Advice Needed on Best Spec for M11X

[Zlog]

While the ssd does increase gaming performance I still do not think it increases the performance $400 worth. If I were to spend over $1500 on this laptop, I would just max out the M15x for $1900...Thats just me though. Do what you want

Its cheaper to buy it base model and upgrade through 3rd party parts (catch a great sell on Newegg.com)

you are disregarding the fact that he wants a smaller computer.

The SSD is going to make the m11x faster. bottom line.

[Chuck Dugan]

I wanted the SSD, and part of me does regret not getting it, but the prices are just ridiculous atm. I actually got the cheapest hard drive they offered and will throw one of my choosing in when i get it.

[Zlog]

i held off because in the next 6-8 months, the new chips should be out allowing one of the following:

lower prices on 128-265gb drives
or
more storage for the same price

it really depends on how the manufacturers handle it. I dont need more then 160 or 265gb of storage, but i'd like to be down around the $1-1.30/gb range.

[HTWingNut]

Yeah, 8GB is totally overkill. Even SSD is a little overrrated for the price. And only get Windows 7 Professional if you need XP virtualization, or the Windows backup.

The price of the 256GB SSD is actually good at Dell, but I hear its performance is quite inferior to so many other SSD's out there.

[type24r]

I could end up waiting forever if I wanted it to be cheaper, or to get a better processor or just a better machine, I don't think I would fork out the standard £1500 for the M11X but at £1359 - don't you think its better value and that is with the 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD plus the uprated CPU ??

[RandomSuffix]

8GB won't do anything for you. At all. I have 4GB on my desktop right now and I have no problems at all.

The SSD is just your preference - It's beneficial, but I don't think it's worth the insane cost. I can live with longer load times.

The Processor I think is worth it, but that's just my personal choice. I want to be able to run VMs and the slight speed increase is something I want.

[type24r]

So do you guys unanimously vote that I should get the SSD over the 8GB of RAM ?

[misterb]

So do you guys unanimously vote that I should get the SSD over the 8GB of RAM ?

If you mean if the choice was SSD or 8gb of ram... SSD in a heartbeat

[type24r]

From what most people have said, 8GB over 4GB for average windows use and occasional gaming is overkill...

[IRSmurf]

Upgrade the cpu to the su7300
4GB of ram
Go for the SSD, it sounds like you have the pockets for it. If you can afford it, you should absolutely go for it. The difference is VERY noticeable.

Keep in mind you're going to be reselling this laptop later this year, when Alienware unleashes more powerful CPUs for the m11x. DO NOT WAIT for the CPU refresh, just know that it will probably happen during the holiday season this year, if not during the Summer.