which breaks ur AlienRespawn. For Windows 7 users, it might still be possible. I was unable to try this because my system arrived with Windows 8. According to forums, it works but need someone to test it out. The other alternative is to call Dell to send u a copy of the AlienRespawn image based on ur requirements but this might incur some costs. Not sure about the price.
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horns	Jan 16 2014, 12:46 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #344
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 16 2014, 09:30 AM) noobie here.. what's 800m? it's the new series of nvidia mobille graphic cards QUOTE(Aura @ Jan 16 2014, 10:36 AM) AlienRespawn can be used to restore ur laptop to factory state, which means a full backup of your system based on factory settings. Very handy for those people who doesn't want to start from scratch. -- There's a recovery disc included together with the laptop other than manuals and the above mentioned. But to all Windows 8 Alienware users, u only can use AlienRespawn for another drive as long as it has a bigger or equivalent sized capacity. Lower capacity drives will fail during the process. For example, if ur laptop comes with 750GB HDD and u want to use AlienRespawn for a 120GB/256GB/512GB SSD, the respawn process will fail. The software will inform u that ur drive must be 750GB or more in order to proceed. The only way to move over to lower sized SSD is to use cloning software which breaks ur AlienRespawn. For Windows 7 users, it might still be possible. I was unable to try this because my system arrived with Windows 8. According to forums, it works but need someone to test it out. The other alternative is to call Dell to send u a copy of the AlienRespawn image based on ur requirements but this might incur some costs. Not sure about the price. thanks a lot for the information hm.. i see there are limits for w8 machines if you used respawn. i have 960gb m500 so i think it's not a big deal. still i am really not into factory state. i like minimal setup, normally it's under 1 hour and the laptop is ready to go
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Superman7	Jan 16 2014, 01:57 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #345
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Aura @ Jan 16 2014, 10:36 AM) AlienRespawn can be used to restore ur laptop to factory state, which means a full backup of your system based on factory settings. Very handy for those people who doesn't want to start from scratch. There's a recovery disc included together with the laptop other than manuals and the above mentioned. But to all Windows 8 Alienware users, u only can use AlienRespawn for another drive as long as it has a bigger or equivalent sized capacity. Lower capacity drives will fail during the process. For example, if ur laptop comes with 750GB HDD and u want to use AlienRespawn for a 120GB/256GB/512GB SSD, the respawn process will fail. The software will inform u that ur drive must be 750GB or more in order to proceed. The only way to move over to lower sized SSD is to use cloning software which breaks ur AlienRespawn. For Windows 7 users, it might still be possible. I was unable to try this because my system arrived with Windows 8. According to forums, it works but need someone to test it out. The other alternative is to call Dell to send u a copy of the AlienRespawn image based on ur requirements but this might incur some costs. Not sure about the price. Thanks for the tip. Seems like Alien Respawn is more or less doing a ghosting. Haven't been using Windows for 5 years Let's see how Win8 fairs compared to OSX. By the way, any of you guys updated to 8.1 ?
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horns	Jan 16 2014, 02:25 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #346
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 16 2014, 01:57 PM) Thanks for the tip. Seems like Alien Respawn is more or less doing a ghosting. Haven't been using Windows for 5 years Let's see how Win8 fairs compared to OSX. By the way, any of you guys updated to 8.1 ? i'm on w8.1 (single language and pro). i am used to it since 8. no issues with clean install, and the games that i play (bf4 mainly).
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Superman7	Jan 16 2014, 05:34 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #347
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 16 2014, 02:25 PM) i'm on w8.1 (single language and pro). i am used to it since 8. no issues with clean install, and the games that i play (bf4 mainly). Guess I can safely update to 8.1 BF4 is a very costly game btw, do you guys use any specific widget app to monitor the temperature of your Alien? This post has been edited by Superman7: Jan 16 2014, 05:34 PM
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horns	Jan 16 2014, 05:40 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #348
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 16 2014, 05:34 PM) Guess I can safely update to 8.1 BF4 is a very costly game btw, do you guys use any specific widget app to monitor the temperature of your Alien? upgrade means in-store upgrade? that one i never tried before. i did a clean install then call MS to reactivate my copy (key quota exceeded limit). i bought the premium then baru realize that dlc do not have new campaigns :/ (but damn the scenes are so nice). i use hwinfo64 only. i don't use widgets haha!
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Superman7	Jan 16 2014, 07:27 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #349
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 16 2014, 05:40 PM) upgrade means in-store upgrade? that one i never tried before. i did a clean install then call MS to reactivate my copy (key quota exceeded limit). i bought the premium then baru realize that dlc do not have new campaigns :/ (but damn the scenes are so nice). i use hwinfo64 only. i don't use widgets haha! I was told before the purchase that I can upgrade to 8.1. Isn't the 8.1 something similar like the service pack thingy? or you actually have to pay for it? I guess I'll stick with hwinfo64 then. Thanks. This post has been edited by Superman7: Jan 16 2014, 07:29 PM
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horns	Jan 16 2014, 07:48 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #350
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 16 2014, 07:27 PM) I was told before the purchase that I can upgrade to 8.1. Isn't the 8.1 something similar like the service pack thingy? or you actually have to pay for it? I guess I'll stick with hwinfo64 then. Thanks. no you don't need to pay for it; it's free for existing legit w8 users (like you and me). to me yeah it's supposed to be a service pack; but there are apparent but minor differences between the two. (for instance, no more wei score checking) you can use this trick to download and keep a copy of iso file for later use http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-576083...indows-8.1-iso/ edit: note - this is an upgrade-only iso; meaning you need to install w8 then upgrade with the media. i can do clean install because i got mine from a friend who has access to msdn (or technet i forgot). alternatively, grab the untouched version online. This post has been edited by horns: Jan 16 2014, 07:58 PM
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Superman7	Jan 16 2014, 08:10 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #351
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 16 2014, 07:48 PM) no you don't need to pay for it; it's free for existing legit w8 users (like you and me). to me yeah it's supposed to be a service pack; but there are apparent but minor differences between the two. (for instance, no more wei score checking) you can use this trick to download and keep a copy of iso file for later use http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-576083...indows-8.1-iso/ edit: note - this is an upgrade-only iso; meaning you need to install w8 then upgrade with the media. i can do clean install because i got mine from a friend who has access to msdn (or technet i forgot). alternatively, grab the untouched version online. Noted. The upgrade version is always a pain. In the event I have to format the pc, I have to repeat the whole process again with the installation restore from the recovery disc that is given. And ghosting a 750GB is also pain so damn with it..
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kaoru	Jan 16 2014, 08:14 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #352
Casual Junior Member 353 posts Joined: Dec 2004	can we just call dell support center to come and format for us ?
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Superman7	Jan 16 2014, 08:22 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #353
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(kaoru @ Jan 16 2014, 08:14 PM) can we just call dell support center to come and format for us ? Most probably they'll just guide you through the phone only as you have all the required items to do so.
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horns	Jan 16 2014, 08:22 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #354
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	well to be frank, yes it is a pain doing it the upgrade way. maybe there is a trick to do this less painfully :/ (i didn't research about this yet)
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Superman7	Jan 16 2014, 08:24 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #355
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 16 2014, 08:22 PM) well to be frank, yes it is a pain doing it the upgrade way. maybe there is a trick to do this less painfully :/ (i didn't research about this yet) Let's see.. It's time to re-live Windows
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horns	Jan 16 2014, 08:35 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #356
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 16 2014, 08:24 PM) Let's see.. It's time to re-live Windows wo.. good luck with ssd, it should be a job under half an hour, with all drivers installed.
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Superman7	Jan 16 2014, 08:58 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #357
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 16 2014, 08:35 PM) wo.. good luck with ssd, it should be a job under half an hour, with all drivers installed. haven't purchase any SSD yet..
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horns	Jan 16 2014, 09:16 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #358
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 16 2014, 08:58 PM) haven't purchase any SSD yet.. Oh sorry. You must get one. Sweet spot is 250gb range.
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TSraymondtong94	Jan 16 2014, 09:41 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #359
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	hey guys, its been a while i visiting this thread. how are you guys doing with your mothership? there is possibility that next year, i will get a mothership, so that i can join, contribute and organize events.
