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post #281 of 315
4/22/10 at 5:28pm
And waiting lol
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post #282 of 315
4/22/10 at 11:47pm
and waiting. at least the Pens and Sens are in 2nd OT
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post #283 of 315
4/23/10 at 11:47am
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US site showing 5870 as a single card option and the 4870s in Crossfire. Too bad.....for everyone else.
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post #284 of 315
4/23/10 at 11:54am
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US site showing 5870 as a single card option and the 4870s in Crossfire. Too bad.....for everyone else.
Any word on why they aren't available in Crossfire?
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post #285 of 315
4/23/10 at 12:01pm
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Any word on why they aren't available in Crossfire?
Team Blackhawk hinted that it is coming just not available yet. This is the reason for the initial delay but I thought it would be fixed by now. If you want crossfire you need to wait longer.
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post #286 of 315
4/23/10 at 12:14pm
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Team Blackhawk hinted that it is coming just not available yet. This is the reason for the initial delay but I thought it would be fixed by now. If you want crossfire you need to wait longer.
Thanks.

Team Blackhawk?
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post #287 of 315
4/23/10 at 12:26pm
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They are a special CS team Dell has. They have more training and expertize than the regular CS group.

http://www.dell.com/content/topics/s...=us&l=en&cs=19
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post #288 of 315
4/23/10 at 3:10pm
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They are a special CS team Dell has. They have more training and expertize than the regular CS group.

http://www.dell.com/content/topics/s...=us&l=en&cs=19
So I've been following a thread on another forum all day.

Apparently the CF option was made available in some (but not all) countries, and then removed from some (but not all) of those in which it was initially made available. Currently, it seems it can be ordered via the Ireland and Norway sites.

This then spawned a host of theories ranging from "its a problem with the initial batch of cards Dell got, they're missing the CF connectors" to "its a technical problem with the whole series and it'll never happen," but the common belief is that anyone who orders via the EPP is able to change their order up until the system ships, and thus would be able to upgrade to a CF configuration when and if it becomes available.

So, my plan is to order my system today or within the next few days, and hope I can upgrade it before it ships.

To make an EPP order by phone, do I call an Alienware sales number and give them my EPP Member ID, or do I call the EPP sales number?

Thanks.
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post #289 of 315
4/23/10 at 3:33pm
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Just call the EPP sale number. 90% of the time they will NOT change your order. You have to get lucky and get a rep that is willing to. It's against their policy.
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post #290 of 315
4/23/10 at 3:34pm
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90% of the time they will NOT change your order. You have to get lucky and get a rep that is willing to. It's against their policy.
Thanks, thats good info. Perhaps I'll wait a few days, hope the option shows up.
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post #291 of 315
4/26/10 at 9:42am
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I think we are still a week away from being able to order it online but has anyone tried calling in an order?
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post #292 of 315
4/26/10 at 9:44am
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I think we are still a week away from being able to order it online but has anyone tried calling in an order?
Yes, I tried calling in an order - I ordered my system yesterday afternoon. Crossfire was not available at the time, but the rep said I could call her and change my order if it becomes available before the system ships.
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post #293 of 315
4/26/10 at 9:45am
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Ok, I may try calling EPP later today.
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post #294 of 315
4/26/10 at 9:47am
Any hope of Alienware m17x coming with USB 3.0 ?
in next few weeks
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post #295 of 315
4/26/10 at 9:49am
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Any hope of Alienware m17x coming with USB 3.0 ?
in next few weeks
I think we would have seen it advertised by now.
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post #296 of 315
4/26/10 at 9:50am
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Any hope of Alienware m17x coming with USB 3.0 ?
in next few weeks
I would highly doubt it. USB 3.0 isn't even showing up in desktop motherboards yet, and from what I've heard, isn't expected until early next year.
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post #297 of 315
4/26/10 at 9:51am
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I would highly doubt it. USB 3.0 isn't even showing up in desktop motherboards yet, and from what I've heard, isn't expected until early next year.
The Dell Precision line has it.
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post #298 of 315
4/26/10 at 9:52am
Asus/Dell & HP have laptops with Usb 3.0
hopeing AW would also, Cos they the Best for Gaming
oh well i guess nothing for now
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post #299 of 315
4/26/10 at 2:17pm
How would USB 3.0 be best for gaming?

cheers ...
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post #300 of 315
4/26/10 at 2:57pm
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I think he meant AW is the best of the Dell line for gaming. USB 3 does nothing for gaming.
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