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[xiaowhois]

if GPU was soldered on for Dell brand, how can we customized the GPU when purchase for Dell Alienware or Dell inspiron 24 7000 or Dell Inspiron 15 7000?

At Best Denki, it seems that we can opp for whether to have Intel realsense camera for Dell inspiron 24 7000 for a nominal pricing~

Different batch of motherboard lo that why same Dell Inspiron 15 5000/7000 can have integrated GPU or dedicated GPU

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Not to mention, the Alienware Graphics Amplifier does not come with any gpu, so you need to spend more money (or use your spare/old/existing gpu)

For $200 you get a power supply, a couple of USB 3.0 ports and a PCIe riser. It's still one of its kind. So i will buy.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Dell Alienware 17 R3 has a weight of 3.8KG and a price tag of $3,999.00, such weight unable to carry out without a trolley bag

I wonder how many can afford such prices, getting Dell inspiron 24 7000 AIO would be more logical for home use

Link: http://www.dell.com/sg/p/alienware-17-r3/pd?ref=PD_Family

Siao... So heavy!

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Siao... So heavy!

Does it comes with touchscreen?

 

[MoneyFace =p]

And the Alienware Graphics Amplifier seemed to only works on Windows 10 systems only (which doesn't matter anyway since most already comes with that) due to driver availability....

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Skylake 6th gen Intel Core i7 processor seemed to be the only option on these high end Alienware notebooks...

 

[MoneyFace =p]

yup saw Alienware Graphics Amplifier too, it cost around 400bucks in Dell SG if not wrong but in USA it usually sale @ 199usd. The Amplifer seem take up quite some space wonder next video will show how it work with Alienware gaming notebook

I thought i saw SGD$200...

 

[jarred1223]

For $200 you get a power supply, a couple of USB 3.0 ports and a PCIe riser. It's still one of its kind. So i will buy.

$200 USD though

convert to SGD, topup a bit more can buy a GTX970

 

[MoneyFace =p]

With the Alienware Graphics Amplifier proven its capability, i feel that it is best paired with a rather lower end, smaller sized Alienware 13 (not R2). Alienware 13 (not R2) is not only small and thin enough (slightly over 1 inch), it is also sufficiently light at just slightly over 2kg, for a gaming grade 13.3" notebook, to be the most portable Alienware notebooks around. Alienware 13 + GTX 980 Ti will also be much cheaper than Alienware 17 R3 + GTX 980 Ti.

More importantly, it is also the only series to comes with lowest end GTX 960M graphics card in the entire Alienware lineup. It may sound ironic to go for lower end graphics instead of higher one but it certainly is most logical to use it with the Graphics Amplifier to see the greatest graphics performance boost over the lowest end internal discrete graphics card inside the notebook, reaping best gains. On the other hand, pairing highest-end Alienware 17 R3 with GTX 980M with the amplifier will not see any much performance boost since GTX 980M is already very powerful. Let say, you add a desktop discrete GTX 980, boost will be just a small step.

Hence, Alienware 13, together with the Graphics Amplifier, will bring out the best meaning and benefits for having a laptop that you can bring around easily and also fully maximises the main purpose of this Graphics Amplifier: To provide you the maximum graphics performance upgrade from laptop's internal discrete graphics to the best desktop class level gaming performance you can have. And lastly, it is also the cheapest solution you should consider to get the best of both worlds. Downside is probability absence of 4K screen variety on these 13 inch models.

 

[WhiteHunter]

i noticed the ah bang carried his Alienware R3 Laptop with the usb and headphone jumbo cables tied to the floor or something struck to it?

think the guy is carrying Alienware 13 with cables connected to Alienware Graphics Amplifier. The Alienware Graphics Amplifier is small in size as seen in the video which is why you probably missed it.

 

[kimsix]

If I am not wrong I got read review of the graphics amplifier and works up to pcie 8x because it connects through intel thunderbolt and there is limited bandwidth.

I think it is a great idea but the execution is not as stellar. First the price is too high for a psu, 120mm fan, limited gpu size compatible, and the casing is just hollow plastic. Ideally it is made for connecting to their 13" laptop, but the small laptop uses Intel -U low power dual core CPU, so pairing with 980 or 980ti gets bottleneck.

I hope alienware make future version as ones for more mainstream audience. The price needs to come down. As again the idea is smart and shows the alienware team focus on new gaming ideas. The success depends on how they approach future revision. With laptops grow in popularity, this is a useful add-on. And further down the road, they can make one compatible with Windows tablet!

 

[WhiteHunter]

Wow..this Dell Alienware 17 R3 is way to big for me, it like more for gamer, sure will eat lots battery with using GTX 980M, weight around 3.78kgs..

according to the website, the Dell Alienware 17 R3 with GTX 980M battery can last about 6.5 hours. during gaming it is better to plug into the wall socket in case the battery is empty and you definitely wouldn't want that when you are in the game killing the boss enemy.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

$200 USD though

convert to SGD, topup a bit more can buy a GTX970

But this Graphics Amplifier is already the most universal and effective box to bring desktop class gaming performance. Loser can't be chooser. And such solution is also definitely cheaper than having a gaming laptop + gaming desktop which will bill you another $1500, complete with monitor, peripherals. With the Alienware laptop + Graphics Amplifier, you also maximises utility of all the parts you pay for. Whereas with a gaming laptop and a separate desktop solution, you pay more for a whole lot of PC parts and peripherals duplicates that you can only concentrate on one set of system at a time, reducing utility by half. So at the end of the day, you still benefit more with the Alienware solution, both in utility and money...

