@xoticpc would u recommend this laptop for hardcore music production/mixing/mastering? or is there another u recommend? i dont care about the money. i just want the best thank u :)
Are all Alienwares, M17X R4 in particular, built from start to finish at the XoticPC warehouse? Not like Sagers where they build it in California and send it to you to do the finishing touches?
For two months I am wondering which notebook to buy. As I am from Czech Republic, where the resellers demand awful prices, I've been going through all kinds of international sites where to get a gaming/stuff for my studies notebook around 1400€/1600$. I'm still not completely sure, but I've read in your FAQ, that it's not a problem to get my notebook delivered all the way here from you. I'd like you to confirm that statement. I have actually reduced the list to XMG P702, M17xR4 and G75SX.
When will the review for the Samsung Series 7 start? I'm curious to hear your opinions about it againts the MSI. I bet the G75VX would be too expensive to review, lol.
Is now a good time to buy this (or another gaming laptop), or are there new generations which will be available soon? Also - does the fact that this only has 2 GB VRam, as opposed to 3 or 4 in other machines significant?
I am glad you did this video to acquaint us with the features of this laptop. I was wondering tho if you have done or could do a video to show you opening this laptop to redo the CPU & GPU compound and to clean out the heat sinks. Question, would you advise reapplying the CPU & GPU contact compound? Thanks, Steve.
Bump for great video. I have this machine and LOVE it. Center of attention at LAN parties lol. I had the extra so why not right? Also love for Enduro off switch in AW BIOS which i don't think any others had at the time of my purchase. Its fixed now so no need to turn it off, but still very cool they did that and stayed ahead of the rest. +1 for slot load drive!!!
I am looking to purchase it from ur site. However, which video card is better? The NVIDIA or the Radeon? Reason I ask is because I wanted to be able to run the game Arma 2 and soon to come Arma 3 on full and not worry about frame rate issues. Your recommendation?
If we get the premium thermal compound, do professional technicians take apart the system and add this underneath the hardware? Also, the warranty, does it begin to expire the day we get the computer, or when you get it from alienware? Thanks, let me know!
This is hands-down the best review of the Alienware m17x r4 laptop I've seen. It covers everything, from an overview to benchmarks to an unboxing and beyond, XoticPC really covered all the bases. Watching this only made me more anxious to receive my order from them, lol. I'd like to put out there that XoticPC will accept custom-user images to be made into a skin for your laptop. I've yet to see anyone do this to their Alienware; I may post a vid upon receiving mine with the custom-skin.
Nice review! A lot better and more informed than any other review on youtube I've seen of this laptop. One thing though, did you say "Guilds of Wars 2" when saying what games it can play? =P Also, is that slot loading optical drive user upgradable? I would love a blu ray for long road trips but if I could upgrade that at a later date, I would to save money.
Can you make a noise and sound comparison between laptops of the same class (both 15 and 17 inch)? I think it will help people in their decision. Also in your opinion is gtx 680m worth it over 7970?
Is the i7 3620qm worth the extra money? I'm planning to run Pro Tools, and various games like Skyrim and Darksiders II. Will the extra processing speed make that much of a difference?
Right, I've nailed my choices down to either this or the M14X R2, right now im set on wanting this but if I have it on a desk will it start to heat up quicker? because I think you guys had your AW raised?
Nkce job dude, you actually anwser the questions. I was already going to get one of these, but since of how good you did this viedo and from what ive read in the comments, ill be getting a lot of stuff from what you suggest... of only if I like it but the point it great job!
It scares me that so many people just want to play Minecraft on this, this laptop is more made for Crysis 2 and all these other graphical powerhouses instead of Minecraft which can even be played on your grandma's PC's This is 2500 dollars kids..
That heat is a bit much for me, that and the over expensive prices on anything but an amd card on the m17x with everything else stock. I think I'll look at the ROG's latest weapon of choice. Thanks for these reviews I love the thermal vision as it gives me an idea as to the the cooling properties of each laptop , nice and unique to your reviews.
So we can't customize each key individually? Didn't the earlier versions of m17x let you do that? Like if I only want qwer blue and the rest of the keyboard red or something
Hi there! I'm thinking of a new (my first really) laptop. Alienware looks great and seems to be great. But I've heard mixed opinions about graphics. Personally I've always had Radeon (also when it was ATI) and have no expirience with nVidia. What can you say about 660M and 7970M? Never had any problems with divers for Radeons (what I heard from a few people). How this exact laptop would handle FSX at ultra settings (tricky sim)? And one last thing - what about those complaints about Alienware?
