*OFFICIAL* M18x Owner's Lounge Thread

[Soran_F]

To all M18x owners:

I am currently looking to purchase an M18x and would like to ask if I would be able to add a second HDD for the system if I purchase it with a single drive configuration. Would all the parts (aside from the drive itself) be available and ready for upgrade?

[wraithrsw]

To all M18x owners:

I am currently looking to purchase an M18x and would like to ask if I would be able to add a second HDD for the system if I purchase it with a single drive configuration. Would all the parts (aside from the drive itself) be available and ready for upgrade?

It's all in there.

[Soran_F]

It's all in there.

Thanks for the quick reply.

[Anentropik]

Hello,

I plan to buy a m18x and I wanted to know if some of you know if Alienware provides a next version of the m18x with a 3D screen 120Hz?

Another question, Optimus work there with SLI? If so is it allow a lot more autonomy in web using ?

What I foresee as m18x:
CPU: The most powerful
GPU: Not sure, between an SLI or crossfire
RAM: 16Gb HyperX 1600
DISK: 2x 256GB SSD Intel 510 (Not in RAID)
NETWORK: Intel 6300N

[ARGH]

Hello,

I plan to buy a m18x and I wanted to know if some of you know if Alienware provides a next version of the m18x with a 3D screen 120Hz?

Another question, Optimus work there with SLI? If so is it permetre to get a lot more autonomy in using web?

What I foresee as m18x:
CPU: The most powerful
GPU: Not sure, between an SLI or crossfire
RAM: 16Gb HyperX 1600
DISK: 2x 256GB SSD Intel 510 (Not in RAID)
NETWORK: Intel 6300N

right now optimus does not work. i think it would require a motherboard revision. both gpu offerings now require a reboot to toggle the I/D GFX modes.

[Anentropik]

Thank you ARGH, your answer is very useful.

[Aikimox]

If you wish to have Optimus and decent graphics, you may consider the Precision M6600/M4600.

[Borque]

Hi!

I'm thinking about getting one of these monsters....

I would have to pay it in 36 months, but I owuld take it as an adittional "rent"

the specs would be:

Base Alienware M18x Nebula Red
OS Windows® 7 Professional original 64 bits,
RAM 16384MB (4x4GB) 1600MHz DDR3 Dual Channel
Video Card Dual 2GB GDDR5 AMD® Radeon™ HD 6990M CrossFireX™
HDD Hybrid SSD Momentus XT de 500 GB
Blu-Ray ROM Combo (Blu-ray read only, DVD, CD read and write) Drive
Integrated High-Definition 5.1 Performance Audio Powered by Klipsch®
Wireless Killer™ Wireless-N 1103 - EUR
Standard Warranty 1 year Next Business Day Hardware Support included with your PC
Bluetooth Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth
Processor Intel® Core™ i7 2820QM (2,30Ghz, 6MB, 4C) <- It says 6 MB of Cache but I know it has 8. In spain we can't get the 2920 XM
Camera Cámara de alta definición de 3,0 megapíxeles integrada
Avatar Alienhead 3D
AutoMatic Updates AutoMatic updates - On
Wallpapers Alienware 3D Wallpaper
AlienFx Colour Mars Red
LCD 47 cm(18.4") Wide FHD (1920 x 1080) WLED LCD
Hidden NamePlate Engraving Generic Name Plate Engraving

what do you guys think?


Any dead pixel risk? you guys got any?

Which cooler to get?

[Zero989]

Hi!

I'm thinking about getting one of these monsters....

I would have to pay it in 36 months, but I owuld take it as an adittional "rent"

the specs would be:

Base Alienware M18x Nebula Red
OS Windows® 7 Professional original 64 bits,
RAM 16384MB (4x4GB) 1600MHz DDR3 Dual Channel
Video Card Dual 2GB GDDR5 AMD® Radeon™ HD 6990M CrossFireX™
HDD Hybrid SSD Momentus XT de 500 GB
Blu-Ray ROM Combo (Blu-ray read only, DVD, CD read and write) Drive
Integrated High-Definition 5.1 Performance Audio Powered by Klipsch®
Wireless Killer™ Wireless-N 1103 - EUR
Standard Warranty 1 year Next Business Day Hardware Support included with your PC
Bluetooth Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth
Processor Intel® Core™ i7 2820QM (2,30Ghz, 6MB, 4C) <- It says 6 MB of Cache but I know it has 8. In spain we can't get the 2920 XM
Camera Cámara de alta definición de 3,0 megapíxeles integrada
Avatar Alienhead 3D
AutoMatic Updates AutoMatic updates - On
Wallpapers Alienware 3D Wallpaper
AlienFx Colour Mars Red
LCD 47 cm(18.4") Wide FHD (1920 x 1080) WLED LCD
Hidden NamePlate Engraving Generic Name Plate Engraving

what do you guys think?


Any dead pixel risk? you guys got any?

Which cooler to get?

less ram (buy ram elsewhere) and more warranty

[Borque]

I have a desktop PC with an AMD Phenom II x4 95 BE and a EVGA SC GTX 580.

Will the m18x with the 2820QM and dual 6990's perform better with games?