 

[WhiteHunter]

What is so good about this Creative Sound Core3D-EX that come with the Dell Alienware 17 R3? !

Is it because of its multi-core sound and voice processor?

Dell Alienware 17 R3 Creative Sound Core3D-EX is powered by Sound Core3D and heralds a new age in 3D gaming audio and online voice communication. Hardware-accelerated THX TruStudio Pro audio technologies deliver unsurpassed audio playback quality, while the innovative CrystalVoice processing lets you communicate with crystal clear vocal fidelity in your multiplayer games, online chats and video conferencing.

sound is very important in gaming as you can hear the enemies or the footsteps coming towards you in a first person shooter. voice communication has to be clear and crisp where your team mates can hear you clearly and understand what you are doing and what they are suppose to do in the game. team leader usually will give strategies or plans to the team mates so you must be able to hear him/her clearly.

besides having a good graphics card for gaming, getting a good sound card is equally important. some laptops fail to deliver good sound quality but Alienware 17 R3 laptop obviously can deliver a powerful gaming experience with good graphics and good sound quality.

of course the price is also very good and as one say you get what you pay for

 

[MoneyFace =p]

If I am not wrong I got read review of the graphics amplifier and works up to pcie 8x because it connects through intel thunderbolt and there is limited bandwidth.

I think it is a great idea but the execution is not as stellar. First the price is too high for a psu, 120mm fan, limited gpu size compatible, and the casing is just hollow plastic. Ideally it is made for connecting to their 13" laptop, but the small laptop uses Intel -U low power dual core CPU, so pairing with 980 or 980ti gets bottleneck.

I hope alienware make future version as ones for more mainstream audience. The price needs to come down. As again the idea is smart and shows the alienware team focus on new gaming ideas. The success depends on how they approach future revision. With laptops grow in popularity, this is a useful add-on. And further down the road, they can make one compatible with Windows tablet!

Not sure if you are referring to MSI GS30 notebook with its separate GamingDock external graphics box:

MSI's solution is a whole lot more troublesome and restrictive, as you can only use it with their sole GS30 notebook model and when you want to use the external graphics, you also die die have to connect it to an external display, which kind of defeats the purpose since it will effectively render the notebook to a barebone system. Unless you don't mind typing on the notebook keyboard while viewing another screen...

 

[WhiteHunter]

so ish Alienware R3 Gaming Laptop?

Dell Alienware 17 R3 is definitely a gaming laptop. there is also Alienware Graphics Amplifier and Creative Sound Core3D-EX. i would say this is one of the best laptop for gaming. you can even insert a desktop graphic card say GTX Titan X.

 

[koreanlover]

Dell Alienware 17 R3 is definitely a gaming laptop. there is also Alienware Graphics Amplifier and Creative Sound Core3D-EX. i would say this is one of the best laptop for gaming. you can even insert a desktop graphic card say GTX Titan X.

Wow the Alienware 17 R3 must be very expensive.
It seems better to get a desktop for gaming. Doesn't Dell have a desktop for gaming?

 

[koreanlover]

according to the website, the Dell Alienware 17 R3 with GTX 980M battery can last about 6.5 hours. during gaming it is better to plug into the wall socket in case the battery is empty and you definitely wouldn't want that when you are in the game killing the boss enemy.

Might as well get a desktop then, since the Alienware 17 R3 is too heavy to be carried around constantly.

 

[what88]

Dell Alienware 17 R3 Creative Sound Core3D-EX is powered by Sound Core3D and heralds a new age in 3D gaming audio and online voice communication. Hardware-accelerated THX TruStudio Pro audio technologies deliver unsurpassed audio playback quality, while the innovative CrystalVoice processing lets you communicate with crystal clear vocal fidelity in your multiplayer games, online chats and video conferencing.

sound is very important in gaming as you can hear the enemies or the footsteps coming towards you in a first person shooter. voice communication has to be clear and crisp where your team mates can hear you clearly and understand what you are doing and what they are suppose to do in the game. team leader usually will give strategies or plans to the team mates so you must be able to hear him/her clearly.

besides having a good graphics card for gaming, getting a good sound card is equally important. some laptops fail to deliver good sound quality but Alienware 17 R3 laptop obviously can deliver a powerful gaming experience with good graphics and good sound quality.

of course the price is also very good and as one say you get what you pay for

Very informative, indeed. Thanks dude..

 

[koreanlover]

Seems like Dell Alienware M17x R3 to me because it looks alittle big but it also can be Dell Alienware M15x R3 or even Dell Alienware M18 R3 but definitely not the 13 inch variant..

Dell Alienware M18 R3 has an 18 inch screen? Wow never seen a laptop with such a large screen before. It must be really heavy, since the M17 is already above 3kg.