The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Processors for M11X R4

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by CreepingDeath, Jun 1, 2011.

  1. CreepingDeath

    CreepingDeath Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    10
    Messages:
    14
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    I came across this awhile back. Both the i7 2657 (1.6 Ghz) and the i7 2677 (1.8 GHz) look like perfect candidates for the M11x R4 refresh. What are your thoughts?

    Check this link out for info:

    Ultra low voltage Core i7 2677M comes in Q3
     
    CreepingDeath, Jun 1, 2011
    #1
  2. M11x ftw

    M11x ftw Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    10
    Messages:
    206
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    oh yay another speculation thread!
    but seriously, the R3 just came out, dont expect the R4 for another year.
     
    M11x ftw, Jun 1, 2011
    #2
  3. kivoen

    kivoen Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    2
    Messages:
    25
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    more like 6 months,

    I got my R1 abit over a year ago and 6-ish months later R2 come out and now i've got a R3(roughly 6 months after R2 launch)
     
    kivoen, Jun 1, 2011
    #3
  4. drkfire07

    drkfire07 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    37
    Messages:
    125
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I would expect an m11x refresh to have the next series of processors. At most those would be added to the r3. The 2657 is used in some of the prerelease reviews so I expect to see that.
     
    drkfire07, Jun 1, 2011
    #4
  5. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    2,354
    Messages:
    4,449
    Likes Received:
    476
    Trophy Points:
    151
    Lol. +1 to this.

    M11x R1 --> M11x R2 was about 5-6 months (January 2010 to June 2010)
    M11x R2 --> M11x R3 was about 10 months (June 2010 to April 2011)
     
    kent1146, Jun 1, 2011
    #5
  6. xtravbx

    xtravbx Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    12
    Messages:
    337
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    31
    With the R3 being fairly different than the R1/R2

    (Processor AND graphics processor)

    I don't expect a remake for another 10+ months.
     
    xtravbx, Jun 1, 2011
    #6
  7. Benchmade 42

    Benchmade 42 Titanium

    Reputations:
    631
    Messages:
    1,738
    Likes Received:
    42
    Trophy Points:
    66
    R4 needs a fresh design.
     
    Benchmade 42, Jun 2, 2011
    #7
  8. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    2,354
    Messages:
    4,449
    Likes Received:
    476
    Trophy Points:
    151
    Just wait... soon, we will have a 50+ page speculation thread talking about the M11x R4, with everyone guessing when it will come out.
     
    kent1146, Jun 2, 2011
    #8
  9. Mackan

    Mackan Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    121
    Messages:
    691
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    No blind guessing needed. Logic said the R3 would arrive when Sandy Bridge arrived, and it happened. R4 will arrive when Ivy Bridge arrives. Unless a complete redesign happens, and they decide to call it something else. Any way, it will happen next year when Ivy Bridge arrives.

    Meanwhile, chance is that the R3 will have configuration options for the faster ULV CPUs mentioned, (Core i5-2557M (1.7GHz), Core i7-2637M (1.7GHz) and Core i7-2677M (1.8GHz)) also speculated be used by the new MacBook Air refresh coming up.
     
    Mackan, Jun 2, 2011
    #9
  10. CreepingDeath

    CreepingDeath Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    10
    Messages:
    14
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Sorry about the "speculation" thread. I guess I just wanted to throw this information out there in regards to the different processors and the possibility that they may be introduced into the m11x.
     
    CreepingDeath, Jun 2, 2011
    #10
  11. el_pitaya

    el_pitaya Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    29
    Messages:
    216
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    i think the next revision is the m14x, needs more options
    m11x will get like in 6-10 months
     
    el_pitaya, Jun 2, 2011
    #11
  12. CZroe

    CZroe Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    90
    Messages:
    364
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I want to see it the exact same size but with a 12.1" screen and offset arrow keys. A 12.1" screen will fit in the same bezel area and there is no reason to keep the keyboard perfectly rectangular (move the arrow keys down a bit into that big empty area to the right of the touchpad; extend the right shift key).

    I also wouldn't mind an enlarged touchpad ala MacBook Air.

    WHY NOT?!

    Also, the tiny rear rubber feet eventually come off not matter what you do. There is no reason for them to be that tiny. Any engineer knows that the same forces are being applied to a much smaller area and will easily tear them off. The one that mounts to the baseplate can be pushed in because of the metal splitting cleanly around the stamped-in area on the baseplate. :eek: They need to fix that.

    The other little annoyance is the power plug hole is in-line with the vent holes so you will dent fins when trying to plug it in blindly. Even if you set the laptop down, close the lid, and walk around behind it, you will STILL have to plug it in blindly unless it's on some ridiculously high surface because the esternal hinge bulge blocks the view from above. There is no reason for it to stick straight out either. Logically, it should be L-shaped. WHY NOT?!
     
    CZroe, Jun 2, 2011
    #12
  13. k42jv

    k42jv Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    13
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    I have the r1, and I'm definitely behind on the requirements for most games now. I can only really play sc2 and source games, and most single player games on medium settings.

    I will wait for the r4, and get it as soon as it releases. The r3 came out as i bought the r1, so i got a nice discount. I'd like to see 2.0ghz+ options for the processor, but of course you can't compare clock speeds cross-architecture.
     
    k42jv, Oct 21, 2011
    #13
  14. Valravn

    Valravn Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    6
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    The real question is what GPU its gonna use.
     
    Valravn, Oct 21, 2011
    #14
  15. deadboy90

    deadboy90 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    44
    Messages:
    625
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    30
    What games are you having problems running? I have managed to tweak my way into playing almost anything on my r1

    And btw: the turbo boost already pushes the r3's well above 2ghz; 2.3 for the i5 and 2.6 for the i7
     
    deadboy90, Oct 21, 2011
    #15
  16. darkdomino

    darkdomino Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    203
    Messages:
    833
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    I'm waiting for a low voltage quad. Until then, I'll use my R2 until it falls to pieces.
     
    darkdomino, Oct 21, 2011
    #16
  17. gooface

    gooface Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    224
    Messages:
    543
    Likes Received:
    136
    Trophy Points:
    56
    this. but im using a pinmodded R1. unless the CULV dual core IB is mindblowing.
     
    gooface, Oct 21, 2011
    #17
  18. kingjc

    kingjc Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    When are CULV quad cores expected?
     
    kingjc, Oct 21, 2011
    #18
  19. deadboy90

    deadboy90 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    44
    Messages:
    625
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I dont know it it will even matter, very few games use quad cores effectively so most are aimed at Dual core machines. What Im hoping for is maybe find a way to cram a 555m in it :)
     
    deadboy90, Oct 21, 2011
    #19
  20. kevmanw4301

    kevmanw4301 Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    146
    Messages:
    1,476
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    56
    It won't be a 555M, more likely a 640M. (Guessing the nomenclature)

    *secretly prays they go to a 28nm AMD GPU*
     
    kevmanw4301, Oct 21, 2011
    #20
  21. DrGoodvibes

    DrGoodvibes Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    389
    Messages:
    973
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    I hope my M11xR1 just keeps going. :D
     
    DrGoodvibes, Oct 22, 2011
    #21