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horns	Jan 16 2014, 10:50 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #360
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Jan 16 2014, 09:41 PM) hey guys, its been a while i visiting this thread. how are you guys doing with your mothership? there is possibility that next year, i will get a mothership, so that i can join, contribute and organize events. there is no need to be an aw owner to join, contribute, or host something
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Superman7	Jan 17 2014, 10:03 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #361
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 16 2014, 09:16 PM) Oh sorry. You must get one. Sweet spot is 250gb range. How much is the 250GB now? Any specific models/brands I should look for? QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Jan 16 2014, 09:41 PM) hey guys, its been a while i visiting this thread. how are you guys doing with your mothership? there is possibility that next year, i will get a mothership, so that i can join, contribute and organize events. I thought your signatures shows you already own AW?
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TSraymondtong94	Jan 17 2014, 10:30 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #362
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 17 2014, 10:03 AM) How much is the 250GB now? Any specific models/brands I should look for? I thought your signatures shows you already own AW? its in my 'must-get list'.
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horns	Jan 17 2014, 10:51 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #363
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 17 2014, 10:03 AM) How much is the 250GB now? Any specific models/brands I should look for? in general you can get any decent ssd in the local market (samsung, plextor, intel, corsair, sandisk, etc.). they will work fine. if you have some spares, and you wanna get it like now, i suggest you invest in a 256gb or more of samsung 840 pro. although 840 evo should be fine but i personally haven't tested it. based on the feedback from various sources, it's a good choice. (by the way, the RAPID mode feature found in 840 evo has been added to 840 pro just recently) if you can wait, new releases should be coming out after june this year. there is plextor m6. (plextor m5pro xtreme is one of my personal favorites beside samsung and intel. don't get older drives although they are cheaper; tend to have issues)
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horns	Jan 17 2014, 11:01 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #364
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Jan 17 2014, 10:30 AM) its in my 'must-get list'. you have helped a lot of people finding good laptops for themselves. respect
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Superman7	Jan 17 2014, 11:12 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #365
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 17 2014, 10:51 AM) in general you can get any decent ssd in the local market (samsung, plextor, intel, corsair, sandisk, etc.). they will work fine. if you have some spares, and you wanna get it like now, i suggest you invest in a 256gb or more of samsung 840 pro. although 840 evo should be fine but i personally haven't tested it. based on the feedback from various sources, it's a good choice. (by the way, the RAPID mode feature found in 840 evo has been added to 840 pro just recently) if you can wait, new releases should be coming out after june this year. there is plextor m6. (plextor m5pro xtreme is one of my personal favorites beside samsung and intel. don't get older drives although they are cheaper; tend to have issues) Thanks for the tip. I think I'll wait as I am not too much of a gamer anyway
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horns	Jan 17 2014, 11:22 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #366
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 17 2014, 11:12 AM) Thanks for the tip. I think I'll wait as I am not too much of a gamer anyway i am not quite a gamer also. i go into bf4 to get killed most of the times to me the main purpose of having a ssd is to load OS and apps fast (e.g. click and start typing in word; running vm's).
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Superman7	Jan 17 2014, 11:24 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #367
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 17 2014, 11:22 AM) i am not quite a gamer also. i go into bf4 to get killed most of the times to me the main purpose of having a ssd is to load OS and apps fast (e.g. click and start typing in word; running vm's). That's what I'm looking for Why running on vm? BF4 is expensive $60
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horns	Jan 17 2014, 11:39 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #368
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 17 2014, 11:24 AM) That's what I'm looking for Why running on vm? BF4 is expensive $60 yeap by putting in a ssd and setting up a small ramdisk made my dad's i3 hp laptop became much more responsive (MYR 300.00 very well spent. never received any complaints after that) vm's are good to test stuff without formatting when tahi happen. it's boring work thing. i got bf4 when it's on sale. save a bit lol! i just put all the settings ultra and go in shoot sand, shoot airplanes, drive tanks, and fly helicopters.
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Superman7	Jan 17 2014, 11:51 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #369
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 17 2014, 11:39 AM) yeap by putting in a ssd and setting up a small ramdisk made my dad's i3 hp laptop became much more responsive (MYR 300.00 very well spent. never received any complaints after that) vm's are good to test stuff without formatting when tahi happen. it's boring work thing. i got bf4 when it's on sale. save a bit lol! i just put all the settings ultra and go in shoot sand, shoot airplanes, drive tanks, and fly helicopters. ohh.. now I understand. Wanted to test the power of the 765 NVIDIA so far tested only with DOTA2, Diablo III and War Thunder.
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horns	Jan 17 2014, 12:34 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #370
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 17 2014, 11:51 AM) ohh.. now I understand. Wanted to test the power of the 765 NVIDIA so far tested only with DOTA2, Diablo III and War Thunder. it's fine to run bf4 (based on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT-TaX5VdQo)
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Superman7	Jan 17 2014, 12:37 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #371
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 17 2014, 12:34 PM) it's fine to run bf4 (based on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT-TaX5VdQo) looks good Now kinda regretting not upgrading to 16GB of RAM
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horns	Jan 17 2014, 12:49 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #372
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 17 2014, 12:37 PM) looks good Now kinda regretting not upgrading to 16GB of RAM ah.. yes, if possible just max it out at the point of purchase. while it's true that 8gb will work fine, but the system will get more boosts when you have a small ram disk for cache and temp folders. (with ssd's, ram disk is a good thing to have because you can help reduce a lot of writes off ssd) recent ramdisk technology is really simple to use. good stuff like softperfect ramdisk is free for personal use.
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Superman7	Jan 17 2014, 12:55 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #373
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 17 2014, 12:49 PM) ah.. yes, if possible just max it out at the point of purchase. while it's true that 8gb will work fine, but the system will get more boosts when you have a small ram disk for cache and temp folders. (with ssd's, ram disk is a good thing to have because you can help reduce a lot of writes off ssd) recent ramdisk technology is really simple to use. good stuff like softperfect ramdisk is free for personal use. gonna do some read up on the softperfect thing. Thanks for recommedation. The damn thing is that the current configuration is 4 + 4 GB. Have to buy both 8GB in order to upgrade. By the way, if I upgrade by myself, it would not void the warranty right?
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horns	Jan 17 2014, 01:03 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #374
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 17 2014, 12:55 PM) gonna do some read up on the softperfect thing. Thanks for recommedation. The damn thing is that the current configuration is 4 + 4 GB. Have to buy both 8GB in order to upgrade. By the way, if I upgrade by myself, it would not void the warranty right? hm.. aw14 has 2 slots only right? from the manual it looks that way. you need to swap it with 2x8gb. looking at the price of ram today, i suggest you go for ssd first that gives you much better performance boost. i guess there is nothing wrong if you do it yourself. (although the manual does warn that no one should touch the internals) by the way no one is attending the it fair at mid valley? This post has been edited by horns: Jan 17 2014, 01:04 PM
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Superman7	Jan 17 2014, 01:05 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #375
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 17 2014, 01:03 PM) hm.. aw14 has 2 slots only right? from the manual it looks that way. you need to swap it with 2x8gb. looking at the price of ram today, i suggest you go for ssd first that gives you much better performance boost. by the way no one is attending the it fair at mid valley? yeah, it has 2 slots. I confirmed it when I was surveying the device earlier before purchase. Anyway, I don't expect my usage to max up the RAM of 8GB anyway. Therefore, didn't opt for the upgrade to 16GB. SSD would be my next target
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horns	Jan 17 2014, 01:09 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #376
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 17 2014, 01:05 PM) yeah, it has 2 slots. I confirmed it when I was surveying the device earlier before purchase. Anyway, I don't expect my usage to max up the RAM of 8GB anyway. Therefore, didn't opt for the upgrade to 16GB. SSD would be my next target yeah.. it's more fun upgrading it slowly. you can see the performance maintained with time. if it's not about work purposes, i like to have smaller laptops/ultrabooks, too :/
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Superman7	Jan 17 2014, 01:13 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #377
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 17 2014, 01:09 PM) yeah.. it's more fun upgrading it slowly. you can see the performance maintained with time. if it's not about work purposes, i like to have smaller laptops/ultrabooks, too :/ You mentioned earlier that I could swap the DVD ROM for the HDD correct? I would like to have the entire OS running on SSD and using the current 750GB HDD as the storage. Do not want to always hook up my external 1TB HDD
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horns	Jan 17 2014, 01:19 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #378
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 17 2014, 01:13 PM) You mentioned earlier that I could swap the DVD ROM for the HDD correct? I would like to have the entire OS running on SSD and using the current 750GB HDD as the storage. Do not want to always hook up my external 1TB HDD correct. http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=387 search silverstone at garage sales section, i think you can find some sellers carrying this one. alternatively, viewnet has that. (i got mine from there)
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Superman7	Jan 17 2014, 01:23 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #379
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 17 2014, 01:19 PM) correct. http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=387 search silverstone at garage sales section, i think you can find some sellers carrying this one. alternatively, viewnet has that. (i got mine from there) doesn't seem like the removing part would be easy with the new AW14 design. Thanks again for the tip.
