Essential Software
What is some of the essential software Alienware owners install their your laptops?
View ArticleDDR3L and Broadcom?
Hi all, I'm looking into purchasing one of the new generation of Alienwares, and I realized that they use DDR3L's. Question is, if I replace it with a regular DDR3 stick, would it cause any issues or...
View ArticleAlienware 14, 17, and 18 Shortages
Does anyone have any info on what they are short on? Screens? Haswell cpus? Motherboards? I'm kind of curious.
View ArticleWhy did Alienware nix the Nameplates?
This irks me. It's one of those "little things" that counted when I got my m17X and M14X. I absolutely loved showing off that my laptop had a name plate on it. Both of my ivybridge alienware have my...
View ArticleTechnical Support Problem: Input Needed!
Hello everyone, I trying to crowd source some information that may better help me approach a technical matter I have with my M17x R4. My CPU is basically dyeing on me. Recently, my CPU has been firing...
View ArticleAAFES and Dell Advantage
Does anyone know if it is possibe to order a new M18 through AAFES and also receive the 5% Dell gift card back through Dell Advantage? AAFES offers about a $200 member discount on a fully loaded M18...
View ArticleQuestion about Wireless HD availability
Does anybody have any info on this. It was taken off specs on website
View ArticleHelp! I need to split audio on my Alienware Laptop
Could anyone help me? I have two setups I want. One setup is with my PC 360 headset with 3.5mm jacks to not play music from youtube through the headset and then have my actual laptop speakers play that...
View Articlem14x ac adapter with m17x
Hey guys...my m17x power brick died the other day. I am going on a trip tomorrow so I don't have time to order another...would it be ok to use the one from my m11x as a temporary replacement? It fits...
View Article*Vote* Windows and Office Storm Session - Alienware Product Key Retrieval
Quote: Originally Posted by Mr. Fox Sometimes customers lose their product keys, and without them it can make reinstalling their operating system and/or Office suite impossible. Trying to obtain the...
View ArticleQuestion for Alienware Reps
Hello, I'm just curious if you guys have talked to engineering at all about this. I know the GTX 765m is a GK106 which is a slimmed down GTX 770m. This leads me to question why the GTX 770m wasn't...
View ArticleAlienware lack of customization.
I for one am a bit disappointed in the lack of customization on the new Alienware systems. I can buy a system with the best processor with out a ssd Drive or with a CD drive. I for one am the type that...
View ArticleDell inspiron 15 3521 problem
system doesn't seem to read my video ram when i start a game it says i don't have minimum requirements when my specifications are better than the requirements so i can't run games which my computer can...
View Article"Sorry, that configuration is restricted by the website" Pffffft YEA RIGHT!
Ok so I've been in the market for a beast gaming laptop and Alienware for the first time ever has really caught my eye with their Alienware 18. So I tried customizing one for myself using the $2099...
View ArticleAccidental Damage Coverage Discussion - Worth the added cost?
So I'm configuring my system, and I decide that I do want to get accidental damage repair. I chose the 3 year option and then it prompts me with: "The Accidental Damage Service must match the number of...
View ArticleDrinking and shopping online is not good
I was drinking a little more than usual this past Friday and apparently I went on an Alienware buying spree on EBay. Yesterday I won an M17x and just a few hours ago I won an M15x, I guess I really...
View ArticleNew Alienware Recommended Video Driver for AMD (includes 7970M)
Saw this was just posted today. AMD Win 7 driver for Alienware Notebooks AMD 9.003 W74 for Alienware Notebooks Release Date: 7/16/2013 Importance: Recommended Version: 9.003,A00 See Previous Versions...
View ArticleIdea Storm Vote
Thought this might be nice to see happen. Factory Image Key. Idea Storm
View ArticleSmooth 2-finger Scrolling for the New Alienware
I posted this as a comment in the AW17 thread and thought other AW users might find it useful; If anyone is looking for smooth 2 finger scrolling twofingerscroll v1.0.9 works perfectly on the new...
View ArticleAlienware 14, 17, 18 - USB 2.0 & 3.0 devices not working
Here is an article that we just created about the issue. LINK
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