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    m14 + xbox deal

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by jrowinski, Jul 28, 2011.

  1. jrowinski

    jrowinski Notebook Consultant

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    So I decided to sell my m11r2 in favor of the m14. A couple of questions, the specific model that's included in the deal only comes as is. I'm looking to increase in performance but nothing unnecessary. What exactly is the difference between the 1.5 and 3gb555m? Would that processor be sufficient?

    1 Year Student Care Plan, DMLP
    DataSafe 2.0 Online Backup 2GB for 1 year
    Also Includes
    Promotional Xbox 360 - $199 value (discount included with computer)
    Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
    Intel® Core™ i7 2630QM 2.0GHz (2.9GHz w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache)
    Intel® Wireless-N WiFi Link 1000 a/g/n 1x2
    6GB DDR3 at 1600MHz
    1.5GB DDR3 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M using NVIDIA Optimus™ technology
    500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s
    14.0" High Def+ (900p/1600x900) with WLED backlight
    None
    8x SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Slot Load Optical Drive
    Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio
    None
    Internal Bluetooth 3.0
    Stealth Black with Soft Touch Finish
    Quasar Blue
    Alienhead Glow
    Steam and Portal™ Factory Installed
    Eve Online, Factory Installed
    Alienware M14X 150W A/C Adapter
    Adobe Acrobat X Reader
    Hinge Up WLAN -BLACK
    Standard Nameplate
    Award Winning Service and Support
     
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  2. M14xKing

    M14xKing Notebook Enthusiast

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    The Intel® Core™ i7 2630QM is more than powerful you can even overclock it
     
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  3. jrowinski

    jrowinski Notebook Consultant

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    Will it be a vast improvement over the i7-640UM? What about the 555m?
     
    jrowinski, Jul 28, 2011
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    Yes to both
     
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  5. jrowinski

    jrowinski Notebook Consultant

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    Great, thanks for the responses.

    Just to be clear, there isn't much of a difference between 1.5 555m and 3gb555m?
     
    jrowinski, Jul 29, 2011
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    3gb 555m is over kill. There are a lot of posts on this forum about this. Basically no games at the moment will ever utilize the 3gb so you should be all set with the 1.5gb. Thats what I've got in mine!
     
    PhillyWonka, Jul 29, 2011
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    set128 Newbie

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    definitly take an I7 processor. The basic one is more than enough. It's already a quad core. Even if you buy a much more expensive processor, your fps will be limited by your graphic card at this point (the 555m).

    The upgrade from 1.5 to 3gb graphic card is not worth it. The gain is very minimal. You would be better with more system ram, better headset, or a ssd (depending on how you use your computer).
     
    set128, Jul 30, 2011
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  8. jrowinski

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    Thanks for the input, so I've decided to pull the trigger. My only concern, is the warranty on the promotional package. Its a "1 Year Student Care Plan, DMLP". Would i still be able to contact alienware support for warranties/exchanges?
     
    jrowinski, Aug 4, 2011
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  9. jrowinski

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    Any ideas on what exactly this student care entails?
     
    jrowinski, Aug 4, 2011
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    I'd not go with the additional RAM, do it yourself later on if you find your m14x sluggish, purely because AW overprices their RAM upgrade.

    I'd also spring for the Killer network card because I've heard the stock card is terrible, especially if you want to game online over wifi.
     
    /Drakk_, Aug 4, 2011
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