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    My possible m14x spec

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by SKPHEW2, May 18, 2011.

  1. SKPHEW2

    SKPHEW2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    This is my possible m14x, have a look and see what you think:

    I7 2630M
    6GB Ram
    1.5G 555M graphics card
    500GB hard drive
    1600 x 900 Screen

    But do I get the Dell 1000 or Intel wireless card at added cost?????? Dell support was no help on that one lol.

    I don't need bluetooth so didnt bother adding it.

    How does that spec look? Just need help on the wireless adaptor.
     
    SKPHEW2, May 18, 2011
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  2. FlipBack

    FlipBack Notebook Evangelist

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    I would definitely recommend getting the 6205 wireless card. If you are interested in Wi-Max then get the 6250.
     
    FlipBack, May 18, 2011
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    what the difference do they allow for faster transfer speeds?
     
    mmargiotta, May 18, 2011
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  4. SKPHEW2

    SKPHEW2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's only another £10.00 (business rates) is it really worth it. I dont mind the extra cost as long as its better.

    I have a g router at work and a wireless n at home. Will the intel card work fine with both?
     
    SKPHEW2, May 18, 2011
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    I blindly upgraded mine to the intel, since then ive seen a few reviews on here saying that the intel cards are realy good and far less fussy at conecting to networks compared to the dell and other cards.
     
    Gixer15, May 18, 2011
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    Faster speed, and also twice the wireless range.
     
    Zanpakutou, May 18, 2011
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  7. SKPHEW2

    SKPHEW2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just reading about the battery issue and shutting down!!!! will this be solved via a download or is it a hardware issue?

    How soon do we recon before it is fixed?

    Do I buy this week or wait further??????

    * sorry for the stupid questions
     
    SKPHEW2, May 18, 2011
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  8. Tsukurimashou

    Tsukurimashou Notebook Evangelist

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    wait the 19 may to get an answer.
     
    Tsukurimashou, May 18, 2011
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  9. SKPHEW2

    SKPHEW2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I will pobally wait till monday to order, its a business order but I aready got £80 off the list price. However I am still trying for more but seemed to have hit a brick wall on this now and getting no more off :mad:

    I
     
    SKPHEW2, May 19, 2011
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    Drop your RAM to 4GB, if you want more RAM get it aftermarket as it'll be cheaper.

    Also the standard wifi card does not support 802.11a from another thread here, so I would upgrade it.
     
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  11. SKPHEW2

    SKPHEW2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    With regards to the battery problem (I know there is a is a thread but its very long to read thru whilst at work lol) does it only happen when the gpu is maxed out?

    Would the system still game on default settings using battery?

    90% of the time I would be near a power point, but just would like to know before ordering.

    Cheers
     
    SKPHEW2, May 20, 2011
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