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    Crazy idea....

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Raidriar, Dec 29, 2010.

  1. Raidriar

    Raidriar ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

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    Just a thought, but would I be able to order an alienware M15x with ONLY the 1080p display and the graphics card? I don't want a hard drive, ram, or cpu, or wifi card. I'm looking to get a major discount off one so that I can custom build it myself.
     
    Raidriar, Dec 29, 2010
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    ElectricTurtle Notebook Consultant

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    the graphic card alone: yes. The 1080p display...err...not likely to happen :D
     
    ElectricTurtle, Dec 29, 2010
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  3. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's a good idea, dell should sell an alienware M15x barebones.
     
    moral hazard, Dec 29, 2010
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    hub1100 Notebook Evangelist

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    I would try to order a barebones, like that, by telephone. Worded carefully.
    My story would be 'Im upgrading my case and screen with parts I already own'.
    See if Dell can help out a loyal customer.
     
    hub1100, Dec 29, 2010
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    Anybody care to try? :D
     
    Raidriar, Dec 29, 2010
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    LxGST Notebook Consultant

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    If you're going to do that why not just order a Sager or Clevo barebones? I mean, unless you're preferential to the Flashy alienware look.
     
    LxGST, Dec 29, 2010
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    Louiz07 Notebook Guru

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    wow! I wouldn't know but, Would love to know if that works out for you in the future :) let me know!
     
    Louiz07, Dec 29, 2010
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    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    yeah, IMO, if it was the m17x, it would make sense, since nothing else short of the HP 8740w can compete against it's screen tech, but the m15x only has the AlienFX system over a Sager/Clevo barebones....
     
    jeremyshaw, Dec 30, 2010
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