Alienware Desktop Modification

Jakarta - Alienware m17x is a notebook made by Dell that is designed to meet the desires of gamers. Due to play games, so do not be surprised if the specifications given are 'mighty'. Powered by the Intel Extreme Quad Core Q9000, m17x also comes with 4GB DDR3 Memory, Geforce GTX 260M graphics card and operating system Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit version. In addition, hard drive capacity 1 terabyte (TB) on this notebook is also maximized with RAID 0 mode. Judging from the specs on offer, Alienware m17x received detikINET slightly different configuration from the countries of origin. There are significant differences in the graphics card used (GTX 260M). Other versions of this notebook using GeForce GTX 280m with Scalable Link Interface (SLI). Display Enchanting As a snapper class notebook, the Alienware m17x had a very attractive appearance. Starting from design view to the casing materials used. Keyboard design is used, for example, seemed quite relieved to gamers with big fingers. The existence of a numeric keypad also make use of this notebook feel like using a desktop computer. Ventilation m17x also arranged neatly. The heat generated will gush out perfectly on the back and sides. As a result, the notebook will still feel cool even played nonstop. One feature that is quite unique is the setting indicator light colors on the notebook. All lamps, ranging from torch function keys, the touchpad until the Alienware logo can be changed color according to user preferences. Then, the m17x has two speakers on the front. As a result, his voice sounded very loud and clear. Even this is a notebook with the loudest voice ever tested detikINET. Alienware m17x using a casing made of aluminum, so the whole 'body' on this notebook looks solid strong nan. But make no mistake, it is also an impact on the calculated weight of this notebook is very heavy. Although Great But Not Enough The quality of the picture presented was no less great. With 17-inch landscape display, this notebook is capable of displaying images up to 1900 X 1200 pixel resolution, so images will appear bright. However, there is a little disappointing on the screen used. The use of light in space, with the position of the light source behind the user, will be very frustrating. This is because visible light reflection on the screen, sometimes like to see the surface of a mirror. For the size of a notebook, the Alienware m17x had a very good performance. Either that, when used to perform imaging or game playing weight class. To prove his toughness, detikINET try to play the game Resident Evil 5 on this notebook. When tested at a resolution of 1280 X 720 with high detail, this notebook got through it smoothly. But it is different when played at higher resolutions. Symptoms of decline in Frames per Second (FPS) began to appear at a resolution of 1900 X 1200. Although no significant decrease, but it is very disturbing, even more so if there is an exciting time scene. This notebook or PC? Sentences are ejected when a novice user to see this notebook is probably the "This notebook or PC?". Quite reasonable, considering not only high performance but also has a fairly bongsor size. Alienware m17x also has no value as a notebook mobility in general. Apart from size and weight, this device can not be practically used to play games when only relying on the battery. Although large enough berkasitas -9 cell battery-but it is not sufficient to support the power supply 260M GTX graphics card. As a result, when using the battery, this notebook will automatically switch to the onboard graphics card is Geforce 9400. Like what's the difference? The results with 3DMark 2006 benchmark tests showed 3,000 in the current range of scores using the battery. But when plugged into a power source, the figure soared to the range of scores 10,000. In other words, if you want to play in comfort, do not remove the charger from the hole adapter provided. Add a troublesome indeed, especially adapters Alienware m17x also has a very large size and weight. Alienware m17x is the first debut in kacah indusri Dell gaming laptop in Indonesia. Although prices are high priced, which ranges from USD 3299, this notebook will not escape the attention of fans loyal to the Alienware.