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    Some upgrade recommendations for UK owners

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by c1ro, Apr 30, 2011.

  1. c1ro

    c1ro Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, I am considering to buy some of these upgrades (cant afford all at the moment!) so it might be useful for some UK NBRers :D

    240GB Vertex 3
    OCZ 240GB Vertex 3 SSD 2.5" SATA-III 6Gb/s Read.. | Ebuyer.com
    It shows OOS at the moment, may worth to call ebuyer see if they can order one for you.

    4GBx2 1600Mhz RAM
    Amazon.co.uk: Used and New: Kingston KHX 1600Mz DDR3 NonECC SODIMM Memory Module - Kit of 2
    Again it is OOS, but you can still order with amazon

    4GBx2 1333Mhz RAM
    CT2KIT51264BC1339 - 8GB Kit (4GBx2), 204-pin SODIMM , DDR3 PC3-10600 from Crucial.com
    this is 10 quid cheaper than 1600Mhz and still very good RAM

    Zeroshock IV carrying sleeve
    ZeroShock IV Advanced Laptop Case 15.6-16" - GearZap.com
    This is brilliant case which can survive if you fall off bicycle, I have one for m11x R2 it is top class sleeve. Unfortunately you will still need a bag to carry it around.

    Sony Optical Blu-Ray Combo, BC-5640H-01, Slot in drive
    Amazon.co.uk: Used and New: Sony BC-5640H Slot Loading Slim Blu-Ray Combo
    Scan.co.uk: Sony Optical Blu-Ray Combo, BC-5640H-01, SATA, Black, OEM
    Amazon take a while to despach, but it seems Scan is selling OEM version. I would personally wait for Scan's today only deal for some discount.
     
    c1ro, Apr 30, 2011
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