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horns	Jan 17 2014, 01:29 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #380
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 17 2014, 01:23 PM) doesn't seem like the removing part would be easy with the new AW14 design. Thanks again for the tip. uh? really? looking at the manual, it's just flip the laptop, take off the back cover, tara! by the way the dell manual is good. check it. ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/e...anual_en-us.pdf
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Superman7	Jan 17 2014, 01:48 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #381
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 17 2014, 01:29 PM) uh? really? looking at the manual, it's just flip the laptop, take off the back cover, tara! by the way the dell manual is good. check it. ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/e...anual_en-us.pdf sorry, never actually read any manuals Warranty issue is the concern. Let's see when I open up.
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horns	Jan 17 2014, 06:03 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #382
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 17 2014, 01:48 PM) sorry, never actually read any manuals Warranty issue is the concern. Let's see when I open up. well.. just do it
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Kernkraft400	Jan 18 2014, 04:27 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #383
Master Chief Senior Member 2,977 posts Joined: Sep 2006 From: 3°10'21.80"N , 101°43'17.20"E	Any of you guys game with an Alienware 14?
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Superman7	Jan 18 2014, 04:31 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #384
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Kernkraft400 @ Jan 18 2014, 04:27 PM) Any of you guys game with an Alienware 14? I do.. just tested PES14 - which sucks, COD Ghosts is great, CS:GO and Diablo III
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Kernkraft400	Jan 18 2014, 07:12 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #385
Master Chief Senior Member 2,977 posts Joined: Sep 2006 From: 3°10'21.80"N , 101°43'17.20"E	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 18 2014, 04:31 PM) I do.. just tested PES14 - which sucks, COD Ghosts is great, CS:GO and Diablo III Do you use other peripherals like a keyboard and an external mouse or use the default one that came with the set?
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Superman7	Jan 18 2014, 08:10 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #386
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Kernkraft400 @ Jan 18 2014, 07:12 PM) Do you use other peripherals like a keyboard and an external mouse or use the default one that came with the set? of cos you can't play with the touchpad. I have only external mouse. Using the keyboard of the AW14. Anyway, the Keyboard on AW14 is lousy. Can't register 2 buttons presses simultaneously. This post has been edited by Superman7: Jan 18 2014, 08:14 PM
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Superman7	Jan 18 2014, 09:52 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #387
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Tried updating the Windows 8.1 from the store and this is what I get CODE "You need to use account with Administrator privileges to install Windows 8.1, try logging in with the user account of an administrator of this PC and trying the update again." I've already an administrator account anyway. Anybody can help? Thanks.
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Superman7	Jan 18 2014, 10:27 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #388
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 18 2014, 09:52 PM) Tried updating the Windows 8.1 from the store and this is what I get CODE "You need to use account with Administrator privileges to install Windows 8.1, try logging in with the user account of an administrator of this PC and trying the update again." I've already an administrator account anyway. Anybody can help? Thanks. Found the solution. 1) Changed my HOTMAIL account to a local account 2) Logged off 3) Tried the store again and even though I was still listed as an admin it still failed 4) Switched my account back to HOTMAIL connected account 5) Logged off and then back on 6) Windows 8.1 download worked
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horns	Jan 19 2014, 01:32 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #389
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	maybe it's because i always use local account without association to any email, i had no issue to get the files previously. nice find
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refnulf	Jan 19 2014, 02:20 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #390
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	Still haven't transferred the stuff to the new AW17. Gotta do that soon. Been busy traveling, sigh.
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Superman7	Jan 19 2014, 04:01 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #391
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 19 2014, 01:32 AM) maybe it's because i always use local account without association to any email, i had no issue to get the files previously. nice find After updating to Win 8.1, everything seems bigger or rather "zoomed" even though the resolution is still 1920 x 1080. Do you see the same? Noticed this on Desktop and also on Firefox. Haven't tested the rest though. update Got it fixed. The display size (under Settings -> Personalization -> Display) was changed to large size. Changing back to Medium brings it back like before. But then the "menu" bar on the right side is huge! This post has been edited by Superman7: Jan 19 2014, 04:10 AM
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horns	Jan 19 2014, 11:19 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #392
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 19 2014, 04:01 AM) After updating to Win 8.1, everything seems bigger or rather "zoomed" even though the resolution is still 1920 x 1080. Do you see the same? Noticed this on Desktop and also on Firefox. Haven't tested the rest though. update Got it fixed. The display size (under Settings -> Personalization -> Display) was changed to large size. Changing back to Medium brings it back like before. But then the "menu" bar on the right side is huge! haha.. that's one of the reported issues if you do an upgrade. here's mine, clean install. it's nothing wrong.
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Superman7	Jan 19 2014, 11:32 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #393
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 19 2014, 11:19 AM) haha.. that's one of the reported issues if you do an upgrade. here's mine, clean install. it's nothing wrong. where do you download the entire copy? 3x SSD?
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horns	Jan 19 2014, 11:46 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #394
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 19 2014, 02:20 AM) Still haven't transferred the stuff to the new AW17. Gotta do that soon. Been busy traveling, sigh. ow.. no wonder you're like mia suddenly. actually, same here haven't done anything useful to my 17 :/ hopefully i can do it this week. QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 19 2014, 11:32 AM) where do you download the entire copy? 3x SSD? i got it from a friend hehe.. i also download an untouched copy from the internet. the checksum is the same. oh. yeah.. 3. just upgraded the firmwares for plextor drives. now m5pro has devslp feature also, not just the m5m msata version.
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Superman7	Jan 19 2014, 11:49 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #395
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	using any app to monitor inbound/outbound data transfer? any recommendation?
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lee_what2004	Jan 19 2014, 11:50 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #396
stare ji-------- Elite 14,813 posts Joined: Nov 2006	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 19 2014, 11:49 AM) using any app to monitor inbound/outbound data transfer? any recommendation? http://www.floriangilles.com/software/netspeedmonitor/
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Superman7	Jan 19 2014, 12:02 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #397
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(lee_what2004 @ Jan 19 2014, 11:50 AM) http://www.floriangilles.com/software/netspeedmonitor/ Thanks
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horns	Jan 19 2014, 12:02 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #398
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	you can use softperfect networx. ah.. lee_what2004 has another option
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Superman7	Jan 19 2014, 12:04 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #399
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(lee_what2004 @ Jan 19 2014, 11:50 AM) http://www.floriangilles.com/software/netspeedmonitor/ QUOTE(horns @ Jan 19 2014, 12:02 PM) you can use softperfect networx. ah.. lee_what2004 has another option Thanks guys but it seems like netspeedmonitor does not support Win8. Has to install under compatibility mode.
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lee_what2004	Jan 19 2014, 12:06 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #400
stare ji-------- Elite 14,813 posts Joined: Nov 2006	Yeah, 2010 software. But I like the interface
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Superman7	Jan 19 2014, 12:08 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #401
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	guys.. I find it that I sometimes can't activate 2 buttons simultaneously on the AW keyboard. Especially when playing FIFA 14 Is this because of the keyboard physical build circuitry or some settings can be changed?
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horns	Jan 19 2014, 12:12 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #402
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	well as long as it works i still use some old apps daily. (e.g. sysinternals suite has many apps dated as old as 2006! http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinte.../bb842062.aspx) This post has been edited by horns: Jan 27 2014, 11:23 AM
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Superman7	Jan 19 2014, 12:14 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #403
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 19 2014, 12:12 PM) well as long as it works i don't monitor the inbound/outbound data transfers. Still skeptical about Windows OS. 2nd day of usage, I already had malware hiding somewhere inside. Not sure what actually happened. Suspected due to installation of the winrar.
