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    How Would This...

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by lthall, Nov 8, 2011.

  1. lthall

    lthall Notebook Enthusiast

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    Perform at games like WoW and Dark Age of Camelot? Not a heavy duty gamer, just like the thought of having the 18" laptop for eye's sake. I know its a low end configuration, but like I said, if it handles those 2 games well, then I think I could be happy with it.





    Intel Core i7 2630QM 2.0GHz (2.8GHz w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache)
    1.5 GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M
    18.4 inch Wide FHD (1920 x 1080) WLED Display
    Blu-ray Disc (BD) Combo (Reads BD and Writes to DVD/CD)
    8 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1600MHz
    320 GB SATA Hard Drive
    12 Cell Primary Battery
    Killer Wireless-N 1103 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO
    Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth
    Nebula Red Anodized Aluminum
    1 Yr Ltd Warranty, Basic Service after Remote Diagnosis
     
    lthall, Nov 8, 2011
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  2. Nicholaus.rossi

    Nicholaus.rossi Notebook Evangelist

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    If you're considering that configuration, why not just go with an M17xR3? It has switchable graphics on the fly and can be configured with a 6990m for much better performance than a single 560m. I just bought one for my wife and the performance is stellar. Problem-free and sexy. Just my $0.02

    I Just configured an M17xR3 with the blue ray drive and a 1080p screen with the 6990m for $2,099. Add $75 if you're team green and want an Nvidia GTX 580m.

    The M18x with your configurations (minus the memory upgrade) is $2,149 and would be heavier and (graphically) inferior to the R3.

    Buy your system with the base memory config. The cost of upgrading from 4gb to 8gb is an outrageous $200. Check out these options:
    Gskill DDR3 1600
    HyperX DDR3 1600
    HyperX PnP DDR3 1600
    HyperX PnP DDR3 1866
     
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  3. Spydweb

    Spydweb Notebook Consultant

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    It will handle those games just fine, I also like the draw of a 18 inch screen
     
    Spydweb, Nov 9, 2011
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  4. lthall

    lthall Notebook Enthusiast

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    Nich, that was gonna be my next thought, but I just cant get away from wanting the 18" lappy. The configuration I posted is available to me for 1595 so that was my first thought. I do appreciate the help though! Thanks a ton.
     
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    lthall Notebook Enthusiast

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    Also nich, can u configure that computer and send me a link...I can only get to 2279 with a 580?
     
    lthall, Nov 9, 2011
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