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    New m11x noob question

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by UltraNative, Feb 1, 2011.

  1. UltraNative

    UltraNative Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    Im brand new to the whole PC laptop world. I just bought an m11x from a fellow coorker who was in need of some quick cash for 400 bucks. So far, i think i am in love with this thing. Im an old school PC gamer when BF1942 came out, but have been on the PS3's nuts for the last 4 years and havent had a decent PC for that whole time.

    I do have a question, as noob as it may sound. How can i tell if i have an
    r1 or r2 version of m11x?
    Also, are there any tricks or tips i can do to improve gaming? I set the cpu to "overclock" in the bios already, and updated my nvidia geforce 355m to the latest drivers.

    I can run BFBC2 ok, averaging 30-35 fps, but i tried to play Total Empire (or whatever the demo from steam is called) and it seemed to run sluggishly. Im checking framerates with fraps.

    Thanks, and I am already glad i found this forum, it looks great!!
     
    UltraNative, Feb 1, 2011
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  2. Fuzzyhead

    Fuzzyhead Notebook Geek

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    R1 has VGA output, R2 doesn't
     
    Fuzzyhead, Feb 1, 2011
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  3. UltraNative

    UltraNative Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok, i figured it was a total noob question.

    Also, on alot of peoples' post it shows their 3d score or whatever? How can i figure out the score of my machine?
     
    UltraNative, Feb 1, 2011
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  4. some guy

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    download 3Dmark06 and run it. :)
     
    some guy, Feb 1, 2011
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  5. TalonH

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    R1 has the Core2Duo, R2 has the i5, i7 series.
     
    TalonH, Feb 1, 2011
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  6. Augusta

    Augusta Notebook Consultant

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    Have fun with your new toy, you've come to the right place. And remember the dumbest questions are those that go unasked.
     
    Augusta, Feb 1, 2011
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