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horns	Jan 19 2014, 12:24 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #404
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 19 2014, 12:14 PM) Still skeptical about Windows OS. 2nd day of usage, I already had malware hiding somewhere inside. Not sure what actually happened. Suspected due to installation of the winrar. oh no wonder. i don't monitor inbound/outbound data transfers because of several reasons. lazy being one. i have a habit of getting files off internet: 1. download everything into a temporary folder; 2. scan the folder before use. (clamav with microsoft security essentials only) on top of that, i only get files from known trusted sources. so far so good. safe since wxp era This post has been edited by horns: Jan 19 2014, 12:26 PM
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Superman7	Jan 19 2014, 12:33 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #405
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 19 2014, 12:24 PM) oh no wonder. i don't monitor inbound/outbound data transfers because of several reasons. lazy being one. i have a habit of getting files off internet: 1. download everything into a temporary folder; 2. scan the folder before use. (clamav with microsoft security essentials only) on top of that, i only get files from known trusted sources. so far so good. safe since wxp era Guess I have to change some habits since using Windows OS again Anyway, Win 8.1 definitely works better than Win 8
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horns	Jan 19 2014, 01:06 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #406
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 19 2014, 12:33 PM) Guess I have to change some habits since using Windows OS again Anyway, Win 8.1 definitely works better than Win 8 well.. mac os or linux or bsd are potentially vulnerable if you do not know what to do with it. (for instance, this is a story in linux. my friend once downloaded a script and without reading through it he ran the script at once, as root. the damage would be significant, including losing his job, if he did not have a habit of doing backup daily haha!) yeah i know w8.1 is better however people seem to like to complain more than to adapt. so, whatever This post has been edited by horns: Jan 19 2014, 01:07 PM
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Superman7	Jan 19 2014, 01:17 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #407
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 19 2014, 01:06 PM) well.. mac os or linux or bsd are potentially vulnerable if you do not know what to do with it. (for instance, this is a story in linux. my friend once downloaded a script and without reading through it he ran the script at once, as root. the damage would be significant, including losing his job, if he did not have a habit of doing backup daily haha!) yeah i know w8.1 is better however people seem to like to complain more than to adapt. so, whatever The nature of human being is "complain" Anyway, loving so much my new AW14. But then coming from a 5 years old first edition of Macbook Pro It wasn't named Macbook Pro to begin with at the earlier launch p/s: It's still serving me well on OSX Maverick
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refnulf	Jan 19 2014, 01:37 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #408
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 19 2014, 01:17 PM) The nature of human being is "complain" Anyway, loving so much my new AW14. But then coming from a 5 years old first edition of Macbook Pro It wasn't named Macbook Pro to begin with at the earlier launch p/s: It's still serving me well on OSX Maverick When it works, AW is great. When it's not, you'll be ready to throw it across the room. Even that is hard because it's heavy
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horns	Jan 19 2014, 01:43 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #409
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 19 2014, 01:17 PM) The nature of human being is "complain" Anyway, loving so much my new AW14. But then coming from a 5 years old first edition of Macbook Pro It wasn't named Macbook Pro to begin with at the earlier launch p/s: It's still serving me well on OSX Maverick right and if only they realize that walk is much more practical and beneficial to them than talk. nice lol! aw produces good machines. mac is fine. many people love it. it's just that i like to get my hands dirty and enjoy self maintenance and upgrades.
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Superman7	Jan 19 2014, 01:49 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #410
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 19 2014, 01:37 PM) When it works, AW is great. When it's not, you'll be ready to throw it across the room. Even that is hard because it's heavy yeah.. it's a bomb even for a 14-inch. QUOTE(horns @ Jan 19 2014, 01:43 PM) right and if only they realize that walk is much more practical and beneficial to them than talk. nice lol! aw produces good machines. mac is fine. many people love it. it's just that i like to get my hands dirty and enjoy self maintenance and upgrades. I used to like that when I was messing around with the desktop back 15 years ago. Every since I switched to laptop/notebook, possibility were lesser due to limitation of the devices and also difficulties of obtaining upgrade parts. Then went over to Mac and that's the end Now back to PC, first in my mind was SSD
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horns	Jan 19 2014, 03:52 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #411
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 19 2014, 01:49 PM) I used to like that when I was messing around with the desktop back 15 years ago. Every since I switched to laptop/notebook, possibility were lesser due to limitation of the devices and also difficulties of obtaining upgrade parts. Then went over to Mac and that's the end Now back to PC, first in my mind was SSD Lol! Its my hobby so yeah.. I am going back to desktop rig when the time is right. By the way, the it fair in mid valley is a disappointment to me. Heading to lyp :/
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dannygeni	Jan 19 2014, 04:49 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #412
Regular Senior Member 1,804 posts Joined: Jun 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 19 2014, 01:49 PM) yeah.. it's a bomb even for a 14-inch. I used to like that when I was messing around with the desktop back 15 years ago. Every since I switched to laptop/notebook, possibility were lesser due to limitation of the devices and also difficulties of obtaining upgrade parts. Then went over to Mac and that's the end Now back to PC, first in my mind was SSD Ssd is a bit high on price but the loading speed will feel it once install.
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Superman7	Jan 19 2014, 05:58 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #413
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 19 2014, 03:52 PM) Lol! Its my hobby so yeah.. I am going back to desktop rig when the time is right. By the way, the it fair in mid valley is a disappointment to me. Heading to lyp :/ Went to the last PC Fair last year after 3 years of break and the result is still disappointing. Basically it's more like a pasar malam for Powerbank. Buy 1 free 5 kinda thing. QUOTE(dannygeni @ Jan 19 2014, 04:49 PM) Ssd is a bit high on price but the loading speed will feel it once install. That's the next plan after I re-collect some dough..
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SUSphantom_zero	Jan 19 2014, 07:26 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #414
On my way Senior Member 517 posts Joined: Mar 2011	hello, long time no post here, anyone know how much need to pay to extend AW mx14 warranty? mine will expire this 24/1, issit worth to extend?
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horns	Jan 19 2014, 08:05 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #415
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(dannygeni @ Jan 19 2014, 04:49 PM) Ssd is a bit high on price but the loading speed will feel it once install. sure; never looked back to hdd as boot drive after that. QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 19 2014, 05:58 PM) Went to the last PC Fair last year after 3 years of break and the result is still disappointing. Basically it's more like a pasar malam for Powerbank. Buy 1 free 5 kinda thing. That's the next plan after I re-collect some dough.. recently fairs like this one really turn people off. what? now all they have are powerbanks? :/ QUOTE(phantom_zero @ Jan 19 2014, 07:26 PM) hello, long time no post here, anyone know how much need to pay to extend AW mx14 warranty? mine will expire this 24/1, issit worth to extend? it's best to ask for quotes from the dell agents or sellers that offer the service.
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Superman7	Jan 20 2014, 08:53 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #416
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 19 2014, 08:05 PM) sure; never looked back to hdd as boot drive after that. recently fairs like this one really turn people off. what? now all they have are powerbanks? :/ it's best to ask for quotes from the dell agents or sellers that offer the service. I think online resellers really takes a toll out of these trade fairs guys..
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horns	Jan 21 2014, 12:06 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #417
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 20 2014, 08:53 PM) I think online resellers really takes a toll out of these trade fairs guys.. true, but i also think conventional retailers should also find ways to improve their own businesses. competitions exist everywhere. imo actually these retailers have more advantages to be competitive, provided the business model must be adjusted accordingly.
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Aura	Jan 21 2014, 11:08 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #418
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	Wanted to upgrade to Windows 8.1 but has Killer updated their drivers for that or not? The only common complain I heard from AW owners is only that.
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horns	Jan 21 2014, 12:56 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #419
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Aura @ Jan 21 2014, 11:08 AM) Wanted to upgrade to Windows 8.1 but has Killer updated their drivers for that or not? The only common complain I heard from AW owners is only that. killer ethernet? i don't have issues with that (with clean install). hm.. looks like there is a version of aw17 with amd card. the driver has been posted at dell support site. edit: yeah.. Radeon™ R9 m290x. This post has been edited by horns: Jan 21 2014, 01:11 PM
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Aura	Jan 21 2014, 04:22 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #420
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 21 2014, 12:56 PM) killer ethernet? i don't have issues with that (with clean install). hm.. looks like there is a version of aw17 with amd card. the driver has been posted at dell support site. edit: yeah.. Radeon™ R9 m290x. Yeah, Killer Ethernet. Last time I heard, need to use stock windows drivers for that.