I really want to get this laptop but the screen is horribly glossy and will probably be very distracting.. are there any options for different screens or ways to reduce the reflection? If not, then why not? imo alienware has some great laptops but the mirror-screen just kills it for me.
I'm going to recieve this notebook from czech Dell soon. I am sorry it didn't work out for me to get it from xotic pc, but additional taxes and shipping I'd have to pay were just way out of my budget :-/. I really wanted it from XoticPC, since I really appreciate your work.. I am going to do a manual RAM and SSD upgrade in the same day I get it, but I'm wondering, which RAM to get.. any ideas?
Please help me. I'm completely torn in between buying that sweet new MacBook Pro Retina or the Alienware M17x with massive upgrades. I pretty much decided on getting the new MacBook but considering for the same I can get a computer that can do anything. I like to play games and I'd be bummed if I couldn't play Dark Souls on bootcamp with satisfaction when it comes out, or others.. I'm on Xotic's website and I built an amazing computer but I just love Mac's... Damnit, what to do???
Okay I found the 3dmark11 scores. Is 940/1450 the max, safe OC in your opinion? I see alot of guys on NBR doing 950/1450. Is this too much and will it damage the card if I use these clocks and leave the voltage on stock?
Yeah I've almost decided 100% to buy a new laptop from Xotic. It's to the point now where I'm thinking maybe the M18x with the crossfire just minus maxing out the memory to save myself money up front. It's basically the same price as a M17x maxed out. I can get memory when my bank account meets a pay-cheque again :) Any recommendations? I'm a little unsure, and want to be if I'm gonna fork out 3,400... I appreciate all the help.
Hey there XoticPC, i was just wondering that if i ordered the laptop from you with a GTX660M and an i7 3.4GHz (with turbo boost), could i be able to run BF3 or Diablo 3 at an FPS of over 45?
I am thinkin about ordering one myself here to Norway. but what did you mean by "contact us directly" >__>? If your out of availability wont you get new ones in? thanks :D
Can you please compare the screens of Alienware M17x and the 95% Color Gamut glossy screen of Sager NP9150? Which is better of the two and also the build quality of M17x and NP9150? Which will last longer? And how much of a real-life difference is there between 7970m and 680m specially in games? Sorry for asking all this at once. Thanks!
Is an M17x alienware with basic processor (i7-3630QM), basic memory (6G), an HD 7970M graphic card and 1920x1080 HD screen able to play in high or ultra for most of the actual (and maybe some future) games ?
I love this computer. Do you give discounts to private military contractors? Im stationed at an Army base in Kosovo and my computer is all i have out here to play games on. This would be great. Thanks for the review, im highly interested
Well, after a long consideration from the M18x (too big) to the M17x r4 (saw an equivalent size at Best Buy and it was just a tad to big), so I ended up going with the M14x r2, instead. I'm pretty sure I made the right choice. Bought it from XoticPC as well!! Much cheaper without the taxes and all. Just make sure it's working when I get it!!
Do you think nvidia or alienware will refresh models? Like for nvidia a new 690m and alienware a m17x r5? If this will happen sometime soon I don't want to spend all my money on this model and then like a month or 2 later have a new gpu or revision of the m17x. Also will the 680m run arma 3, warz, and the DayZ standalone(if it's released ever)? So technically I'm asking if this laptop with a nvidia 680m will be future proof for a few years out? Thanks.
Is it cheaper to buy from u guys? cuz my dad usually wants to buy from shops but they have less features for the m17x n does not really trust from buying online. how to convince my dad to buy from u guys??
Why are there no 3DMark11 Performance & Extreme scores? It's midway through 2012. Also with clean install i.e Win 7 HP. Is it just the windows installed like Clevo laptops are done and nothing else? Also if I go with the cheapest 16GB 1333MHz 4x4GB. How is the reliability and performance of this ram compared 16GB 1600MHz 4x4GB? And finally just to confirm, 7970m doesn't have Enduro and utilization problems compared to Clevos are experiencing now correct?
Are there problems with the 7970m in the m17x becuase there are videos titled defective 7970m alienware m17x r4 and if there are problems can you please list them?
Hello I had a question about ordering an Alienware m17x? I would like to customize it to its fullest potential because I am going into college in a year, and I plan on software designing and other high performance needed programs and I also enjoy gaming. So I was curious if there's a monthly payment plan so within a year I could purchase the Alienware laptop. I enjoy your customer friendly help and I would like purchase a laptop from your business.
