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@vs3074 maybe I should consider clean install since the laptop will come with basically no program in it (except factory default programs from AW). Does installing the mSata SSD require any BIOS setting or specific step? Some people have recommended me to use the 256GB mSata for OS boot AND caching. They told me to create 2 partition, 64 GB for the caching and the rest for the OS. Anyone know how to do this?

Well I'm planning to clone all the data from the original HDD to the mSATA ssd then I'm going to format the HDD as the storage drive. Also, I've read around and people say that it is possible to use the mSata SSD as both OS boot and caching for the harddrive. Anyone know any particular step to take and settings to do this?

Hi guys, I'm waiting for my AW18 to come in a few days. It comes stock with 750GB HDD and I already bought Plextor M5M mSata SSD 256GB to use it as OS boot. I also have a 500GB SSD from my old laptop which will be used as a third drive in the AW18. The question here is I've been reading on the internet that people are having problem to install additional drive on their AW18 because of the Legacy and UEFI bios and I don't understand any of these terms. My ideal plan would be: -Use the mSata as Primary OS boot -Use 750GB HDD as storage drive -Use the 500GB SSD as storage drive for games Before doing any of this, I will create a recovery image using AlienRespawn. I know that some people have run into problems adding additional drives, maybe anyone can help me by making a detailed instruction on how to accomplish my ideal plan...? I'm sure it will also help the other members that are having the same problem with me. Any help will be much appreciated

@svl7 that's really great to hear! I don't mind running my GPU at stock clocks as I prefer a GPU that can perform stably under high load . I will also consider getting the 240W PSU just to make sure the PSU stays cool. What's ur "stable" temperature range during gaming? And is it better to get the Clevo card (4GB) or is it better to get the Dell card (2GB)? I need to use the DisplayPort to use external monitor. Thanks again for your help!

@svl7 does the GTX680M runs cool in the m15x? I might consider to spend a little bit more to get the GTX680M if it's also stable (no throttling whatsoever) and runs cool in the m15x . And what's the difference between the Clevo 680M and Dell 680M? Will either work with the m15x? Thanks in advance! P.S. I'm using 150W psu.

Sorry new member here and didn't see that post @fatboyslimerr :|

Hello fellow T|I members, I'm a new member here and have a question regarding GPU upgrade for Alienware m15x. My current m15x has the 6990M but so far I've been having heat issue which leads to complete laptop shutdown . I'm planning to change my GPU to nvidia GTX 675MX. However I can't stop wondering that some people have told me that the 675MX is actually similar to the 770M. Do you guys think that the 770M will perform better than the 675MX? If it does, will it work in the m15x? Does it have to be Dell card or Clevo card is also fine (i need the DisplayPort to connect my laptop to external monitor)? Last question, will both of these cards work stably in the m15x since I'm tired of having unstable GPU (my current 6990M) which makes me impossible to play games at all :| (Diablo 3 temp 90++, dota2 temp 85++, bioshock temp 90++). P.S. I'm using i7-920XM as my cpu and 150W psu P.P.S. If you guys can recommend me any other GPU than those two mentioned above that better suits me please feel free to mention it