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horns	Jan 21 2014, 04:32 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #421
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Aura @ Jan 21 2014, 04:22 PM) Yeah, Killer Ethernet. Last time I heard, need to use stock windows drivers for that. i had no issue installing and running the one provided by dell on w8.1. i got all drivers from dell; didn't use the ones in the cd. .. and i did one more thing to all the network and bt adapters: i disable the power management (allow computer to turn them off) by the system at the device manager. (it's because this one is always one of the most common causes of problems in networking)
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Superman7	Jan 21 2014, 07:55 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #422
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	I just got the BF4 and when I played with Ultra graphic settings. It's unplayable. Lags like crap. Running on 765 2GB, win 8.1 Anybody has such problem?
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TSraymondtong94	Jan 21 2014, 08:32 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #423
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 21 2014, 07:55 PM) I just got the BF4 and when I played with Ultra graphic settings. It's unplayable. Lags like crap. Running on 765 2GB, win 8.1 Anybody has such problem? minimize the resolution to 1366x768, reduce anti-aliasing and graphic settings to High is enough.
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Superman7	Jan 21 2014, 08:36 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #424
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Jan 21 2014, 08:32 PM) minimize the resolution to 1366x768, reduce anti-aliasing and graphic settings to High is enough. seems like 765 ain't good enough for ultra I max out everything.. Full HD and Ultra and it's This post has been edited by Superman7: Jan 21 2014, 08:37 PM
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TSraymondtong94	Jan 21 2014, 08:45 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #425
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 21 2014, 08:36 PM) seems like 765 ain't good enough for ultra I max out everything.. Full HD and Ultra and it's for most of the reasons, any games i play will not maxed out its settings but instead, i will put it to high, regardless how strong the GPU is. high setting is enough for me more than ultra, as ultra (for some games) is just an essential setting which will crave more performance.
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Superman7	Jan 21 2014, 08:47 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #426
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Jan 21 2014, 08:45 PM) for most of the reasons, any games i play will not maxed out its settings but instead, i will put it to high, regardless how strong the GPU is. high setting is enough for me more than ultra, as ultra (for some games) is just an essential setting which will crave more performance. I changed to your recommended settings and indeed is fine.. still some lag though. maybe I should turn of anti-aliasing
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TSraymondtong94	Jan 21 2014, 09:31 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #427
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 21 2014, 08:47 PM) I changed to your recommended settings and indeed is fine.. still some lag though. maybe I should turn of anti-aliasing turn off V-Sync as well. this is another aspect of performance hog.
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horns	Jan 21 2014, 10:48 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #428
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	man.. don't play with ultra settings for that card. raymondtong94's right, turning off vsync and antialias, then set the resolution to lower than fhd help. even with 680m/780m i only play with high settings, with vsync and antialias off. only when i go into test range i set everything ultra (just to enjoy the view and scenery. in multiplayer sessions, with those settings it means suicide :/) edit: well.. even if we have very strong cards, our internet speed still make us feeders lol! just now i shot the guy in the head, but it ended up i die. speechless. This post has been edited by horns: Jan 21 2014, 10:56 PM
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Superman7	Jan 21 2014, 11:19 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #429
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Jan 21 2014, 09:31 PM) turn off V-Sync as well. this is another aspect of performance hog. QUOTE(horns @ Jan 21 2014, 10:48 PM) man.. don't play with ultra settings for that card. raymondtong94's right, turning off vsync and antialias, then set the resolution to lower than fhd help. even with 680m/780m i only play with high settings, with vsync and antialias off. only when i go into test range i set everything ultra (just to enjoy the view and scenery. in multiplayer sessions, with those settings it means suicide :/) edit: well.. even if we have very strong cards, our internet speed still make us feeders lol! just now i shot the guy in the head, but it ended up i die. speechless. V-sync was never on in most of my games anyway.. 765 ain't that powerful after all
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horns	Jan 21 2014, 11:38 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #430
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 21 2014, 11:19 PM) V-sync was never on in most of my games anyway.. 765 ain't that powerful after all bf4 is actually taxing more gpu power than we thought :/
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Aura	Jan 22 2014, 09:29 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #431
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 21 2014, 04:32 PM) i had no issue installing and running the one provided by dell on w8.1. i got all drivers from dell; didn't use the ones in the cd. .. and i did one more thing to all the network and bt adapters: i disable the power management (allow computer to turn them off) by the system at the device manager. (it's because this one is always one of the most common causes of problems in networking) Ic ic.... How about the Alienware programs like CC? Any problems with Windows 8.1?
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horns	Jan 22 2014, 10:13 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #432
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Aura @ Jan 22 2014, 09:29 AM) Ic ic.... How about the Alienware programs like CC? Any problems with Windows 8.1? Afaik none. I have cc and osd installed. Its all good. Just remember to get the w8.1 version, if they are there. If not, that means w8 version will work.
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Superman7	Jan 22 2014, 10:42 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #433
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Aura @ Jan 22 2014, 09:29 AM) Ic ic.... How about the Alienware programs like CC? Any problems with Windows 8.1? have no problem so far with both on Win 8.1 but I haven't been using 8.1 for a long time. Less than a week for sure By the way, would there be a new driver updates for the GPU since it's Win 8.1 ?
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Kernkraft400	Jan 22 2014, 02:21 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #434
Master Chief Senior Member 2,977 posts Joined: Sep 2006 From: 3°10'21.80"N , 101°43'17.20"E	Played Counter Strike: Global Offensive on default settings, did not tweak anything from the menu, and it stutters. Any recommended settings for awesome gameplay experience?
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SUSphantom_zero	Jan 22 2014, 02:26 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #435
On my way Senior Member 517 posts Joined: Mar 2011	hello guys, i need an opinion about the warranty, my alienware warranty will expire on 24/1 this friday, do i need to extend the warranty now? i m planning to sell this laptop after my degree finish on late july and buy the new y50, so issit worth to extend my warranty? my alienware spec is like on my signiture, what is the fair price i can potentially get? thanks guys
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Superman7	Jan 22 2014, 03:00 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #436
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Kernkraft400 @ Jan 22 2014, 02:21 PM) Played Counter Strike: Global Offensive on default settings, did not tweak anything from the menu, and it stutters. Any recommended settings for awesome gameplay experience? If I'm not mistaken I'm running on high settings on the CS:GO and no issues. What's your spec? QUOTE(phantom_zero @ Jan 22 2014, 02:26 PM) hello guys, i need an opinion about the warranty, my alienware warranty will expire on 24/1 this friday, do i need to extend the warranty now? i m planning to sell this laptop after my degree finish on late july and buy the new y50, so issit worth to extend my warranty? my alienware spec is like on my signiture, what is the fair price i can potentially get? thanks guys You have to extend the warranty before it expires, otherwise you're no longer eligible. If you're intending to sell it off, why bother with the warranty. It ain't cheap anyway.
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Kernkraft400	Jan 22 2014, 03:12 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #437
Master Chief Senior Member 2,977 posts Joined: Sep 2006 From: 3°10'21.80"N , 101°43'17.20"E	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 22 2014, 03:00 PM) If I'm not mistaken I'm running on high settings on the CS:GO and no issues. What's your spec? The alienware 14. Current gen.
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SUSphantom_zero	Jan 22 2014, 03:12 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #438
On my way Senior Member 517 posts Joined: Mar 2011	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 22 2014, 03:00 PM) If I'm not mistaken I'm running on high settings on the CS:GO and no issues. What's your spec? You have to extend the warranty before it expires, otherwise you're no longer eligible. If you're intending to sell it off, why bother with the warranty. It ain't cheap anyway. ya, quite expensive, if buy after expire more expensive..so no need buy warranty?
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Kernkraft400	Jan 22 2014, 03:54 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #439
Master Chief Senior Member 2,977 posts Joined: Sep 2006 From: 3°10'21.80"N , 101°43'17.20"E	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 22 2014, 03:00 PM) If I'm not mistaken I'm running on high settings on the CS:GO and no issues. What's your spec? Can you share your settings bro?
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Superman7	Jan 22 2014, 04:20 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #440
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(phantom_zero @ Jan 22 2014, 03:12 PM) ya, quite expensive, if buy after expire more expensive..so no need buy warranty? You can't buy after expiry. QUOTE(Kernkraft400 @ Jan 22 2014, 03:54 PM) Can you share your settings bro? Graphic card is 760 or 765? Can't share now as I'm not at home yet. Will share tonight.
