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    M15x or M17x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by lorddinky, Jun 17, 2011.

  1. lorddinky

    lorddinky Notebook Guru

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    M17x:
    17 inch screen = less performance
    GTX560m GPU = better performance
    sandybridge i7 CPU = better performance
    raid 0 hdd = fast and more space
    16 gig RAM cap

    M15x:
    15 inch screen = better performance
    GTX 460m (upgrade-able to GTX470m) = better but cost half the laptop...
    i7 920xm = just as good at the sandybridge i7 2630qm
    1 suck-@$$ 5400rpm 320gig HDD
    4 gig RAM


    My question is if i upgrade my M15x from an i7 720qm to a i7 920xm(laptop monkey/ebay=WIN) upgrade my HDD to the momentus-XT 500GB HHD and I upgrade my 4 Gigs of ram to 8 GIGS of ram. would I be more happy with my unit and would it run skyrim ON HIGH, or nice looking(MY ULTIMATE GOAL! DRAGON KILLING IN SKYRIM.)

    Would it be worth selling my M15x for a M17x?

    or should i keep and upgrade the M15x and just be happy with what i have?
    (hell i just want it to run skyrim on HIGH) or sell it and get an M17x?


    if i need to clarify any thing just let me know i was multitasking when i was typing this (I suck at multitasking!)

    Thanks in advance,
    Lorddinky
    (matt)
     
    lorddinky, Jun 17, 2011
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    So you mainly want a better graphic performance? In this case simply upgrading the GPU would be the cheapest solution.

    I think the 560m will work in the M15x as well, but hasn't been tried yet (of course.)
    What about a 6970m?
     
    svl7, Jun 17, 2011
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  3. lorddinky

    lorddinky Notebook Guru

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    The GTX 560m sounds nice. i just hope it doesn't cost a boat load.
     
    lorddinky, Jun 17, 2011
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    lorddinky Notebook Guru

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    HOLY SHIZZLE!
    $290 FOR THE GTX 560m?????????

    eurocom ftw?
     
    lorddinky, Jun 17, 2011
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  5. lorddinky

    lorddinky Notebook Guru

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    $264
    $290 canada dollars...
     
    lorddinky, Jun 17, 2011
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    I only hope it's not locked as the 460m... adjustable voltage would be cool.
     
    svl7, Jun 17, 2011
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  7. xeroxide

    xeroxide Notebook Deity

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    get the m17x.
    personally i'd try to get the sli/crossfire setup but hey...

    *edit* i didn't realize you already had the m15x (half asleep)
    hmmm, skyrim even out?
    i'd say hold out till skyrim comes out, especially if you want a system that can run it at ultra settings.
     
    xeroxide, Jun 17, 2011
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  8. whitrzac

    whitrzac The orange end is cold...

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    the m17x R3 is about the same size as the m15x IRRC...
     
    whitrzac, Jun 17, 2011
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  9. jwolf7722

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    In the same boat. Will end up with the m17x once I sell systems. Same size, better performance and battery life.
     
    jwolf7722, Jun 17, 2011
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  10. inap

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    i would go r3, buying all the upgraded parts will be about the same as selling your M15x + $$$ for r3.
     
    inap, Jun 17, 2011
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  11. logan801

    logan801 Notebook Consultant

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    I 560 will work in the m15x me want real bad and Its half the price of the 460 wow. someone please let me know if it will work!!! : )
     
    logan801, Jun 18, 2011
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  12. svl7

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    You'll have to try it. If it doesn't work, you can still sell the card.

    I don't think someone else is going to try it soon, the 6970m is a superior card.
     
    svl7, Jun 18, 2011
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  13. logan801

    logan801 Notebook Consultant

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    ok ill try it can someone post a link to where to buy? thanks

    Sorry for hijacking the thread
     
    logan801, Jun 18, 2011
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    Here, on the eurocom site, or probably from any other Clevo reseller. You could also PM Pkhetan (forum member here) or any of the Clevo resellers in this forum. e.g. babyhemi.

    Keep us posted in case you put this card in the M15x!
     
    svl7, Jun 18, 2011
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  15. inap

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    Wow sound interesting, babyhemi can prolly get you the card.
     
    inap, Jun 18, 2011
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  16. logan801

    logan801 Notebook Consultant

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    so it comes out to $308.00us from eurocom. can babyhemi get it for a better price? I wonder if babyhemi is the same person as hevyhemi over on the evga forums?
     
    logan801, Jun 18, 2011
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  17. svl7

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    I don't know, send him a PM and ask.
     
    svl7, Jun 18, 2011
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