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    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by bomblord, Dec 15, 2010.

  1. bomblord

    bomblord Notebook Geek

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    Probably seen this type of thread a million times but hell.
    I got the black Friday Deal (that went on way past black Friday) on the R1 as well as an additional discount so i got the

    Core 2 duo 1.3ghz overclockable

    4gb ram

    Bluetooth

    320gb 7,200rpm hard drive

    and the rest of the basic stuff it comes with along with the guaranteed buyback plan for $730

    Few questions does anyone know how it handles FFXIV because my old laptop i didn't think would be able to play it and i was wanting to try it out. I read some stuff online saying it couldn't but if it can run crysis medium-high how could it not run FFXIV, do you think I should get Crysis?

    Also any games i should get for it and anything i need to look out for or need to know in general ( i heard about the hinge issues) thank you in advance for any responses
     
    bomblord, Dec 15, 2010
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  2. SparhawkJC

    SparhawkJC Notebook Evangelist

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    I found this video on youtube if it helps:

    YouTube - Alienware m11x FFXIV (Axe Animations)

    Personally I would recommend Mass Effect 1+2 if you haven't played it already runs flawlessly at max settings on the m11x. I haven't tried Crysis on it yet but it's a great shooter. I'd also recommend Orange Box, all the games in that package run great on the m11x. Also been very impressed with how it handles Just Cause 2, which is on sale for $7.50 for a couple more days on Steam.
     
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    Skillman01 Notebook Consultant

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    Why bother playing FFXIV if that game is full of erros, glitches everything.....
     
    Skillman01, Dec 15, 2010
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    It can run Crysis on high. It runs much better in DX9 than 10 and still looks great.

    Couldn't tell you about Final Fantasy but I heard it was a mess.
     
    TalonH, Dec 15, 2010
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    Nice! I too got a black friday deal and am awaiting the delivery of my m11x. Account overview says delivery prep, but the build says in production. Either way Im excited.
     
    Thaenatos, Dec 15, 2010
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    yeah mines been in production a little over a week should be done today or tomorrow gratz on yours to
     
    bomblord, Dec 16, 2010
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    Screensaver - I am in love with your Avatar. Did you make it yourself or did you appropriate it for the greater good?
     
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    bomblord Notebook Geek

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    okay so i got Elder scrolls IV i used to play on my old computer ( i GOT IT TODAY) i have the disc and i was wondering what is the best way to get it on here
     
    bomblord, Dec 16, 2010
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    if you have a desktop computer, use its dvd drive to create an ISO, copy it over to the m11x, mount it with a drive emulator, then install.
     
    roxxor, Dec 16, 2010
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