Should I buy E540?
Hello, I am looking to buy a E540 with following specs : I7 4712MQ 16GB memory 1TB 5400rpm disk (will add SSD for OS) 15.6" with 1920*1080 resolution I will use this laptop for running a few VM's and...
View ArticleAlienware 17 R1 Opinions
Hey guys I need your opinion. I used to own a M17xR3 which I loved, but eventually sold, and I am back on the market and am torn between the new and slimmer (but back to plastic) 2015 lineup and the...
View ArticleHow to avoid the Windows 10 upgrade.
To me, there's no point in installing any of this unless I'm prepared to upgrade, well unless one of the updates serves some other purpose. I'll do a clean install anyway, possibly a few months after...
View ArticleMinimum Haswell CPU clockspeed for 3k 60fps gaming
Hello all, I'm currently in the process of undervolting and underclocking my I7-4720HQ processor in my P35X V3 with GTX 980M to reduce the CPU temps, as currently I'm constantly hitting 95C in several...
View ArticlenVidia 2015 mobile speculation thread
Hasee, a big chinese notebook manufacturer, had a conference in china few days ago. Wu Haijun, the CEO of Hasee revealed that GTX 990M is coming in Q4 (September - December). Probably close to...
View ArticleA new gaming rig to run them all
1) What is your budget? Around 2500$ 2) What size notebook would you prefer? a. Netbook; 10" screen or less b. Ultraportable; 11" - 12" screen c. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen d. Mainstream; 15" -...
View ArticleSierra Gobi wireless WWLAN mini pcie cards, help needed choosing the right...
Hello, Can anyone tell me which Sierra Gobi mini pcie card will work in my CF-52 MK1L Toughbook or if any unlocked card would be picked up by the laptop and work with the Panasonic drivers. I have just...
View ArticleThe Official MSI GT60/70 970m/980m Upgrade Thread
Edited: 1/2/2015: Fourth Revision DISCLAIMER: This MOD is not officially supported by MSI, and YOU assume all the risk and liability by attempting this on your laptop. This thread was created to merely...
View ArticleJust got my 880M twins!
Big thanks to UpgradeMonkey for good service and fast shipment! I also got the 3940XM CPU to replace my 3840QM and a triple heatsink! Now I just wait for the bits and pieces which is underway for my...
View ArticleNVIDIA GeForce Driver 353.00 Discussion Thread
Be sure to post results here also: Announcing Hotfix driver 353.00 | GeForce Forums and express appreciation if it works correctly. Hopefully, this is the driver we have all been waiting for. ratinox...
View ArticleMr. Fox's GeForce 345.20 Desktop Driver Mod for Alienware and Clevo Mobile GPUs
Mr. Fox's GeForce 345.20 Desktop Driver Mod for Alienware and Clevo Mobile GPUs OK, I know everyone has been eagerly waiting for another one of these. This 345.20 driver appears to provide near...
View ArticleGT72 Upgrade Questions/Advice
Hello to whom it may concern, I have purchased an GT72 2QD-850AU Model about 2 months ago and I'm quite amazed how far laptop gaming has come these past years. The model I have purchased comes with the...
View Article[Need suggestion][m17x R3 GPU Upgrade] 7970m?680m?780m?or 880m?
Hello, need some help here. I've got a m17x R3: CPU: Mobile QuadCore Intel Core i7-2860QM, 3300 MHz (33 x 100) Motherboard: Alienware M17xR3 Memory: two Kingston HyperX KHX1600C9S3/4GX 4 GB DDR3-1600...
View ArticleAw m18x R2 Dual 980m SLI upgrade!!
Finally!!! Alienware M18x R2 with Dual 980M SLI Here are some basic steps to upgrade Alienware M18x R2 to Dual 980M SLI successfully. This configuration only tested Windows 8 or 8.1, it will not work...
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Nvidia clockblock: vBIOS (unblocked in 347.88, reblocked in 350.12)
UPDATE 2: 352.86 and 350.12 have overclocking reblocked for those with locked vBIOS UPDATE 1: As of the 347.88 driver, overclocking has been re-enabled for all of the previously affected Maxwell mobile...
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New Acer Aspire V Nitro series
Looks like Acer wants to participate in the gamer market with the new Aspire V Nitro laptops. - Standard voltage Intel Core CPU - Up to NVIDIA GTX 860M GDDR5 graphics - 15"/17" IPS displays - Backlit...
View ArticleClevo P150 and P170 cooling systems neglected by Clevo! (solutions here)
Edit: %100 fan function is now available in custom BIOS for any P150/P170 (and many other Clevo models) thanks to Prema's BIOS mod!...
View Article***Aorus X7 Pro owner's lounge***
The Aorus X7 Pro Owners Lounge The non official Aorus X7 Pro Owners lounge. Place to share your thoughts on the Aorus X7 Pro and for owners to share tips and tricks. Given that the laptop is very much...
View ArticleAsus ZenBook Pro UX501 Owner's Lounge
This is simply a performance monster according to Asus. It has amazing features! The laptop is new and the information is very limited even though was supposed to be released this month. Pros 1....
View ArticleIs Alienware Mx17 R4 outdated for gaming?
Hi, I'm just trying to work out whether I need to sell/upgrade my laptop. Haven't gamed in a while so tried running it through the website: can I run it. Didn't meet the minimum for a lot of games...
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