Do you install AlienAutopsy?
Do you guys usually install AlienAutopsy? If so, what do you use it for? Other than doing a few hardware diagnostics checks, I saw no other benefit to it and it seems to run in the background like now...
View ArticleNot letting me connect to WiFi - password not being asked for
Background: I've just arrived at my parents house for a 2 week stay over and I am trying to access their WiFi. At first it was fine, both my computers would access the WiFi (Alienware with Windows 8.1...
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Alienware Dock
Hello everyone, I just saw Engadget posting on facebook something about an alienware dock, so I opened it and yes it's real, its going to only work for now with the alienware 13 and the new laptops...
View ArticleBuying my first Alien. Do I just wait for refresh, since I don't want a year...
Just wanted to know what peoples opinions were regarding buying a new machine. I've had my money for a new laptop waiting since august on this October 900 series release so now I'm limbo. Do I just...
View ArticleNew Alienware 13 and Area-51 Released
Go to alienware.com or alienware.co.uk to check them out now. Area-51 sporting the 900 desktop series but laptops still running on 800Ms. I must say for the hardware, one would be hard-pressed to call...
View ArticleCool laboratory ultra metal vs ic diamond
I boought a 680m off eBay yesterday and the person I bought it from suggests I use cool laboratory ultra metal over ic diamond. Is it worth the risk using a conductive compound to get cooler temps or...
View Articleany experience with hardware replacements under warranty?
Hi all. I was wondering if anyone has had an experience getting video cards replaced under warranty from Dell and would be willing to share their story? Is it difficult? My m18x r2 has two 7970m in...
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Alienware-L_Porras Please Help..... (M17xR4 Discrete Graphic not detected on...
Hello, Back in September, I had a faulty AMD 7970M graphics which I have detailed in an earlier post. The summary is that it took 2 phone calls, an ill-equipped in home technician, and finally a return...
View ArticleUse AW laptop with lid closed?
Greetings, all. I am going to migrate my AW17 to desktop gaming duty and had a few questions for anyone else that uses theirs this way. I have the 120Hz screen/780M, so the iGPU is disabled. I want to...
View ArticleNeed some help with a GPU database for Alienware Laptops
One of the big things I'm doing at my forum is compiling a list of compatible GPUs for Alienware computers. I have made a couple, but thought that they needed improvements. Fast forward now, and I'm...
View ArticleMobile GPU (MXM 3.0) Reballing services
Anyone know any reballing services that will do MXM 3.0 cards, or are partners/affiliate with nVida/AMD in north America, and do replacement gpu's and such. Just thought to ask. I know so many of us...
View ArticleFactory 120hz display options?
Does Alienware still offer any 120hz display options from the factory? Taking a look, I don't see the 3D option on the 17 anymore. Both the 18 and 17 seem to have the same display (aside from size). I...
View ArticleIs there something to configure before installing Windows onto the SSD ?
Hi, I have a brand new Alienware 14 full equip... that means the 1TB HD and the 80GB SSD that is setup as an Enhancer for the HD. If I would like to install my OS on the 80GB SSD and use my 1TB as a...
View Article25% ethanol for CPU and GPU cleaning.
I was about to repaste my alienware m14x. I read that 70% IPA works best. I visited almost every drug store but could not find one.All i could find was 25% ethanol spirit (75% distilled water). So my...
View ArticleHow Alienwares are assembled?
Apologize for my stupid curiosity Do you know how Alienwares are assembled? By hand or by robot (like car factory)? Ive seen the Alienwares are produced in a China factory, are there some...
View ArticleWindows Update Broke Disk Caching
I am posting this in case someone else is having this problem and it may be of somehelp to them. Last night I was gaming away without a problem in the world but when I was shutting down I saw the...
View Article[Warranty Woes] Rep said my warranty was extended, actually wasn't
Back in January - March, I had an issue with a M14X R2 that warranted a replacement. There were several issues in getting that replacement, mostly over how one representative would say that I was not...
View Article[Warranty Woes] Rep said my warranty was extended, actually wasn't
Back in January - March, I had an issue with a M14X R2 that warranted a replacement. There were several issues in getting that replacement, mostly over how one representative would say that I was not...
View ArticleHoly moly intel 730 SSD 60% off at new egg 219$ for 480GB!!!!1
WOW insane price 60% off intel ssd at newegg!!! Intel 730 Series SSDSC2BP480G4R5 2.5" 480GB SATA 6Gb/s MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Newegg.ca this is crazy awesome and those SSD are rock solid!
View ArticleProcessor Input Voltage on i7-4930mx (overclocking)
Processor Input Voltage on i7-4930mx (overclocking) Is there anyone who knows how high the processor processor input voltage is set to default (the standard Intel Specified voltage - factory Configured...
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