Posts by Dantes_InFresno

Dell allows for transferred warranties, any tinkering disqualifies that transferred warranty. I've said it before and I'll say it again, if Alienware wants to be taken seriously as more than a niche manufacturer (and from the new...

Glad to have helped. Let me know how FS2004 works on your sys. Dantes

You, my friend, have fallen victim to the AlienGuise. I discovered the same after installing AlienGuise then attempting to play with FS2004 settings. You have two options, remove AlienGuise (even temp. just to set your preferred FS...

If you're concerned with "buggy" issues at all, neither the new or used will offer peace of mind, except for the fact that the new model can be sent to the depot. Personally I don't care how marvellous a computer is, if it...

Sigh..... I love know it alls. Most e-bay Alienware are scams, some are legit if you know what to look for and how to enquire. Of those that are legit about 7 out of 10 can no longer afford their machines (i.e. bit off more than...

Anyone have the latest firmware for the 51m2 CD Writer? It's the QSI model. Dantes

Quote: Originally Posted by harkon btw, they sold me an 9700 even thou i have the mobo rev 4001 (not compatible, and also the oldest one, i think). it was actually they who suggested i´d have it, so i politely told them...

I'm not willing to take the risk until I've heard a comprehensive upgrade strategy for all owners. So far they'll only offer the upgrade for certain motherboard types, and to be honest I don't know what mine is, the sticker behind the...

You gotta understand my unit is second hand, so it's not like a warranty Depot return is even an option. IMHO...(here's Dantes rant....) I don't think Alienware has ever gotten the upgrade GPU and motherboard issue completely...

Quote: Originally Posted by Greenrock I couldn't find how to do it. Copied from the previous link: Just suffered through the same issues myself. Here's what you need to do: 1) Go to the SIS website,...