i forgot that unlocked BIOS is for OC purposes.

OC? In M17x R4? No, you no need a unlocked bios for that.
Even if you are in extreme processor also no need a unlocked bios.
Throttlestop can make the job done.
The most useful thing in unlocked bios is the graphics mode.
But for me. is not necessary.

For you information, M17x R4 latest unlocked bios is A11 if not mistake.
Latest M17x R4 official bios is A13. And you will facing buggy if you use A11 bios in Windows 8

For example, you will find out the OSD is not working. the media button command centre is not working. the disk eject button is not working as well.

So, really no need for you flash a unlocked bios and stay in A11. Can't enjoy the fullest in windows 8 for A11 bios.

i see. been so long away from alienware. i also forgot what sifus taught me.
so that means UEFI is more preferable than unlocked BIOS.

Is not "preferable" both is different. Bios is more like a firmware in your motherboard.

UEFI and Legacy Bios is a "interface" that for you to do setting and other stuff before OS is loaded.

Is ok to have unlocked BIOS and enabled UEFI. But I prefer the latest A13 which is no one unlocked it.

Coz it is official support windows 8 and you can use your laptop with windows 8 with fullest without the media key issue.

Of cause I will flash unlocked bios if someone able to unlock A13.. Hahaha...

I currently own the Alienware 13 2015 and i am very happy with it. the portability of the laptop makes it easy to carry around since i am a Travel Agent.

good for you

Still hunting for M17x R4. This is the best design ever by alienware.

oh haha m17x r4 really gives a good impression to many people.

Haha true. But I only aim for basic model. Since I had PS4 which serves as my gaming machine, I only use it for watching anime and movies.

right, a basic model should do the job pretty well for your usage. for gaming, i prefer my desktop with 980 sli. hopefully there will be 980ti soon hehe

Oh yeah, I need to process my files faster too. In the future, I might be start making video editing so a higher performance computer is my need.

a decent skylake i7 desktop should be good enough.

let's see if there is anything interesting in ces.2015

I prefer mobility.

Btw, I'm closing this topic as the max topic post limit reached. I will present this thread to the new owner, e_mc_square

New owner, you may start creating new topic now.