*OFFICIAL* M18x Owner's Lounge Thread

[Locutus]

Well, I recently had some issues with the overheating after I updated the bios, I wonder why...
Apparently I fixed the issues with Speedfan, but Iv been using it on a flat surface the entire time, I want to get a Cooling pad so I wont be overloading my fans at 100% or even running speedfan so, will this one fit the M18x?

Cooler Master NotePal U3 Notebook Cooling Stand for 15"-19" Notebook (884102009662) | eBay

Yes. That is, IMO the perfect choice. I have one on the way from newegg.
all the reviews i have read praise it up and down

[captain008]

Thanks Dellienware and steviejones133 for your quick response. Yeah they are impossible to find for the m17x and m18x. Thanks for the market idea I will have to check that. Again thanks for the help.

[Dellienware]

Thanks Dellienware and steviejones133 for your quick response. Yeah they are impossible to find for the m17x and m18x. Thanks for the market idea I will have to check that. Again thanks for the help.

if you dont see it, post it as WTB (want to buy). I m sure someone who doesnt need can appreciate an extra $20

[Yujia]

does single gpu machine come with fan for sencondary gpu? i just got mine m18x but it only came with one fan, which is for the primary gpu, thx in advance.

[locust76]

There is no secondary GPU, therefore there is no fan and no heatsink. If you get a secondary GPU, you need a fan and heatsink.

[warez420]

and crossfire or sli cable

[PeterChaoHere]

I recently purchased a M18x and it's in production. I chose the regular HDD instead of SSD, but now I've decided to get a SSD for my M18x. Should I call Alienware and ask them to replace the HDD with the SSD Alienware offers or should I buy a SSD and install it myself? Thanks!

[Mr. Fox]

I recently purchased a M18x and it's in production. I chose the regular HDD instead of SSD, but now I've decided to get a SSD for my M18x. Should I call Alienware and ask them to replace the HDD with the SSD Alienware offers or should I buy a SSD and install it myself? Thanks!

Congratulations on the M18x purchase, bro. I hope you love yours as much as I do mine. It's the best gaming laptop available, and nothing else compares in terms of price, build quality and performance.

You cannot change an order in production. That's not permitted. Your only option is to cancel it and re-order or buy your own SSD through another channel.

The Samsung 830 SATA-III 6GB/s SSD that is shipping with the M18x is a very good SSD. Compare the price difference to see if you can save money buying your own SSD, but bear in mind your Alienware warranty will not extend to any issues you may experience with an SSD (or any other part) that did not ship with your M18x. Understandably so, they will not assist you resolving issues that may arise when using your own parts.

Here is an example of an issue they cannot help you resolve if you buy your own SSD: Port 0 / Sata III Speeds Dropping To Sata II Speeds

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[PeterChaoHere]

Thanks, Fox. Did you add your Crucial M4 128 GB SSD to your M18x after you bought it?

[Mr. Fox]

Yes, I sure did. It's an excellent SSD if you decide to go the route of buying your own. Attached is a thumbnail showing a comparison of the M4 performance to the mechanical HDD I am using for data storage.