buying an Alienware m14x...help with specs?

[Thes]

thats a lil more than the m14x O.o

I noted, but you could pick cheaper/earlier model that still has decent specs. : )

[BicycleMafioso]

If he wants an alienware, he should be able to get it without people riding his ass about it.
I'll come back and edit when I've taken a look at the configurator.


EDIT: I changed RAM to 8GiB 1333MHz (1600 is overrated, esp for laptops - don't get that.).
1.5GiB is enough for VRAM.
Screen, I'd def go the higher resolution one, 1600x900

Anything else, is fine on stock.

[Sezuka]

Alienware is almost as overpriced as Mac. Just fyi.

[BRO90X]

i heard a lot of "buy asus" can anyone just look at this final checkout to see if i need any more on the laptop so i can just compare prices better?

https://ecomm2.dell.com/dellstore/ba...d-59df9f3fc5f2

[BicycleMafioso]

i heard a lot of "buy asus" can anyone just look at this final checkout to see if i need any more on the laptop so i can just compare prices better?

https://ecomm2.dell.com/dellstore/ba...d-59df9f3fc5f2

Can't see it unless signed in, sorry.

[wooootles]

Do NOT get the 3gb GT555M option, stick with the 1.5gb. 3gb won't make a damn of a difference in 1600x900 screens.

If you want an SSD do NOT get the Samsung option, 600 bucks for 256gb on a mediocre SSD. Get an Intel or Corsair SSD in there. Since you aren't going to put a whole lot of files, just some games, a 120 or 160gb will easily suffice. With no long POST sequence at startup my M11x goes from pressing the power button to Windows 7 login screen in 18 seconds.

Alienware's actually nice, no bloatware. Price is up there but it has the best CPU cooling out of any laptops when gaming. You can order an alienware by phone and you might get a discount if you play it well with a US rep.

[Thes]

PROCESSOR	2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2520M processor 2.50 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.20 GHz	edit
OPERATING SYSTEM	Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English	edit
OFFICE SOFTWARE	Microsoft® Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word & Excel w/ ads. No PowerPoint or Outlook	edit
SERVICE PLAN	2 Year Premium Hardware Service	edit
VIDEO CARD	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M 2GB graphics with Optimus	edit
HARD DRIVE	750GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive	edit
SECURITY SOFTWARE	McAfee Security Center with VirusScan, Firewall, Spyware Removal, 24-Months	edit
HD DISPLAY	15.6 FHD B+RGLED TL (1920x1080) and Skype-Certified 2.0MP HD Webcam	edit
INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE	Tray Load Blu-ray Disc BD-Combo (Reads BD and Writes to DVD/CD) with Roxio Creater 2011	edit
WIRELESS + BLUETOOTH	Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 & Bluetooth 3.0	edit
SOUND OPTIONS	JBL 2.1 Speakers with Waves Maxx Audio 3	edit

This for $1,339.99, and it actually looks good instead of overdone piece of plastic.

[BRO90X]

Can't see it unless signed in, sorry.

sorry,
processor: Intel® Core™ i7 2630QM 2.0GHz (2.9GHz w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache)

memory: 6GB DDR3 at 1600MHz

vid card: 1.5GB DDR3 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M using NVIDIA Optimus™ technology

Hard drive: 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s

[BicycleMafioso]

sorry,
processor: Intel® Core™ i7 2630QM 2.0GHz (2.9GHz w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache)

memory: 6GB DDR3 at 1600MHz

vid card: 1.5GB DDR3 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M using NVIDIA Optimus™ technology

Hard drive: 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s

Change the RAM to 6/8GiB 1333MHz, 1600 will do virtually nothing for you.
Otherwise, looks very good, and there's few components you can get better in laptops (at affordable levels).
I'd suggest 1600x900 as screen-choice.

[The Ogdru Jahad]

I got an alienware m15x, don't waste your money. If you want a gaming rig, build a desktop computer. Where overclocking it won't overheat it and have it rape itself. If you get an alienware for convenience in laptop form. You are in the wrong place. The laptops are bulky as hell, it's like a tank. I have so many issues with mine.

