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    need opinions and advice for recovery of my new m14x

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by rottenapples, Sep 23, 2011.

  1. rottenapples

    rottenapples Newbie

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    hi guys,

    i just got my new m14x. and there is a few questions i wanna ask u tech genius out there.
    1) what should i do like upgrades or anything?
    2)any cool stuff i should do first with m14x?
    3)what should i be aware of or take note?
    4)should i always plug in the charger or leave it unplugged for better battery maintenance?

    and the most important is
    5)should i use a usb thumb-drive or a DVD for my recovery disc?..which is better and why?

    sorry for asking so much questions, but hope u tech pros can help me and advice me on this...thx alot..
     
    rottenapples, Sep 23, 2011
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  2. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    A lot of these answers depend on what you will be using the laptop for. Assuming it's mainly gaming and light tasks,

    1) The base model is excellent, I'd just go with a 1600x900 screen for any M14x. CPU, GPU, etc. are all sufficient. If you'll be doing video editing often get a quad core, the base quad core would do
    2) Reinstall Windows, then install Command Center. Don't install any other Dell/Alienware software
    3) Laptop is on the heavy and large side for a 14". Also note that the lights are cool and the machine is powerful
    4) If you're gonna leave it plugged in, disable battery charging in BIOS. Also drain the battery monthly or so.
    5) Neither. I just do Complete PC Backup (Windows 7 feature) onto an external hard drive and restore from there if anything fails.
     
    fred2028, Sep 23, 2011
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  3. niko2021

    niko2021 Notebook Evangelist

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    Update your nvidia gpu, make sure your bios is the A05 version, have fun with the alienfx, check for defects if any, test the battery after a full charge, and most important, start gaming.
     
    niko2021, Sep 24, 2011
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