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Old 10-10-2009, 08:12 AM   #1
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System Specifications

Brand:
 Alienware
Model:
 M17x
Processor Type:
 Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme Edition
Processor Model:
 QX9300 (2.53GHz / 12MB L2 Cache / 1066FSB )
Chipset:
 NVIDIA MCP79
LCD:
 17" Widescreen
Screen Type:
 Glossy
Native Resolution:
 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Video Card:
 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M SLi
Video Memory:
 1024MB DDR3 (per card)
S-Video Out:
 No
HDMI Out:
 Yes
Second Monitor Output:
 DVI and VGA
SLI support:
 Yes
Memory Speed:
 DDR3 1333
Hardrive 1:
 256GB Solid State Drive
Hardrive 2:
 No
Hardrive 3:
 No
Raid Configuration:
 No
Optical Drive 1:
 Slot Load Blu-ray and DVD±R/RW Combo
Optical Drive 2:
 No
Built-in Speakers:
 2 speakers & Subwoofer
Audio Jack Ports:
 4
S/PDIF Digital Output:
 Yes
Built-in Card reader:
 8-in-1 Card Reader
Built-in Web camera:
 Yes
Built-in Wireless Device:
 Intel Pro/Wireless 4965AGN (A/G/N)
Built in 3G/4G:
 No
Built-in TV Tuner:
 No
Built-in Bluetooth module:
 Yes
Floppy Drive:
 No
Fingerprint Reader:
 No
USB Ports:
 4 USB 2.0 Ports
1 IEEE 1394a (Fire Wire):
 1 Ports
Numeric Keypad:
 Yes
Battery Type:
 9-Cell Lithium-Ion
Battery Life:
 1 Hours+
Secondary Battery:
 No
Width:
 16.0”
Length:
 12.7"
Height:
 2.1"
Weight:
 12lbs

Benchmark(s) Initial Settings

Processor clock speed was changed
    Current Speed: 3.27Ghz

Core speed was changed
    Core Speed: 690

Video memory speed was changed
    Memory Speed: 1080

Using Nvidia Forceware drivers
    Driver Version: 182.46

Memory speed was changed
    Memory Speed: 1308

Current memory timings are
    Timings (e.g. 5, 5, 5, 15): 5, 5, 5, 15

Notebook Cooler
    Cooler Brand/Model: Cryo nxzt


3DMark Vantage
(Comparing to ALL models)
Score: 12,357
(worst)
1,294		Benchmark Comparison Graph(best)
13,416
Overall Details


3DMark06
(Comparing to ALL models)
Score: 17,668
(worst)
838		Benchmark Comparison Graph(best)
20,385
Overall Details


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Devil May Cry 4
(Comparing to ALL models)
Score: 195.61
(worst)
195.61		Benchmark Comparison Graph(best)
195.61
Settings Ran


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The side bar to the right contains NWGuru's notebook specifications and benchmarks The first box contains the notebook specifications and the boxes below are the benchmark results cooresponding to this system. Note - forum members now have the ability create benchmark logs where they can submit multiple benchmarks and group their results by their current settings.

Alienware M17x w/280M SLI
My original M17x 3DMark06 and 3DMark Vantage Scores. All scores were produced with PhysX processor off.
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Old 10-10-2009, 08:38 AM   #2
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They are good numbers!

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Old 10-10-2009, 03:26 PM   #3
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Congrats on getting the highest 3DMark06 and VAntage scores~!
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Congrats on getting the highest 3DMark06 and VAntage scores~!
Thanks! Looking forward to beating those scores if my new system ever comes in.
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Thanks! Looking forward to beating those scores if my new system ever comes in.
That's a promise that I really like to see.
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18K in 3dmark06 and 13K on Vantage both CPU and GPU will be my initial goals.
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700 points jump on 1st try would be cool. Heck, many of my comps don't even get that

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I added my old DMC4 score today. I did my best to remember the settings but my run was done with AA off and the benchmark options were only 2,4 and 8 and no "none" option.
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