Recent content by zacharybaisley

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    Alienware m17x can't disable SLI

    hey mac, some things to try out: Do you have your hybrid and integrated graphics disabled in the BIOS? If you do then SLI will be on 24/7 by default. If hybrid is disabled, then you will not be able to switch between the SLI and the integrated video card. What driver version are you using?
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    Cheapest Laptop Capable of Graphic Design?

    Yup, I agree with frozen, A good processor and a nice large, clear screen is much more important for 2d graphics work.
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    Modern Warfare 2 Boycott.

    I agree with Rat, give your money to Codemasters and grab Operation Flashpoint 2 or some other company who hasn't cheaped out and ported directly from the console. And really, adding "mouse support" doesn't make it any less of a port, it just makes IW sound like they are grasping...
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    Alienware M17x Windows Experience Index?

    Also Rodine: you are a very lucky dude to get an upgrade like that:) I have heard rumors of it happening, but never actually 'met' a guy who had traded up courtesy of Dell. Congrats! Just remember, it seems crappy now, but once you figure out what is causing the glitches and remedy it, your...
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    Alienware M17x Windows Experience Index?

    Rodine: some things to try out... 1. Make sure you have Alienware Stealth mode disabled. 80% of peoples performance issues out of the box are caused by this little feature:) 2. If the stealth mode disable doesn't work: Download c-puz from Tech Power-up and see what the actual frequency of your...
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    Alienware M17x Windows Experience Index?

    I think some of you are talking about the old m17 and m17x machines, they are complete junk honestly and have been nothing but crap. I have a newly redesigned "all powerful" version of the M17x (HUGE DIFFERENCE between the two machines, even thought he name is the same, two totally different...