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horns	Jan 22 2014, 04:24 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #441
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 22 2014, 10:42 AM) have no problem so far with both on Win 8.1 but I haven't been using 8.1 for a long time. Less than a week for sure By the way, would there be a new driver updates for the GPU since it's Win 8.1 ? there were updates released at dell support site, including the gpu drivers. QUOTE(phantom_zero @ Jan 22 2014, 02:26 PM) hello guys, i need an opinion about the warranty, my alienware warranty will expire on 24/1 this friday, do i need to extend the warranty now? i m planning to sell this laptop after my degree finish on late july and buy the new y50, so issit worth to extend my warranty? my alienware spec is like on my signiture, what is the fair price i can potentially get? thanks guys you can choose to not extend it if you're fine to sell it at a reasonably lower price, and if the machine is in good shape. i suggest you look at garage sales section for reference. (actually, having warranty might or might not be useful in boosting price also.)
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SUSphantom_zero	Jan 22 2014, 04:24 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #442
On my way Senior Member 517 posts Joined: Mar 2011	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 22 2014, 04:20 PM) You can't buy after expiry. Graphic card is 760 or 765? Can't share now as I'm not at home yet. Will share tonight. yes i can buy warranty after expiry, but abit expensive compare to buy before expired
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Superman7	Jan 22 2014, 05:29 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #443
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 22 2014, 04:24 PM) there were updates released at dell support site, including the gpu drivers. you can choose to not extend it if you're fine to sell it at a reasonably lower price, and if the machine is in good shape. i suggest you look at garage sales section for reference. (actually, having warranty might or might not be useful in boosting price also.) let me check out the update drivers later tonight
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Superman7	Jan 22 2014, 10:02 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #444
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	My settings for CS:GO sorry for the poor quality as I captured using my smartphone This post has been edited by Superman7: Jan 22 2014, 10:03 PM
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Superman7	Jan 22 2014, 10:18 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #445
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	there seems to be alot of updates for my AW14. Should I update all of them?
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horns	Jan 22 2014, 11:33 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #446
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 22 2014, 10:18 PM) there seems to be alot of updates for my AW14. Should I update all of them? it depends. if you let dell to list the drivers based on service tag, it should list all the drivers that you need. to me i will install anything recommended or urgent. since i have disabled igpu, i don't need intel graphic driver; instead i grab the latest gpu driver from nvidia.
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Superman7	Jan 22 2014, 11:58 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #447
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	thanks horns found out that it's best to set the GPU to always use the NVIDIA rather than set it to auto. Somehow the games does not know which is the correct graphic cards to use. I set it in the NVIDIA settings to always run on the NVIDIA GPU. Saw significant improvements on FIFA 14 and also significant fan speed increase
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Kernkraft400	Jan 23 2014, 01:45 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #448
Master Chief Senior Member 2,977 posts Joined: Sep 2006 From: 3°10'21.80"N , 101°43'17.20"E	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 22 2014, 04:20 PM) You can't buy after expiry. Graphic card is 760 or 765? Can't share now as I'm not at home yet. Will share tonight. Thanks bruv. Mine works flawlessly after I let Nvidia Experience to optimize my settings. QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 22 2014, 11:58 PM) thanks horns found out that it's best to set the GPU to always use the NVIDIA rather than set it to auto. Somehow the games does not know which is the correct graphic cards to use. I set it in the NVIDIA settings to always run on the NVIDIA GPU. Saw significant improvements on FIFA 14 and also significant fan speed increase How do you let the Alienware to always use the NVIDIA graphics for gaming?
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TSraymondtong94	Jan 23 2014, 09:18 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #449
Choco-chan daisuki! Senior Member 11,096 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Your kokoro	QUOTE(Kernkraft400 @ Jan 23 2014, 01:45 AM) How do you let the Alienware to always use the NVIDIA graphics for gaming? QUOTE I set it in the NVIDIA settings to always run on the NVIDIA GPU. right click on your desktop and you will see one. this one will lead you to the driver settings.
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Aura	Jan 23 2014, 10:05 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #450
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 22 2014, 04:24 PM) there were updates released at dell support site, including the gpu drivers. Yeah, I've checked the site that they've added Windows 8.1 drivers already. I might be able to update to Windows 8.1 without any problems (I hope). This post has been edited by Aura: Jan 23 2014, 10:05 AM
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horns	Jan 23 2014, 10:20 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #451
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Aura @ Jan 23 2014, 10:05 AM) Yeah, I've checked the site that they've added Windows 8.1 drivers already. I might be able to update to Windows 8.1 without any problems (I hope). w8.1 drivers were there for some time already. i'm just not sure about in-store updates.
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Superman7	Jan 23 2014, 10:29 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #452
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Aura @ Jan 23 2014, 10:05 AM) Yeah, I've checked the site that they've added Windows 8.1 drivers already. I might be able to update to Windows 8.1 without any problems (I hope). update and inform us
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Fortunatus	Jan 23 2014, 10:32 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #453
New Member Junior Member 47 posts Joined: Jan 2009 From: Penang	Hi guys, need some advice. I bought m14x R1 3 years ago, and now thinking of upgrading my system.. Should i consider the new m14x or just desktop x51...? i would like to play witcher 3 & dragon age 3 in the future with high setting and full hd.... is m14x sufficient? my r1 cant even run witcher 2 properly...
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Aura	Jan 23 2014, 01:39 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #454
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	QUOTE(Fortunatus @ Jan 23 2014, 10:32 AM) Hi guys, need some advice. I bought m14x R1 3 years ago, and now thinking of upgrading my system.. Should i consider the new m14x or just desktop x51...? i would like to play witcher 3 & dragon age 3 in the future with high setting and full hd.... is m14x sufficient? my r1 cant even run witcher 2 properly... The obvious answer is no. It won't be sufficient at all. What u probably need is a laptop which has GTX 770M or 780M just to get it running at that level of detail and resolution. That's only ensuring that it can run. Smooth or not, that's another question. The best is getting a SLI capable desktop which will be able to run a lot of games smoothly. That way, u don't need to worry much. If u don't have that budget, then u can go for high end single GPU desktop PC. That works as well. Mobile gaming is still a bit underpower IMO.
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Superman7	Jan 24 2014, 12:06 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #455
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Guys, what's your settings on this? Do you enable or disable it?
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Aura	Jan 24 2014, 12:59 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #456
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 23 2014, 10:20 AM) w8.1 drivers were there for some time already. i'm just not sure about in-store updates. Ic ic.... Well, I'm just waiting for that moment when they release Windows 8.1 drivers then I'll upgrade to Windows 8.1. I think now it's the time to do so. QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 23 2014, 10:29 AM) update and inform us Finished updating to Windows 8.1. No unexpected events fortunately. Everything is smooth. Now to try out some games.
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Superman7	Jan 24 2014, 08:25 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #457
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Somehow after updates, the same items still reappears in the Dell website. I guess the detection doesn't really work
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horns	Jan 24 2014, 08:43 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #458
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 24 2014, 12:06 AM) Guys, what's your settings on this? Do you enable or disable it? uh? where do you get that? QUOTE(Aura @ Jan 24 2014, 12:59 AM) Ic ic.... Well, I'm just waiting for that moment when they release Windows 8.1 drivers then I'll upgrade to Windows 8.1. I think now it's the time to do so. Finished updating to Windows 8.1. No unexpected events fortunately. Everything is smooth. Now to try out some games. sweet QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 24 2014, 08:25 AM) Somehow after updates, the same items still reappears in the Dell website. I guess the detection doesn't really work haha! i think it should be that way. what if you have all the latest drivers but decide to keep a copy offline? hiding them will receive many complaints
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Fortunatus	Jan 24 2014, 10:14 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #459
New Member Junior Member 47 posts Joined: Jan 2009 From: Penang	QUOTE(Aura @ Jan 23 2014, 01:39 PM) The obvious answer is no. It won't be sufficient at all. What u probably need is a laptop which has GTX 770M or 780M just to get it running at that level of detail and resolution. That's only ensuring that it can run. Smooth or not, that's another question. The best is getting a SLI capable desktop which will be able to run a lot of games smoothly. That way, u don't need to worry much. If u don't have that budget, then u can go for high end single GPU desktop PC. That works as well. Mobile gaming is still a bit underpower IMO. Thx for the advice, guess i will go for desktop then.
