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    Will M14x R2 have a better graphics card?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Fallout4, Nov 7, 2011.

  1. Fallout4

    Fallout4 Notebook Consultant

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    That would really be sad seeing as I just got this two months ago.
     
    Fallout4, Nov 7, 2011
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  2. CGSDR

    CGSDR Alien Master Race

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    This would be just a 'Guess' thread since there's no detail on when Dell will release the R2, but if you look at the history, the M15x get the GT400M series, the M14xR1 get the GT500M series, then I guess that the M14xR2 would either get the GT600M or GT700M (Maybe?).

    And it might be same as the R1, like the R2 would get the GT650M or GT655M and if lucky enough that Dell would have option to throw in a GTX 660M, lol.

    Beside, why are you double the post? Because If I remember correctly you already ask this on This thread.
     
    CGSDR, Nov 7, 2011
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  3. smokingjam

    smokingjam Notebook Evangelist

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    whats with the talk of the R2 even coming out? enjoy the r1. theres plenty of life in it
     
    smokingjam, Nov 7, 2011
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  4. joegreen1967

    joegreen1967 Notebook Evangelist

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    Dell is not even considering an r2,and even If they wipped one up it would take at least 4-6 months,and the main reason on graphics the cooling design on m14x barely handles the gpu it has thats why theres n ogpu choice's.The r1 just came out
     
    joegreen1967, Nov 7, 2011
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    If it does get a better graphics card in a new revision, I would really doubt that it will be a card from the gtx line. It will most likely be the gt line. They're going to want you to spend more and get the m17x rather than have redundant systems for the same price. But even with a card from the gt line, it'll still be a great gaming laptop, I wont expect an r2 to be out any time soon, it has only been 6 months. At least a year, maybe 1.5 years, in the mean time, im holding onto my r1, alienware computers have great resale value, and i will probably sell mine and get an r2 when its out. OR not, I love this machine!
     
    niko2021, Nov 7, 2011
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  6. Nardon

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    Its still so far, useless to talk about it yet.

    Tho im sure, m14x will get the strongest GT card, and m15x will use a low end GTX card.
     
    Nardon, Nov 8, 2011
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  7. slacker84

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    But umm, the M15x is dead.
     
    slacker84, Nov 8, 2011
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  8. CGSDR

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    There's rumours saying that the M15x R2 is coming next year, see This for reference
     
    CGSDR, Nov 8, 2011
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    If the M15x returns, Dell might just retire the M14x considering that the latter replaced the former. Personally I would prefer an Ivy Bridge M14x with a new 28nm mid- to high end GPU with lots of overclocking potential. Yum.
     
    bingoberra, Nov 26, 2011
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