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    Alienware 15 with GTX 1080

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by agent_mulder, Nov 1, 2016.

  1. agent_mulder

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    Are we going to see AW15 with 1080 anytime soon or I am just dreaming ?
     
    agent_mulder, Nov 1, 2016
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    Yes, by the 19th or something? Not sure of the date. It was mentioned on Twitter.
     
    J.Dre, Nov 1, 2016
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    Never on the AW 15. Heatpipes aren't large enough.
     
    TheSandman2236, Nov 1, 2016
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    Are you sure about this bro ?
     
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    This is what confusing me a bit. I read same on reddit that wait for GTX 1080 for around 19th November launch.
     
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    AW17 on Nov 19th with the GTX 1080, not the 15. 110% positive.
     
    TheSandman2236, Nov 1, 2016
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    1080p (1920x1080) is a resolution, the GTX 1080 is a graphics card
     
    TheSandman2236, Nov 1, 2016
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    That was a typo from me.
     
    agent_mulder, Nov 1, 2016
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    hah no worries, but seriously -- no GTX 1080 on the AW 15 R3.
     
    TheSandman2236, Nov 1, 2016
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    I see, but haven't we seen Alienware doing this kind of upgrades in the past ? I want to update from my Alienware 2013 model but not sure if I will be happy with 1070 :(
     
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    Normally I'd say yes, but the thermals are WAY higher on the 1080 than any recent GPU in the AW lineup (980m etc). They need the extra thermal headroom on the 17 to support it. Even then, it will run pretty toasty.
     
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    If I am not wrong, there are no 15" with 1080 right ? and what do you think about going with 1070 ?
     
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    What do you mean... I think you're asking the same question over and over again

    AW 13: 1060
    AW 15: 1060, 1070
    AW 17: 1060,1070, 1080
    (Ignoring AMD offerings)
     
    TheSandman2236, Nov 1, 2016
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    I was referring to 15" of all brands.
     
    agent_mulder, Nov 1, 2016
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    There are no 15" 1080s for the same reason that we didn't have 980 DT in 15" - thermal constraints.

    The 1070 should be good for 3+ years at 1080p.

    Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
     
    ThePerfectStorm, Nov 2, 2016
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  16. J.Dre

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    Yes, I was mistaken! My apologies. The 1080 is only for the AW 17. But the date should be accurate.
     
    J.Dre, Nov 2, 2016
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  17. Galm

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    The Eurocom Tornado F5 apparently will be undergoing testing for a 150W GTX 1080. So we may have one 15" 1080 option in the near future.
     
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    Source? Where'd you hear that?
     
    TheSandman2236, Nov 2, 2016
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    Galm "Stand By, We're Analyzing The Situation!"

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  20. Papusan

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    AW CEO Mr. Azor said himself that Aw15 will not get 1080!!
     
    Papusan, Nov 2, 2016
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    whut??? you have 2013 AW and your saying your not sure if you are if a 1070 is enough? coming from what? 780m/680m/sli? at max
     
    sisqo_uk, Nov 2, 2016
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    980
     
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    980? :rolleyes:
     
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    yep, my bad. :)
     
    agent_mulder, Nov 3, 2016
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    i think alienware have enough problems with the aw15
     
    davver99, Nov 20, 2016
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