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Superman7	Jan 24 2014, 10:27 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #460
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 24 2014, 08:43 AM) uh? where do you get that? sweet haha! i think it should be that way. what if you have all the latest drivers but decide to keep a copy offline? hiding them will receive many complaints Right-click on the battery icon and you'll have that option. If I'm not mistaken is the first option after your right-click
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Aura	Jan 24 2014, 11:50 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #461
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	I think I have good news for users who cannot restore factory settings for AlienRespawn in Windows 8. After Windows 8.1 update, AlienRespawn recommends you to update. If you update on Windows 8, AlienRespawn will break and will have error since your original drive's capacity is bigger when it's updating PE environment but in Windows 8.1, AlienRespawn treats this current environment as new environment, therefore, it can be updated successfully. After the Windows 8.1 update, AlienRespawn also recommends you to recreate your recovery media, which is factory image. My hunch is if I do so, I would have a lower capacity factory image which will be useful later which has Windows 8.1 in it. I'll need to do more testing on this but that's my initial impression after updating my system to Windows 8.1. If this works as stated, then this is awesome. EDIT: After assessing the situation, I'm short of a few disk drives. If anyone who is willing to help me in this testing, please let me know so that I can borrow some drives and I'm willing to do it on the spot during that period. This post has been edited by Aura: Jan 24 2014, 12:13 PM
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Aura	Jan 24 2014, 11:51 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #462
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 24 2014, 10:27 AM) Right-click on the battery icon and you'll have that option. If I'm not mistaken is the first option after your right-click horns Yes, it is the first option. It's called "Desktop mode battery change". This post has been edited by Aura: Jan 24 2014, 11:52 AM
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horns	Jan 24 2014, 12:33 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #463
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 24 2014, 10:27 AM) Right-click on the battery icon and you'll have that option. If I'm not mistaken is the first option after your right-click QUOTE(Aura @ Jan 24 2014, 11:51 AM) horns Yes, it is the first option. It's called "Desktop mode battery change". wow.. i don't have that.
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Superman7	Jan 24 2014, 12:33 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #464
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Aura @ Jan 24 2014, 11:51 AM) horns Yes, it is the first option. It's called "Desktop mode battery change". How should this be handled? Activate it? I see that it always charge to 100% even if it drops to 98%.
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Aura	Jan 24 2014, 01:43 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #465
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 24 2014, 12:33 PM) wow.. i don't have that. HAHAHAHAHA!!! Urs is special one issit? QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 24 2014, 12:33 PM) How should this be handled? Activate it? I see that it always charge to 100% even if it drops to 98%. Mine is disabled by default and tick the checkbox at the bottom. I think that's the default setting since I didn't do any clean installations and didn't mess with the setting.
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horns	Jan 24 2014, 02:47 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #466
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Aura @ Jan 24 2014, 01:43 PM) HAHAHAHAHA!!! Urs is special one issit? now i remember: clean install haha!
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wandiana	Jan 24 2014, 03:22 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #467
Getting Started Junior Member 85 posts Joined: Aug 2005	Hi guys.. i just ordered Alienware X51 with i7 Processor. I called Dell yesterday to ask if i can upgrade the gforce card to the latest and they said no. Will i be able to upgrade it with newer card in the future?
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Aura	Jan 24 2014, 04:15 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #468
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	QUOTE(wandiana @ Jan 24 2014, 03:22 PM) Hi guys.. i just ordered Alienware X51 with i7 Processor. I called Dell yesterday to ask if i can upgrade the gforce card to the latest and they said no. Will i be able to upgrade it with newer card in the future? Alienware X51 can be upgraded. The only limitation that the X51 has is the chassis size and the power supply brick. According to most ppl, it can be upgraded up to GTX 670 or maybe GTX 770 only. U only need to make sure that ur future graphics card can fit into the chassis and also need to make sure that the power supply brick can support the card.
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horns	Jan 24 2014, 09:45 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #469
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	for bf4 settings use this (the below settings is for 670m; with it 680m is giving 90fps on large maps): QUOTE Resolution: 1920x1080 Graphics Quality: Custom Texture Quality: Ultra Texture Filtering: High Lighting Quality: Medium Effects Quality: Medium Post Process Quality: Low Mesh Quality: High Terrain Quality: Medium Terrain Decoration Quality: Low Antialiasing Defered: Off Antialisiang Post: Off Ambient Occlusion: SSAO also put your FoV to 90 which is optimal for 1920x1080. it will make your game a tad more pleasurable. source: ROG forum post
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Superman7	Jan 25 2014, 02:40 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #470
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 24 2014, 09:45 PM) for bf4 settings use this (the below settings is for 670m; with it 680m is giving 90fps on large maps): source: ROG forum post Thanks for the tip.
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refnulf	Jan 25 2014, 03:44 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #471
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	Transferring and reinstalling Windows 7 Ultimate to the new laptop. Let's hope there's no issues
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Superman7	Jan 25 2014, 08:42 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #472
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 25 2014, 03:44 PM) Transferring and reinstalling Windows 7 Ultimate to the new laptop. Let's hope there's no issues Win 8.1 ain't good enough?
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refnulf	Jan 25 2014, 08:56 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #473
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 25 2014, 08:42 PM) Win 8.1 ain't good enough? Windows 8 is to much trouble. Anyone here know how to install Windows 7 under EFI? Installs without a problem for legacy. Dell doesn't provide a driver for Windows 7 for the Broadcom wireless. What the hell? Let me try the Dell US drivers. This post has been edited by refnulf: Jan 25 2014, 10:37 PM
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Aura	Jan 26 2014, 12:30 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #474
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 25 2014, 08:56 PM) Windows 8 is to much trouble. Anyone here know how to install Windows 7 under EFI? Installs without a problem for legacy. Dell doesn't provide a driver for Windows 7 for the Broadcom wireless. What the hell? Let me try the Dell US drivers. I thought UEFI is for windows 8 and above? I don't think windows 7 can be installed using UEFI.
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horns	Jan 26 2014, 09:47 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #475
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 25 2014, 08:56 PM) Windows 8 is to much trouble. Anyone here know how to install Windows 7 under EFI? Installs without a problem for legacy. Dell doesn't provide a driver for Windows 7 for the Broadcom wireless. What the hell? Let me try the Dell US drivers. QUOTE(Aura @ Jan 26 2014, 12:30 AM) I thought UEFI is for windows 8 and above? I don't think windows 7 can be installed using UEFI. no Aura, we can install w7 in uefi mode, but we need to make some changes in the installation media. please check the step 11, http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/15458...te-windows.html basically it just mean, format the usb with fat32; extract all the contents from the w7 iso to the usb; then create a boot folder and put the windows uefi firmware (bootmgfw.efi) from w7 iso into it. (use 7-zip 9.25 or up for the extraction process) edit: to qualify for installation with uefi mode, you need 3 things: 1. in bios turn off secureboot, and enable legacy mode; 2. the disk is of gpt type; 3. have an install media (usb prepared as above). during POST, spam f12 key and choose uefi with usb storage media. (there must be an option of usb storage but labelled with uefi). This post has been edited by horns: Jan 26 2014, 09:51 AM
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refnulf	Jan 26 2014, 10:24 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #476
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	I've tried but having issues getting it done in EFI. I think I'll just have to do it legacy or something for the meantime.
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horns	Jan 26 2014, 10:28 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #477
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 26 2014, 10:24 AM) I've tried but having issues getting it done in EFI. I think I'll just have to do it legacy or something for the meantime. uh? what's the problem? any error message?
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refnulf	Jan 26 2014, 12:16 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #478
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 26 2014, 10:28 AM) uh? what's the problem? any error message? First time, it said boot issue after the first restart. Second time, screen goes black when it tries to boot. Finally I just legacy installed it. I'll try again later once I have more information on this. I'm guessing installing EFI with Windows 8 is a breeze?
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horns	Jan 26 2014, 12:25 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #479
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 26 2014, 12:16 PM) First time, it said boot issue after the first restart. Second time, screen goes black when it tries to boot. Finally I just legacy installed it. I'll try again later once I have more information on this. I'm guessing installing EFI with Windows 8 is a breeze? hm.. it's still running in legacy mode in bios, because secureboot is meant for w8.x only. (there is no w7 key embedded in the bios) however, when you check in msinfo32, the bios mode will be uefi if you install the w7 in uefi mode.
