*OFFICIAL* M14x Owner's Lounge Thread - READ BEFORE POSTING

[killbeagle]

I was wondering exactly how bad for the battery is it if you have it plugged in for long time periods often? I am considering buying this laptop for college and I'd have it plugged in at my dorm for games but then also using it unplugged in other locations for schoolwork, and unscrewing the battery and back cover all the time would be a major annoyance, which is reinforcing my idea that I should get a Sager NP5165 which has a very easily removable battery.

No idea, but (and please someone correct me if I'm wrong) I think I've seen a setting in the bios to deactivate charging for the battery, which IMO would be like taking it out...?

[FelipY2K]

Hi !
Just ordered a M14x for 1499 $ (including an orion backpack)
Specs
i7 2630
3GB Nvidia 555M
900p Screen
8GB DDR3 1600MHz
500GB
Intel Wifi 6250
BT 3.0
custom nameplate

where did you get that?

[Mr.Mischief]

Does the M14X with an i5 processor throttle as much when gaming on battery vs the i7 model?

[nbellowe]

where did you get that?

I could be wrong, but I believe that is the highest end deal from dell!

[nbellowe]

Does the M14X with an i5 processor throttle as much when gaming on battery vs the i7 model?

It would have little to no effect on throttling. :\

[vtxracer]

where did you get that?

From dells website.
Alienware M14x Gamer Laptop Details | Dell (the third one that costs 1499).
But i have to pay about 150 $ extra for shipping and customs charges to ship to my country. (and wait over a month to get it...) I ordered it from america because the best price i could get here (for the base model) was nearly 2500 $ !!!

[nbellowe]

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Rep if you like it, it took me a while. :P

[Panchowska]

How do you activate the usb that charges without needing the pc to be on?

[vtxracer]

What antivirus software do you use on your M14x ?
I am going to install kasperksy PURE when i get mine, but i am worried if its too 'heavy' for a laptop.
Any suggestions ?

[Mr.Mischief]

What antivirus software do you use on your M14x ?
I am going to install kasperksy PURE when i get mine, but i am worried if its too 'heavy' for a laptop.
Any suggestions ?

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