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Hey guys! Thought I would give an introduction/hello as I just ordered a M17x R3. I've been eyeing this laptop ever since it came out and I couldn't be more than excited! From what I have read, which isn't much, I am a bit scared that something will be wrong with it.. Even though I was lucky with my Area-51 after having major problems from ibuypower.. I've had my Area-51 for quite a few years now and the only thing I have changed out was the video card to a GTX 275 sometime last year. Looking forward to learning from you guys and being a part of the community! Anyways, on to the specs :D

225-0536 Alienware M17x Soft-Touch, Stealth Black
1 317-6602 Intel Core i7 2630QM 2.0GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache) $0.00
1 317-6116 MOD,DIMM,4GB,1333MHZ,DDR3,2X2G $0.00
1 331-1347 Alienware M17x 240W A/C Adapter $0.00
1 320-1935 17.3-inch WideHD+ 1600 x 900 60Hz WLED $0.00
1 320-1938 1.5GB GDDR5 Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M $0.00
1 342-2218 320GB 7,200RPM SATA-II HDD $0.00
1 331-1350 Custom Nameplate $0.00
1 330-6106 Personalized Nameplate Trigger $0.00
1 313-8797 AlienFX Color, Terra Green $0.00
1 421-4655 Alienware Command Center Software, M17X $0.00
1 420-9691 DataSafe Local BackUp $0.00
1 420-9956 PC Restore $0.00
1 421-0092 DELL-DOWNLOAD-FLAG $0.00
1 421-5789 Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Service Pack 1, English, w/Media $0.00
1 410-1883 Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 Multi-Language $0.00
1 318-0395 Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW) $0.00
1 421-4541 Roxio Creator Starter,No Media $0.00
1 318-0424 Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio $0.00
1 430-4019 Wireless 802.11 g/n $0.00
1 410-9452 McAfee Platinum, 30 Day, MUI $0.00
1 410-3942 Microsoft Office 2010 Home and Student, English $0.00
1 939-0320 Dell Hardware Limited Warranty, Initial Year $0.00
1 939-0340 Dell Limited Hardware Warranty Plus In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis, Initial Year $0.00
1 950-3337 1 Year Limited Warranty $0.00
1 950-9797 No Warranty, Year 2 and 3 $0.00
1 421-1721 Soft Contracts Service Hardware Agreement for Alienware $0.00
1 994-3730 Warranty Support, Initial Year $0.00
1 330-0171 S and P Drop-in-Box Marcom forDHS Notebooks $0.00
1 421-1360 Steam and Portal Factory Installed $0.00
1 421-1359 World of Warcraft Preinstall Edition $0.00
1 421-1586 Alienhead Chrome Red $0.00
1 421-1596 Alienhead Chrome Red $0.00
1 330-5090 Thank You for Purchasing AlienWare
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Due to some confusion with the credit card company/dell I now need to re-order my m17x. I do have a quick question for you guys though, is it worth getting the 1.5GB GDDR5 Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M over the 17.3-inch WideFHD 1920 x 1080 60Hz WLE? Or vice versa? I can only chose 1 as I do have a limit on what I can spend. Thanks!

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1080p screen. You can still upgrade the GPU sometime later, the prices for the 6970m are getting lower.

But if you want to get a new screen later it will cost you and arm and a leg.

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What's the standard GPU? An AMD 6870m, right? I'm not sure how well it performs, but I somehow doubt that the 460m is worth the additional money... If I'm not very mistaken the AMD 6870m is similar to the 5850m, and if the overclockability of the 6870m is similar to the 5850m, then the 6870m might be the better choice... but I can't say it for sure, never used a system with a 6870m and didn't see any benchmarks.

Maybe someone else know more about 460m vs. 6870m.

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6870 is the 5870 updated with clocks 25 mhz lower. So think of the 5870 gpu 675 instead of 700. It's supposed to have some dx11 optimization and so forth. 3dmark11 score nvidia 460 - 1700-1800 vs hd ati 6870 2200-2300. Overclocked to max the scores are going to be like 2000 vs 2700 as the 6870 overclocks pretty well just like the 5870. Either card is good. If I had the choice i would have A. Waited for the 560mGTX release or B. dumped the money you would have spent on 1080p/460 on the 6970 as its one of the absolute strongest video cards ever released (vs the 580) C. Got the 6870 because I just a huge fan of the ATI releases right now. Don't get me wrong, I love me little 555 but it's got nothing on the 6870 or 6970. Good Luck and congrats. The bottom line is the 17r3 is quality!

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After being on the phone with Dell/Chase for an hour trying to figure out wtf was going on as I was charged for 2 m17's.. my order has finally gone through!

Final specs
1 225-0536 Alienware M17x Soft-Touch, Stealth Black
1 317-6602 Intel Core i7 2630QM 2.0GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
1 317-6119 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz (4DIMMS)
1 331-1347 Alienware M17x 240W A/C Adapter
1 320-1933 17.3-inch WideFHD1920 x 1080 60Hz WLED
1 320-1938 1.5GB GDDR5 Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M
1 342-2227 640GB Raid 0 (2x 320GB 7,200RPM)

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So @Leo14 what is your EDD of your new system, yes the waiting game sucks. My M18x has been delayed twice now and so far a few others here that ordered the m18x. Hope yours is not delayed at all Leo14.

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wow Leo we have the same edd 7/19... Its funny because mine got delayed a 3rd time and then they cancelled my order and ordered again on 7/7 because I ordered the SoundBlaster software which seems now to be discontinued and the windows home premium's item number was changed in their database causing the entire order to be cancelled. Someone anyone... why would Dell ever need to change the item number if there has already been one established. They screwed up so many orders due to this I am almost certain... My Rep is who told me that detail...

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Sorry for the delayed response haha, got everything I wanted. the screen, gtx 460m, i7 2630 i think, thought I had posted the specs but must have forgotten. Have had 0 problems up until battlefield 3 with the new 285.62 drivers. Still can't get those to install >< love this laptop to death though so happy with it! Also glad you guys convinced me to get the upgraded screen, it is SO beautiful.

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