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    A few questions about what specs to use

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by TungstenJustice, Aug 2, 2011.

  1. TungstenJustice

    TungstenJustice Newbie

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    I'm getting the m14x soon from the website, the $1,499 variant, and so the only things left for me to upgrade are the sound and network, so my questions are:

    What is "Soundblaster X-FI - software enabled" and is it worth it?

    and What is the difference between the "Intel advanced-N wifi link" and the "Killer wireless-N", and is it worth it?
     
    TungstenJustice, Aug 2, 2011
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    /Drakk_ Notebook Consultant

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    I'd go with the Killer card, unless you want wimax.
     
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  3. TungstenJustice

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    ok, but do you know anything about the soundblaster thing?
     
    TungstenJustice, Aug 2, 2011
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    CGSDR Alien Master Race

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    It is just a sound enhanced software alternative to the default Realtek HD audio manager, basically it just a software to make your speaker sound better.
     
    CGSDR, Aug 2, 2011
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