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So i called the store. 1-866-817-8676. 11:02am From houston Tx. and they seem to be closed. I just have a general question. I was thinking about a alienware 9750 

CPU-2.0 and just one video card and i went to there forums and it seems that alot of NV cards are going bad. over heating. I have been out of the computer scene a long time and am running a 1.7 P4 15in laptop that is f**ked as sh*t. So I see that 

http://www.digitalstormonline.com/laptoploadsaved.asp?id=169870

this DM17 for $2,200 is coming in sept. I just wanted to know if anyone knows what day they will start selling them? Hows the ATI card that comes with it? I would like the AW for $1,600 but I am wondering if I should spend the extra $700 because of all the NV problems. I got $1,200 cash and was not sure if I need to put a down payment if I could/need to as to not get back ordered. 

Edited by Rikudou - 11 Sep 2008 at 12:14pm

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Rikudou Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 Sep 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Quote Reply Topic: Need help with information Posted: 11 Sep 2008 at 12:13pm
	So i called the store. 1-866-817-8676. 11:02am From houston Tx. and they seem to be closed. I just have a general question. I was thinking about a alienware 9750 CPU-2.0 and just one video card and i went to there forums and it seems that alot of NV cards are going bad. over heating. I have been out of the computer scene a long time and am running a 1.7 P4 15in laptop that is f*ked as sht. So I see that http://www.digitalstormonline.com/laptoploadsaved.asp?id=169870 this DM17 for $2,200 is coming in sept. I just wanted to know if anyone knows what day they will start selling them? Hows the ATI card that comes with it? I would like the AW for $1,600 but I am wondering if I should spend the extra $700 because of all the NV problems. I got $1,200 cash and was not sure if I need to put a down payment if I could/need to as to not get back ordered. Edited by Rikudou - 11 Sep 2008 at 12:14pm

Rikudou Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 Sep 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Quote Reply Posted: 11 Sep 2008 at 12:34pm
	Well, I called they answered and I huh I got my questions answered. Nice English speaking guy. I'm going to wait an extra week and get the DM17 over the AW.

DST4ME Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758	Quote Reply Posted: 11 Sep 2008 at 2:30pm
	alienware? what a pice of crap they are glad to see you are not throwing away your money at AW. have you checkout our benchmark crushers also in laptops?
	Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers

Rikudou Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 Sep 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Quote Reply Posted: 11 Sep 2008 at 6:36pm
	If your talking about a $4,000 laptop then no. I'm going to get the DM 17 $2.300. I work offshore.

DST4ME Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758	Quote Reply Posted: 11 Sep 2008 at 7:12pm
	not sure what $4000 laptop you are talking about but I'm talking about the is quad core latop for here you go $2996 Chassis: Benchmark Crusher (Model: D9262) (Weight: 11.55LBS) Display: 17 inch WUXGA with Enhanced Glossy Surface (Resolution: 1920 x 1200) Exterior Finish: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache) Processor: - Standard Factory Finish System Memory: 4GB DDR2 at 800MHz (Extreme-Performance) Inputs: 4 USB 2.0 Ports / Gigabit Ethernet LAN / V.92 Modem / 1394 FireWire / 7-in-1 Card Reader Main Storage: 80GB (7200 RPM) (8MB Cache) (SATA Laptop Hard Drive) (High Performance) Extra Storage: - No Thanks Raid Options: - No Thanks Optical Drive: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 8x / CD-Writer) Wireless Access: Desktop Computer Platform / Supports Up To Three Hard Drives / Fingerprint Reader / Bluetooth Features: DVI/CRT Port / S-Video / Headphone / Microphone Outputs: 802.11 A/B/G/N Wireless LAN Module Video Card(s): NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GT 512MB External TV Tuner: - No Thanks Windows OS: - No Thanks Restore Kit: - No Thanks Protection: - No Thanks Office Suite: - No Thanks Benchmarking: - No Thanks Install/Test Game: - No Thanks Carry Bag: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts) External Cooling: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based) External Keyboard: - No Thanks External Mouse: - No Thanks External Speakers: - No Thanks External Storage: - No Thanks Full Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Labor & 1 Year Parts Warranty --------------------------------------------------------- I was just wondering if you had seen them or not, I know its higher but keep in mind its a quad core and it can be upgraded all the way to a qx9770 3.2GHz if you like to later. you can even take to dual gpu later if you like Edited by DST4ME - 11 Sep 2008 at 7:26pm
	Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers

Rikudou Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 Sep 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Quote Reply Posted: 11 Sep 2008 at 11:14pm
	That a bit much for me. A few things you have to understand. I just lost everything in my life and filed chapter 7. My laptop that I have now is a 15 in 1.7 P4 with 1gb of ram. It just now broke. It was making hissing sounds with the sound card. and the power plug never stays on unless I weight it down. Having said that. Thats a bit much for me. I work about 84-90 hour a week. I just want something that will play Star craft 2 and Diablo 3. Maybe some Command and Conquer. The only other thing is side FX Houdini. I will wait for my power house to be my home system. Some of them pointed me to this item. http://store.apple.com/us/product/TK651LL/A#overview so I should not have any heat problems.

DST4ME Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758	Quote Reply Posted: 11 Sep 2008 at 11:41pm
	don't waste your money and time on any of those, none of those realy help unless you are leaving your laptop on the bed. I have tested bunch of those coolers and they don't do nothing.
	Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers

widdlecat Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 840	Quote Reply Posted: 12 Sep 2008 at 2:18am
	First, don't go with alienware. I have an area 51m and hate it. Their customer service sux too. Well, unless you can speak I think puerto rican. They couldn't understand me very well anyway. I have a strong California accent with a Missouri drawl. Second, if you can find a way to get a quad core, go that route. I play Command & Conquer a lot and there are times when 2GB ram and a dual core aren't enough. I know it's not my graphics card limiting me anymore since my upgrade. I'm pretty sure Starcraft 2 will make use of quad cores since RTS games are going to run AI and global info, etc. Lots of different processes going on. Diablo 3 will be similar in running AI processes. As far as the graphics card, it's good, but the native resolution for that screen is pretty high in relationship to the capabilites of that card. I would go crossfireX with that card instead, or see what other options DSO has. I know how hard it is to figure in budget vs performance, and in the end it comes to what you can afford. Hence, my budget system LOL! Anyway, the card is fine, but you will have to play on lower resolution in order to avoid lagging the game. You will find that you will also need to turn down other graphics features of the games. I would try to go with a quad core cpu though for best playability of the games you like. Right now, I'm doing alright with a dual core, but Starcraft 2 will prolly be problematic for me.


Rikudou Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 Sep 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Quote Reply Posted: 12 Sep 2008 at 9:02am
	Well, My mom PC (this one is) has a amd 3500+ 2.20 with 1.5gb of ram. This plays C/C just fine. I'm not one of those hard core gamers that need super high res with all the eye candy that more often then not my eyes can't see or my monitor can't put out any ways. I just need a dual core I'm sure of it. Price is also a problem. But I think the DM 17 is a good start then i can upgrade it later on if I really feel the need. I Just can't see video games needing 4 cores to run a game with normal setting. Its more of less going to be used for XSI as well. A learning rig. I get your hint on AW. (edit) can you tell me more about the crossfireX cards? Edited by Rikudou - 12 Sep 2008 at 9:41am

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