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refnulf	Jan 26 2014, 01:01 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #480
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 26 2014, 12:25 PM) hm.. it's still running in legacy mode in bios, because secureboot is meant for w8.x only. (there is no w7 key embedded in the bios) however, when you check in msinfo32, the bios mode will be uefi if you install the w7 in uefi mode. Doesn't say UEFI in msinfo32. I switched it to legacy in order to be able to detect the DVD, etc initially. Tried a few sets of instructions from google plus your link but still having trouble getting Windows 7 installed on UEFI. Secure boot won't work for Windows 7. I don't want Windows 8 until I have no choice in the matter, so I'll probably only go with the new OS next machine upgrade (in a year or two). Anyway, don't have a second machine to hold me off while I try so I just installed Windows 7 like normal on legacy. I'll go back once I have some time. I had to put the stock hard drives back in and the stock ram and the Dell delivery fellas are coming tomorrow to pick the box up. Lucky I didn't get rid of the stock items. Because I had to give up the M17xR4, I have 2x8GB (2x) of ram for sale, it'll work on the older generation of the alienware machines that don't have a lower voltage requirement. CMSX16GX3M2A1600C10, 2x8GB DDR3, 1.5V, 1600Mhz, 10-10-10-27. What a waste, let me know if anyone is interested? Sells new for RM519++ but it'll be significantly cheaper since it's used and has a lifetime warranty. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
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horns	Jan 26 2014, 01:47 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #481
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 26 2014, 01:01 PM) Doesn't say UEFI in msinfo32. I switched it to legacy in order to be able to detect the DVD, etc initially. Tried a few sets of instructions from google plus your link but still having trouble getting Windows 7 installed on UEFI. Secure boot won't work for Windows 7. I don't want Windows 8 until I have no choice in the matter, so I'll probably only go with the new OS next machine upgrade (in a year or two). Anyway, don't have a second machine to hold me off while I try so I just installed Windows 7 like normal on legacy. I'll go back once I have some time. I had to put the stock hard drives back in and the stock ram and the Dell delivery fellas are coming tomorrow to pick the box up. Lucky I didn't get rid of the stock items. Because I had to give up the M17xR4, I have 2x8GB (2x) of ram for sale, it'll work on the older generation of the alienware machines that don't have a lower voltage requirement. CMSX16GX3M2A1600C10, 2x8GB DDR3, 1.5V, 1600Mhz, 10-10-10-27. What a waste, let me know if anyone is interested? Sells new for RM519++ but it'll be significantly cheaper since it's used and has a lifetime warranty. yeah.. in order to boot from other than the hdd, you will need to enable legacy. when i have some new disks i will test to see if i can get it worked, too. what a waste for those ram's :/ well.. if you want, i can sapu.
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refnulf	Jan 26 2014, 08:59 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #482
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 26 2014, 01:47 PM) yeah.. in order to boot from other than the hdd, you will need to enable legacy. when i have some new disks i will test to see if i can get it worked, too. what a waste for those ram's :/ well.. if you want, i can sapu. Sure thing man, please sapu the ram
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horns	Jan 26 2014, 09:34 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #483
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 26 2014, 08:59 PM) Sure thing man, please sapu the ram thanks a lot good stuff. running flawlessly
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refnulf	Jan 26 2014, 09:35 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #484
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 26 2014, 09:34 PM) thanks a lot good stuff. running flawlessly Installed it already?
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horns	Jan 26 2014, 09:36 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #485
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 26 2014, 09:35 PM) Installed it already? sure now i can sleep lol!
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Aura	Jan 27 2014, 09:38 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #486
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	horns Ic ic.... I totally forgot about that... Wah, u help ppl to sapu stuff. Sapu mine also. XD https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3052936&hl= LOL!!!! Anyways, anyone interested in this?
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horns	Jan 27 2014, 11:08 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #487
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Aura @ Jan 27 2014, 09:38 AM) horns Ic ic.... I totally forgot about that... Wah, u help ppl to sapu stuff. Sapu mine also. XD https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3052936&hl= LOL!!!! Anyways, anyone interested in this? don't say like that la.. i happened to need another 4x8gb. now all my machines are 32gb. all have same setup
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refnulf	Jan 27 2014, 11:09 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #488
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 27 2014, 11:08 AM) don't say like that la.. i happened to need another 4x8gb. now all my machines are 32gb. all have same setup Let's all get Alienware 18s!
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horns	Jan 27 2014, 11:16 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #489
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 27 2014, 11:09 AM) Let's all get Alienware 18s! lol! you are one crazy guy hahaha!
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Aura	Jan 27 2014, 03:35 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #490
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 27 2014, 11:09 AM) Let's all get Alienware 18s! Actually, I did think about getting AW18 but sadly not available in MY. I don't wanna do parallel import cos of warranty sake. QUOTE(horns @ Jan 27 2014, 11:16 AM) lol! you are one crazy guy hahaha! HAHAHA!!! Come come, let's all go crazy!
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refnulf	Jan 27 2014, 03:45 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #491
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 27 2014, 11:16 AM) lol! you are one crazy guy hahaha! Aiks, how you know I'm crazy? QUOTE(Aura @ Jan 27 2014, 03:35 PM) Actually, I did think about getting AW18 but sadly not available in MY. I don't wanna do parallel import cos of warranty sake. HAHAHA!!! Come come, let's all go crazy! Yeah, if it was officially I wouldn't hesitate getting one. What a shame!
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horns	Jan 27 2014, 03:47 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #492
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Aura @ Jan 27 2014, 03:35 PM) Actually, I did think about getting AW18 but sadly not available in MY. I don't wanna do parallel import cos of warranty sake. HAHAHA!!! Come come, let's all go crazy! all gone crazy already :/ for the warranty part, i think the best option for now is the illegear route.
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refnulf	Jan 27 2014, 03:50 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #493
I love Hulu Senior Member 7,937 posts Joined: Oct 2004	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 27 2014, 03:47 PM) all gone crazy already :/ for the warranty part, i think the best option for now is the illegear route. Best thing to do is to confirm with US I think, since the warranty originates from there. If we're talking illegear. Have to see if can extend to 2-3 years if not it's really worthless. Singapore I'm guessing can get a complete cover type warranty.
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horns	Jan 27 2014, 04:00 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #494
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 27 2014, 03:45 PM) Aiks, how you know I'm crazy? Yeah, if it was officially I wouldn't hesitate getting one. What a shame! lol! sooner or later, you're definitely one of the owners of this mammoth laptop! QUOTE(refnulf @ Jan 27 2014, 03:50 PM) Best thing to do is to confirm with US I think, since the warranty originates from there. If we're talking illegear. Have to see if can extend to 2-3 years if not it's really worthless. Singapore I'm guessing can get a complete cover type warranty. it depends on where you get your unit. s'pore is also fine.
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Superman7	Jan 27 2014, 11:26 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #495
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	so when is Alienware 20 coming up?
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horns	Jan 28 2014, 02:23 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #496
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 27 2014, 11:26 PM) so when is Alienware 20 coming up? that, my friend, needs a trolley bag :/ it's portable but i think i don't wanna drag it around.
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Superman7	Jan 28 2014, 09:08 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #497
10k Club All Stars 11,086 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(horns @ Jan 28 2014, 02:23 AM) that, my friend, needs a trolley bag :/ it's portable but i think i don't wanna drag it around. Btw, how often do you guys actually carry around your alien?
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Aura	Jan 28 2014, 10:52 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #498
OVERKILL is my GAME!!! Senior Member 1,937 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Petaling Jaya	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 28 2014, 09:08 AM) Btw, how often do you guys actually carry around your alien? Everyday
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horns	Jan 28 2014, 11:17 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #499
\m/ Senior Member 3,038 posts Joined: Nov 2009	QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jan 28 2014, 09:08 AM) Btw, how often do you guys actually carry around your alien? same here. everyday.
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kaoru	Jan 28 2014, 06:44 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #500
Casual Junior Member 353 posts Joined: Dec 2004	could you guys lemme know what do you do when you have to transport it everyday ? Like bringing it to class daily or bringing to work daily? As for me i transport it weekly every weekend. Im outstation on weekends. PS : that includes the notepal U3 cooler as well and kensington lock. PSS : And then saw lenovo y50 at CES , very racun to get. This post has been edited by kaoru: Jan 28 2014, 06:45 PM
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