[Thes]

Change the RAM to 6/8GiB 1333MHz, 1600 will do virtually nothing for you.
Otherwise, looks very good, and there's few components you can get better in laptops (at affordable levels).
I'd suggest 1600x900 as screen-choice.

How much is that system? Definitely better than what I posted, but since Alienware = Dell, I kept with the same company.

[wooootles]

I got an alienware m15x, don't waste your money. If you want a gaming rig, build a desktop computer. Where overclocking it won't overheat it and have it rape itself. If you get an alienware for convenience in laptop form. You are in the wrong place. The laptops are bulky as hell, it's like a tank. I have so many issues with mine.

M14x is actually quite a bit smaller than the old M15x. Plus the OP already has a desktop.

[BRO90X]

Change the RAM to 6/8GiB 1333MHz, 1600 will do virtually nothing for you.
Otherwise, looks very good, and there's few components you can get better in laptops (at affordable levels).
I'd suggest 1600x900 as screen-choice.

lowering the memory will lower the processor to Intel® Core™ i5 2410M 2.3GHz (2.9GHz w/Turbo Boost, 3MB Cache) is that still good? (just trying to lower the price a lil lol)

[BicycleMafioso]

lowering the memory will lower the processor to Intel® Core™ i5 2410M 2.3GHz (2.9GHz w/Turbo Boost, 3MB Cache) is that still good? (just trying to lower the price a lil lol)

Then we apparantly can't access the same configurator ;o
I personally have the i5-2410m in my laptop, and it's a good CPU. The i7-2630QM is obviously better, though.

[BRO90X]

Then we apparantly can't access the same configurator ;o
I personally have the i5-2410m in my laptop, and it's a good CPU. The i7-2630QM is obviously better, though.

it said that the i7 required a 1600Mhz

[BicycleMafioso]

it said that the i7 required a 1600Mhz

It doesn't. I just checked, and it says so. I'd say it's just a scam to force money out of you. :P I've seen plenty laptops with 1333MHz memory and i7-2630QM.

[BRO90X]

the one i built myself (with the Intel® Core™ i5 2410M 2.3GHz (2.9GHz w/Turbo Boost, 3MB Cache) is $50 less than the one with the Intel® Core™ i7 2630QM 2.0GHz (2.9GHz w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache). But, the one with the i5 has a 3.0GB DDR3 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M using NVIDIA Optimus™ technology.

Idk which would be more worth it.

[BicycleMafioso]

the one i built myself (with the Intel® Core™ i5 2410M 2.3GHz (2.9GHz w/Turbo Boost, 3MB Cache) is $50 less than the one with the Intel® Core™ i7 2630QM 2.0GHz (2.9GHz w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache). But, the one with the i5 has a 3.0GB DDR3 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M using NVIDIA Optimus™ technology.

Idk which would be more worth it.

The extra VRAM is basically.. Well, it won't do anything for you unless you add in extra screens or up the resolution.
Choose 1.5GiB VRAM. More won't do it for you, and the most demanding game I know of needds like 1.4 (crysis 2) in highest settings.
I'd still opt for the 2630QM, esp if the difference is only 50USD.

[BRO90X]

The extra VRAM is basically.. Well, it won't do anything for you unless you add in extra screens or up the resolution.
Choose 1.5GiB VRAM. More won't do it for you, and the most demanding game I know of needds like 1.4 (crysis 2) in highest settings.
I'd still opt for the 2630QM, esp if the difference is only 50USD.

Alright thanks a bunch!

[Brusco86]

May i suggest one thing other than an alienware. Alienware's are good and all, but as mentioned are a little bit more buck than bang. If i was going to buy a laptop i would most certainly go with a Sager NP8130. The link is here from Xoticpc.com. http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8130-...wconfigure=yes. Xoticpc has great reviews and ratings and is a great website to buy from.