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    Settled for Alienware

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by rome_addict, Sep 10, 2013.

  1. rome_addict

    rome_addict Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I recently was debating between the Alienware 14 and the Lenovo Y510p. I was leaning towards the Lenovo cuz it was on sale for $819, which is pretty cheap (base model). I did however like the Alienware design/look better and I felt it would retain value better over time. I was on Ebay and saw a m14r2 model for around $800 and decided to get it instead.

    Here is the spec for it:
    CPU: I7-3630QM •RAM: 8GB•Hard Drive : 500GB 7200 RPM•Operating System: Windows 8•Video Card: 2GB GeForce 650M •Display: High Definition WLED 900p 1600x900 •Optical Drive: Bluray/DVD Burner

    Excited to get Rome II running on this!
     
    rome_addict, Sep 10, 2013
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  2. bluefalcon13

    bluefalcon13 Notebook Evangelist

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    Not a bad price for that machine! Grats :)

    Sent from my GT-P7310 using Tapatalk 4
     
    bluefalcon13, Sep 10, 2013
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  3. J.Dre

    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Congratulations on the new system, but Total War: Rome II may not run that well on it. From what I remember reading, this game is EXTREMELY CPU intensive and even causes lag on those with the latest CPU's (4800MQ). I suppose if you lowered the settings a bunch, that might help...

    Anyway, let us know how it is. Make sure to update drivers. ;)
     
    J.Dre, Sep 10, 2013
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  4. L1qu1d

    L1qu1d Notebook Evangelist

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    Glad I am not good at that game I didn't buy it :D LOL!
     
    L1qu1d, Sep 10, 2013
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  5. rome_addict

    rome_addict Notebook Enthusiast

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    J.Dre is it causing lag on the most extreme settings or like normal? I don't mind if I do like normal settings but it be a huge bummer if I can't run it at all :/

    I'll definitely let you guys know
     
    rome_addict, Sep 10, 2013
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  6. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    You got a really good deal on it. ENJOY! :)
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Sep 11, 2013
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    Good system no regret, been using mine for 15 months. :thumbsup:
     
    iPhantomhives, Sep 11, 2013
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  8. bobthedespot

    bobthedespot Notebook Consultant

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    You will totally be able to run Rome II, just not on super epic 3 monitor ultra settings. Your new computer (great buy btw) will be good enough for all intensive purposes, and the overall Rome II experience will be better than Rome I.
     
    bobthedespot, Sep 11, 2013
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