2021 and I'm going to buy one of those next Saturday 🙌🏽
Thank you for your quick reply and great customer service I look forward to purchasing my computer and you have increased my ability to do so
@xoticpc
would u recommend this laptop for hardcore music production/mixing/mastering?
or is there another u recommend? i dont care about the money. i just want the best
thank u :)
Maybe this sounds strange, but i love watching this review from my recently bought m17xr4 xD
What would you recommend the M17x or the M18x? And what is the difference between the 7970m and the one Dell Gives you?
can I run max graphics on skyrim with this computer?
Are all Alienwares, M17X R4 in particular, built from start to finish at the XoticPC warehouse? Not like Sagers where they build it in California and send it to you to do the finishing touches?
For two months I am wondering which notebook to buy. As I am from Czech Republic, where the resellers demand awful prices, I've been going through all kinds of international sites where to get a gaming/stuff for my studies notebook around 1400€/1600$. I'm still not completely sure, but I've read in your FAQ, that it's not a problem to get my notebook delivered all the way here from you. I'd like you to confirm that statement. I have actually reduced the list to XMG P702, M17xR4 and G75SX.
When will the review for the Samsung Series 7 start? I'm curious to hear your opinions about it againts the MSI.
I bet the G75VX would be too expensive to review, lol.
Is now a good time to buy this (or another gaming laptop), or are there new generations which will be available soon? Also - does the fact that this only has 2 GB VRam, as opposed to 3 or 4 in other machines significant?
What are the advantages order from Xiotic PC rather than straight from Dell?
How does the GPU do with heat on full load? Does it run hotter than you would like to see? If so, is it hot enough to cause concern about longevity?
I am glad you did this video to acquaint us with the features of this laptop. I was wondering tho if you have done or could do a video to show you opening this laptop to redo the CPU & GPU compound and to clean out the heat sinks. Question, would you advise reapplying the CPU & GPU contact compound? Thanks, Steve.
Bump for great video. I have this machine and LOVE it. Center of attention at LAN parties lol. I had the extra so why not right? Also love for Enduro off switch in AW BIOS which i don't think any others had at the time of my purchase. Its fixed now so no need to turn it off, but still very cool they did that and stayed ahead of the rest. +1 for slot load drive!!!
I am looking to purchase it from ur site. However, which video card is better? The NVIDIA or the Radeon? Reason I ask is because I wanted to be able to run the game Arma 2 and soon to come Arma 3 on full and not worry about frame rate issues. Your recommendation?
Was the 3DMark Vantage scores after an overclock? If it was, how much did you overclock it before you tested?
If we get the premium thermal compound, do professional technicians take apart the system and add this underneath the hardware?
Also, the warranty, does it begin to expire the day we get the computer, or when you get it from alienware?
Thanks, let me know!
This is hands-down the best review of the Alienware m17x r4 laptop I've seen. It covers everything, from an overview to benchmarks to an unboxing and beyond, XoticPC really covered all the bases. Watching this only made me more anxious to receive my order from them, lol.
I'd like to put out there that XoticPC will accept custom-user images to be made into a skin for your laptop. I've yet to see anyone do this to their Alienware; I may post a vid upon receiving mine with the custom-skin.
Nice review! A lot better and more informed than any other review on youtube I've seen of this laptop. One thing though, did you say "Guilds of Wars 2" when saying what games it can play? =P
Also, is that slot loading optical drive user upgradable? I would love a blu ray for long road trips but if I could upgrade that at a later date, I would to save money.
Can you make a noise and sound comparison between laptops of the same class (both 15 and 17 inch)? I think it will help people in their decision. Also in your opinion is gtx 680m worth it over 7970?
Is the i7 3620qm worth the extra money? I'm planning to run Pro Tools, and various games like Skyrim and Darksiders II. Will the extra processing speed make that much of a difference?
Hey so Im deciding between this laptop and the Razer Blade Pro and I was wondering which one do you prefer.
yeah, also I want to get the gtx680m which is currently pre-order on your site. Do you know when it will be available?
so which one would you recommend m17x or m18x im going to mainly use it for gaming
have you asked at Dell/Alienware why are the delays?
Is the Alienware M17X currently the best gaming lap top in the market?
Best laptop reviews on TH-cam. Could you do one on the Alienware M14X?
Do you guys still stock the Alianware m17x r4's?
Right, I've nailed my choices down to either this or the M14X R2, right now im set on wanting this but if I have it on a desk will it start to heat up quicker? because I think you guys had your AW raised?
Is it true that the 7970m performs better on the Alienware than the Sager? I heard it was due to the Enduro problems in the Sager.
So you get the AMD Radeon 7970 as the base graphics card when you buy the m17x from this website?
So you can upgrade that if you already have purchased it?
just wondering beccause might be getting an m17x do you ship to the uk and is your costs still lower than the dell store ?
should we use a cooling pad? if so, which one?
