vikingrinn Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 wowthe prices are insane. I do think those aren't the final prices though. 900$ for 6970 XF setup is not going to fly. agreed, it's definitely not "going to fly" at those prices. feel for those who've successfully placed their orders online (which there have been a few reports of just that 'over there') if those aren't "final" - but with the starting price in line with what had previously been tossed about, maybe the 'price is right'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillerBunny Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 SOOOOO overpriced Dell's corporate greed has shot themselves in the foot. Sadly though, people will still buy the m18x at these prices. I won't, cant justify spending that much money on something like that, when I could just get a decent gaming laptop, and a kick-ass desktop for less than a semi-maxed m18x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtefere Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Ok.Using the m17x r3 configurator - going from a single gtx 460m to a single HD6970m is $175 USD.Two in crossfire for the M18x, then, should be $350 USD.If anyone in USA wants to call Dell USA and query this, stating the above, I would love to know their response.-Ash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted April 28, 2011 Founder Share Posted April 28, 2011 I'm gonna see if I can at least arrange a discount for T|I members through a Dell contact I know. Not sure if we'll get anything but it's worth a shot. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Astara Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) I had my heart set on the M18x and decided to forgo purchasing the M17x-R3 a month ago because of it... now I feel like Dell just sucker punched me good!! Here's hoping the final prices reveal a slightly less bitter pill to swallow (and that us Aussies can get it comparatively cheap to boot!) P.S: First post at T|I - can't wait to hear about all of your experiences with the M18x (that is when you can't bare to be without it after its release and begrudgingly cough up the insane $$$ ) Edited April 28, 2011 by Astara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Welcome Astara, nice to have another Aussie. Ashtefere - Now that's more like it! Maybe $900 is for dual 485's (at dell prices, it could be....). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtefere Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 If it is, I would pay it!-Ash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted April 28, 2011 Founder Share Posted April 28, 2011 I had my heart set on the M18x and decided to forgo purchasing the M17x-R3 a month ago because of it... now I feel like Dell just sucker punched me good!! Here's hoping the final prices reveal a slightly less bitter pill to swallow (and that us Aussies can get it comparatively cheap to boot!)P.S: First post at T|I - can't wait to hear about all of your experiences with the M18x (that is when you can't bare to be without it after its release and begrudgingly cough up the insane $$$ ) You're probably right about us grabbing it once we start seeing others order it lol. Welcome to T|I astara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCrichton Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) Gak. Price is high but my refund for the busted M17x-R2 was just processed so I have a nearly 5k credit sitting on my Dell Preferred account. I still think I'm gonna wait until I can get to the sales/config page from the Alienware/Dell site directly.EDIT: Also, I want to see what the price is through EPP and I don't feel like calling. Edited April 28, 2011 by JCrichton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted April 28, 2011 Founder Share Posted April 28, 2011 So I think this is fitting 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubbin Grewal Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Lol fail dell.. fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw86 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Welcome to T|I Jubbin, Astara and Killerbunny. Brian that was me for sure when I started to look at the M18x configurator... kudos on those depictions! Dell is crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e46justice Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Wow. Same system as my m17x add xfire and 1000 dollars. Duel gpu scales 90percent or so. Hmm double the horsepower, for 33percent more cost? Is this win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e46justice Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Ok did a little math. I expected 1 6970 to be 150 dollar option and 2 to be 300$With 9 percent sales tax this would of moved my build to 2745 shipped. I wasn't expecting 3400+ to my door. We will see I have till the 5th to get my return authorization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted April 28, 2011 Founder Share Posted April 28, 2011 Yeah tax really messes things up. Does Chicago have tax with Dell? I've got relatives there I could ship it to that could forward it to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleone562 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Does anyone have some good reps willing to work on the price a bit, if so I would love their contact info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted April 28, 2011 Founder Share Posted April 28, 2011 Not yet but working on getting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleone562 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Appreciate it Brian / 5050joker , also what exactly is EPP, I am a college student if that is relevant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted April 28, 2011 Founder Share Posted April 28, 2011 EPP is employee purchase program but it's available in different forms to all kinds of businesses, universities etc. Welcome to T|I littleone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleone562 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Thanks Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielZ Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Been following the threads here awhile. What's the likelyhood on getting a semi-okay deal that doesn't go to 1-2% max through EPP on this new model? I have to admit I was willing to shell out $3k for it but I'm a little disappointed with how much (or how little) it will get me. Also, are people actually able to order it right now? I'd love to get it delivered near/on the week of my birthday (may 19) if I end up buying it, but we'll see I suppose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Hi GabrielZ, welcome to the forums As for ordering, no, it's not available yet. It's supposed to launch sometime in May, so I don't like your chances of seeing one close to your birthday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielZ Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Hi GabrielZ, welcome to the forums As for ordering, no, it's not available yet. It's supposed to launch sometime in May, so I don't like your chances of seeing one close to your birthday... Thanks! Yeah I just noticed the link went dead, yet I saw that people here and some other forums were saying they were ordering it and all so I was curious. They dropped the price on the 6970's on the canadian site though, so here's hoping for a good adjustment on the US end too. I'll probably be out of the country until the end of May though so I guess it won't matter much anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtefere Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Got a link to the price drops gabe? Or at least how much the drop was?Thanks-Ash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted April 29, 2011 Founder Share Posted April 29, 2011 Been following the threads here awhile. What's the likelyhood on getting a semi-okay deal that doesn't go to 1-2% max through EPP on this new model? I have to admit I was willing to shell out $3k for it but I'm a little disappointed with how much (or how little) it will get me. Also, are people actually able to order it right now? I'd love to get it delivered near/on the week of my birthday (may 19) if I end up buying it, but we'll see I suppose! Welcome to T|I gabriel. Some claim they were able to order it using an EPP rep and I think one guy on NBR posted an invoice but who knows if Dell will keep the order or cancel it. Since the configurator for Canada just went live (US one went down), they're probably getting ready to launch it soon--and hopefully with a reduced price for xfire cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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