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Mr.Botz
post Nov 3 2016, 02:04 PM

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QUOTE(corad @ Nov 3 2016, 11:34 AM)
anyone received their AW15 r3 yet ?
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I received customized Alienware 17 R4 last Tuesday after order from Dell web, not sure if it related with 15 though.


Btw, anyone have any good backpack suggestion that can fit in the new Alienware 17? Is the Vindicator 2.0 out in the stores already?

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Mr.Botz
post Nov 3 2016, 05:15 PM

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QUOTE(shirogawawa @ Nov 3 2016, 04:51 PM)
they have no free you the latest redesign backpack ? confused.gif

mine have oh, but waiting the backpack ship another round  brows.gif
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Nope, it was ordered during the free headphone/cash rebate time which is fine, because i actually want to find a backpack that does not scream out "Alienware inside". But seems like it is hard to find a good looking professional sturdy backpack for new AW17. Its official backpack i guess will be the last resort.
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post Nov 3 2016, 05:38 PM

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QUOTE(shirogawawa @ Nov 3 2016, 05:17 PM)
console.gif your sales Representative quite bad to be this, we manage ordered few units AW laptop ( customise ), come with free headphone as well, the backpack is included even thats cash rebate. sweat.gif
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Wow that's nice, I was only informed that the new backpack is not yet available and that's it. I even asked them is the processor base frequency is correct because previously they stated it is 2.3ghz for i7 6700hq and said to get back to me in 2 days time and guess what, she didn't tongue.gif. But that doesn't matter since i'm getting the i7 6820hk anyway. sweat.gif

But anyway, i'm loving the laptop biggrin.gif
Mr.Botz
post Nov 4 2016, 05:59 PM

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QUOTE(alien_onizuka @ Nov 4 2016, 03:11 PM)
Bro, mind to share your new 17 R4 cooling benchmark? I check from overseas AW forum, most of the users getting very bad benchmark for i7-6820HK due to thermal paste problem.
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I play Skyrim SE for an hour at all maxed, temps about 75 ~ 77 max on cpu, while on my gpu was about 71~75 max.

On Doom Ultra the cpu went max 88c but most of the time hovering 60~70c, gpu temps remain at 71~75max. See if i have more time to run more temp monitoring

*I'm using i7 6820HK and GTX 1070 version too on AW 17
Mr.Botz
post Nov 8 2016, 01:31 PM

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I notice light bleed on my AW17 FHD IPS panel at bottom right corner, I'm sure it is not IPS glow as it is really consistent in all angle. Really annoying for me when I do dark graphical work and really need really good color accuracy.

I suppose I can always call Dell to replace my monitor until my warranty expires right?
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post Nov 24 2016, 08:22 PM

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QUOTE(horns @ Nov 20 2016, 09:11 AM)
yes you can. however a better option for you is to use an external monitor of your choice. much easier to replace.
usually this means dell will swaps your current mobo with another one that has the gpu of your choice. this should be an upgrade service provided by dell.

other than the above, it's better don't go for it.
bios is a program/firmware resided in mobo that lets operating systems to recognize and make use of hardware it connects to (cpu, ram, intel chipset, hdd, ssd, keyboard, mouse, gpu, etc. essentially every hardware component in your computer)

if your system is stable, you can opt for not doing it. however, it's a simple process. as long as you follow instructions as is, you will be fine.
with that money you can get new mainstream laptops that perform much much better.
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I have external monitor, but when I'm traveling i would not want to bring that lol. Anyway just got my Monitor replaced, the light bleed gone almost entirely, just got one small bleed that is barely noticeable i am ok with that.

 

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