May I make a suggestion? Can you do a review of the Alienware m14x when you have time?
Nkce job dude, you actually anwser the questions. I was already going to get one of these, but since of how good you did this viedo and from what ive read in the comments, ill be getting a lot of stuff from what you suggest... of only if I like it but the point it great job!
It scares me that so many people just want to play Minecraft on this, this laptop is more made for Crysis 2 and all these other graphical powerhouses instead of Minecraft which can even be played on your grandma's PC's
This is 2500 dollars kids..
That heat is a bit much for me, that and the over expensive prices on anything but an amd card on the m17x with everything else stock. I think I'll look at the ROG's latest weapon of choice. Thanks for these reviews I love the thermal vision as it gives me an idea as to the the cooling properties of each laptop , nice and unique to your reviews.
So we can't customize each key individually? Didn't the earlier versions of m17x let you do that? Like if I only want qwer blue and the rest of the keyboard red or something
Do you have an M14x review?
If not. Please add one.
Thanks!
Would you say 950/1450 is a safe OC? Also how should one use OC? i.e OC when gaming and back to stock when not?
Hi there!
I'm thinking of a new (my first really) laptop. Alienware looks great and seems to be great. But I've heard mixed opinions about graphics. Personally I've always had Radeon (also when it was ATI) and have no expirience with nVidia. What can you say about 660M and 7970M? Never had any problems with divers for Radeons (what I heard from a few people). How this exact laptop would handle FSX at ultra settings (tricky sim)? And one last thing - what about those complaints about Alienware?
I am about to buy this Laptop would be better to buy Nvidia or Radeon card???? please pro advice thanks
When are y'all getting the new Alienwares?
I really want to get this laptop but the screen is horribly glossy and will probably be very distracting.. are there any options for different screens or ways to reduce the reflection? If not, then why not? imo alienware has some great laptops but the mirror-screen just kills it for me.
Just wodering, in your opinion will the 7970m be able to run new games above 30 fps on high graphics setting like Crysis 3, Rome 2 total war ?
will you guys do a m14x review please because i found this very helpful and i want to know more about the m14x. thanks
Can you turn off the fx lighting? Also how is the computer performance when your not gaming? Ex. Surfing Web, TH-cam, esc.
Good review, thank you for the upload. Does it have a built-in camera?
Whats the battery life of the m17x using 7970m and how much will it differ with 680m?
Is this worth getting now, or should i wait for r5?
if I ordered it from Europe on the brink of February, would it be possible to recieve at about three weeks away from the order?
I'm going to recieve this notebook from czech Dell soon. I am sorry it didn't work out for me to get it from xotic pc, but additional taxes and shipping I'd have to pay were just way out of my budget :-/. I really wanted it from XoticPC, since I really appreciate your work.. I am going to do a manual RAM and SSD upgrade in the same day I get it, but I'm wondering, which RAM to get.. any ideas?
Another question what are the best methods to cool down the Alienware m17x temperature?
you dont accept american express or mastercard international version?
Please help me.
I'm completely torn in between buying that sweet new MacBook Pro Retina or the Alienware M17x with massive upgrades.
I pretty much decided on getting the new MacBook but considering for the same I can get a computer that can do anything. I like to play games and I'd be bummed if I couldn't play Dark Souls on bootcamp with satisfaction when it comes out, or others..
I'm on Xotic's website and I built an amazing computer but I just love Mac's... Damnit, what to do???
Will you guys continue to sell the R4 after the release of the next gen laptops from Alienware?
Out of which material is the laptop housing? Aluminum, Magnesium or Plastik?
why is there no 3-D function on your order page i really want my laptop (if i buy it) to have 3-D gaming function.
Is there any way to mod this laptop and put a matte screen on it? The super glare on this screen is a huge roadblock to buying one for me
Okay I found the 3dmark11 scores. Is 940/1450 the max, safe OC in your opinion? I see alot of guys on NBR doing 950/1450. Is this too much and will it damage the card if I use these clocks and leave the voltage on stock?
Yeah I've almost decided 100% to buy a new laptop from Xotic. It's to the point now where I'm thinking maybe the M18x with the crossfire just minus maxing out the memory to save myself money up front. It's basically the same price as a M17x maxed out. I can get memory when my bank account meets a pay-cheque again :)
Any recommendations? I'm a little unsure, and want to be if I'm gonna fork out 3,400... I appreciate all the help.
Hey there XoticPC, i was just wondering that if i ordered the laptop from you with a GTX660M and an i7 3.4GHz (with turbo boost), could i be able to run BF3 or Diablo 3 at an FPS of over 45?
so dell manufactures these send it to xoticpc and then you guys stock it up with what the people want?
