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    15r3 or 17r4

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Farson, Feb 24, 2017.

  1. Farson

    Farson Notebook Geek

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    So I think I've decided against the 17r4 (been waiting on the 7820 and 1080) but decided I want more mobility . . . I've not been gaming a ton lately but when I do it's mostly Diablo 3 or Doom tho I do have a bunch of games that I want to play (Dishonored 2, Rise of the Tomb Raider)

    I'm also thinking the 1070 will be ok as I can get the AGA if needed and get whatever the next gen card is. Any major drawbacks with the AGA?

    Also any updates coming to the 15r3 that I should wait for?

    Thanks for the advice!
     
    Farson, Feb 24, 2017
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  2. kahuna2793

    kahuna2793 Newbie

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    I just ordered 17r4
    4k screen
    Gtx1070
    7820hk
    Don't know if I made the right purchase?
    I was thinking the same thing 15 or 17
     
    kahuna2793, Feb 25, 2017
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  3. Vasudev

    Vasudev Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You made right decision, fans are much larger then 15.
     
    Vasudev, Feb 25, 2017
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    judal57 Notebook Deity

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    i think the same as vasudev, large fans and more aire flow rated, so the 17 r4 al the way ....
     
    judal57, Feb 25, 2017
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    kahuna2793 Newbie

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    Hows the 4K screen it's not g-sync
    Alienware rep said 60hz
    over clock 100hz


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
    kahuna2793, Feb 25, 2017
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    The only update that could be on the horizon is potentially some screen updates. For the most part the hardware will be standard for most of 2017.
     
    CSHawkeye81, Feb 25, 2017
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    improwise Notebook Deity

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    I've had both and would say that the 15 R3 is so heavy and big that the actual IRL difference to the AW17 R4 is rather small when it comes to portability (well, dragability rather :D ) it is not that much difference. So I would recommend the AW17 instead. If you however needed something for your daily commute over the Atlantic it would recommend...something else :D
     
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    improwise, Feb 25, 2017
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  8. Farson

    Farson Notebook Geek

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    I either travel or work from home and 95% of the time I work from home any more . . . .so you guys have convinced me to wait and for the 7820 and 1080 . . . hopefully it's just a couple of weeks away from being an available configuration.

    Thanks for the replies!
     
    Farson, Feb 27, 2017
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