I am thinkin about ordering one myself here to Norway. but what did you mean by "contact us directly" >__>? If your out of availability wont you get new ones in?
thanks :D
Am I still eligible for the discounts and whatnot if I live outside the states...?
Can you please compare the screens of Alienware M17x and the 95% Color Gamut glossy screen of Sager NP9150? Which is better of the two and also the build quality of M17x and NP9150? Which will last longer? And how much of a real-life difference is there between 7970m and 680m specially in games? Sorry for asking all this at once. Thanks!
is the AMD graphics card better than the Nvidia one? I've had some bad experiences with AMD graphics cards
Hey im thinking of buying this laptop but wanted to know if it plays smoothly with fps and maplestory
Thanks and great video
How much is the military discount and does the military discount still work if that person has left the military
Can we upgrade ssd/memory later after purchased and don't void our warranty?
So I can upgrade the GPU myself?
Did you buy it for xotip pc ?
What's better the mad 7970m or nvidia GeForce gtx 675m? I'm tryin to decide which one I want in my alienware.
im guessing you guys ship to miami right? a bit of a silly question but just want to be sure
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how much the total weight for the box?
also, If I want to add an alienware suit case, how much it will increase the weight?
How long do alienware laptops last for? not battery but full life expectancy?
i hope you can still use this for school and stuff?!
Is an M17x alienware with basic processor (i7-3630QM), basic memory (6G), an HD 7970M graphic card and 1920x1080 HD screen able to play in high or ultra for most of the actual (and maybe some future) games ?
Is there any difference in build quality between this and something like the np9150 or np9370 from sager?
I love this computer. Do you give discounts to private military contractors? Im stationed at an Army base in Kosovo and my computer is all i have out here to play games on. This would be great. Thanks for the review, im highly interested
Well, after a long consideration from the M18x (too big) to the M17x r4 (saw an equivalent size at Best Buy and it was just a tad to big), so I ended up going with the M14x r2, instead. I'm pretty sure I made the right choice. Bought it from XoticPC as well!! Much cheaper without the taxes and all. Just make sure it's working when I get it!!
Do you think nvidia or alienware will refresh models? Like for nvidia a new 690m and alienware a m17x r5? If this will happen sometime soon I don't want to spend all my money on this model and then like a month or 2 later have a new gpu or revision of the m17x. Also will the 680m run arma 3, warz, and the DayZ standalone(if it's released ever)? So technically I'm asking if this laptop with a nvidia 680m will be future proof for a few years out? Thanks.
whats better alienware m17x or razer blade laptop?
Is it cheaper to buy from u guys? cuz my dad usually wants to buy from shops but they have less features for the m17x n does not really trust from buying online. how to convince my dad to buy from u guys??
Im not sure if i missed this or not but why shouldnt i order from dell?
Why are there no 3DMark11 Performance & Extreme scores? It's midway through 2012.
Also with clean install i.e Win 7 HP. Is it just the windows installed like Clevo laptops are done and nothing else?
Also if I go with the cheapest 16GB 1333MHz 4x4GB. How is the reliability and performance of this ram compared 16GB 1600MHz 4x4GB?
And finally just to confirm, 7970m doesn't have Enduro and utilization problems compared to Clevos are experiencing now correct?
Does it come 3D ready with the R4?
It asks if I want to buy spare 3D glasses but it never mentioned anything else about 3D
which one would you buy? gt70 0ne or m17 r4?
Are there problems with the 7970m in the m17x becuase there are videos titled defective 7970m alienware m17x r4 and if there are problems can you please list them?
What alienware laptop is the best at games like wow minecraft Spore crysis battlefield far cry 3 assassins creed?
Out of which material is the laptop? Aluminium, Magnesium or Plastik?
Will the standard $1500 M17x be good enough to play COD easily on?
If I get glossy, I ALWAYS have to view game/online/web playing in 3D?
It depends on what you choose as specs, if you would buy a standard from the official website it would be something like €1400
I want to buy this laptop from you but i whould want to know if it plays well all the major fps's and maplestory.
thanks and great review
Is there going to be a discount on Black Friday for M17x?
Can you disable the onboard (Intel) graphics and graphics switching and use the ATI or NVIDIA card full time? Thanks
What would you suggest for build on it?
Hello I had a question about ordering an Alienware m17x? I would like to customize it to its fullest potential because I am going into college in a year, and I plan on software designing and other high performance needed programs and I also enjoy gaming. So I was curious if there's a monthly payment plan so within a year I could purchase the Alienware laptop. I enjoy your customer friendly help and I would like purchase a laptop from your business.