DH Review: Alienware m7700

***Veridian3*** · Apr 9, 2006, 12:56 AM

"With the case of Alienware’s high end laptops they create systems with the goal of being desktop replacements with no compromises. This review focuses on one such product with a mouth watering specification list comprising a 7800GTX backed up with 2gb of DDR400 ... and did we mention a FX-60 dual core CPU? Please take a moment to clean the drool from your keyboard before you read on...."

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Drakon · Apr 9, 2006, 01:29 AM

Nice review, Stu. In all honestly though, as nice as the AW looks (paintjob) I really don't see the need to get it, since it's just a rebadged Clevo. You can configure a vanilla Clevo or a Sager which should be less

pr0digal jenius · Apr 9, 2006, 02:21 AM

nice....you have my address?

Falstaff · Apr 9, 2006, 06:21 AM

I absolutely pleased that Forgotten Battles was used as a test game..
It has to be one of the most intensive and interesting games I have ever played and worthy of any machine that requires some demanding skills.

Thanx Stewart.

BWX · Apr 9, 2006, 09:02 AM

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The test system was built from scratch

Wow you built that from scratch? More talented than I thought!
hehe, that is one fat laptop.

Zardon · Apr 9, 2006, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BWX

Wow you built that from scratch? More talented than I thought!
hehe, that is one fat laptop.

Well there was a comparison system used in some benchmarks, but ive fixed that

BWX · Apr 9, 2006, 09:25 AM

Yeah after I posted I thought the same thing... the desktop LOL.

Hey, I wonder what the desktop did in the game tests? Was it similar?
It is amazing how fast a laptop can be these days..

Zardon · Apr 9, 2006, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BWX

Yeah after I posted I thought the same thing... the desktop LOL.

Hey, I wonder what the desktop did in the game tests? Was it similar?
It is amazing how fast a laptop can be these days..

this laptop is basically a desktop machine, FX60 - 2 gig of ram, 7800GTX, 7200rpm HD. no real compromises apart from the obvious future proofing/upgradability.

TJ- · Apr 9, 2006, 11:59 AM

one of th best sortware packages ive seen, but also one of the ugliest computers.

LeanWolf · Apr 9, 2006, 01:36 PM

Great review, what a machine! For the noise level test, shouldn't some kind of loading be stated? I'm sure it's a bit noisier when you're playing FEAR all tweaked up...

Zardon · Apr 9, 2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LeanWolf

For the noise level test, shouldn't some kind of loading be stated? I'm sure it's a bit noisier when you're playing FEAR all tweaked up...

Stuart mentioned that on occasions the noise level could hit 59db - which im sure means full load for extended periods.... but in general use it was hovering around the 53db level.

Sandok · Apr 9, 2006, 01:43 PM

That is pretty loud actually (since your closer to the laptop on usual than your SLI or Xfire rig).... Oh well, with all that power I don't blame it

Zardon · Apr 9, 2006, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandok

That is pretty loud actually (since your closer to the laptop on usual than your SLI or Xfire rig).... Oh well, with all that power I don't blame it

yes that is quite loud, however I guess when cramming so much high end hardware into such a confined space certain compromises have to be met

Matth · Apr 9, 2006, 02:58 PM

A "standard" Clevo rebadge (does anyone else make "generic" laptops?) would be just as fast, and quite a bit cheaper for the same spec (apart from the looks, but then I'd sooner have a "wolf in sheeps clothing").

FX-60 CPU in a laptop, now that's just crazy, still, I suppose it can do "cool'n'quiet" to powersave, so it's less mad than some models that used an Intel CPU with no real powersaving (my friend has an AJP D480V = another Clevo, with a 3.2GHz desktop P4).

Zardon · Apr 9, 2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Matth

A "standard" Clevo rebadge (does anyone else make "generic" laptops?) would be just as fast, and quite a bit cheaper for the same spec (apart from the looks, but then I'd sooner have a "wolf in sheeps clothing")..

I think everyone knows that. however thats not the reason why people buy alienware, same with BMW, ferrari. et al.

pr0digal jenius · Apr 9, 2006, 06:24 PM

exactly....a lexus is a toyota with a sexy paint job and some leather.....an aston martin is a Ford....and the mustang's for a long time were built on the crown vic chassis......

...names and sex appeal sell

...especially if it's already a killer product

Sandok · Apr 9, 2006, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pr0digal jenius

an aston martin is a Ford...

They are owned by Ford but Aston Martin is ANYTHING but ford...

Anyways, I find alienware comps really stand out and I wouldn't mind paying extra for em

BulletTheory · Apr 9, 2006, 09:18 PM

Nice review. I also like those Alienware computers. They are great but a bit pricy tho. Still a great product

Apr 9, 2006, 12:56 AM	#1
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 5,028 Rep Power: 181	DH Review: Alienware m7700 "With the case of Alienware’s high end laptops they create systems with the goal of being desktop replacements with no compromises. This review focuses on one such product with a mouth watering specification list comprising a 7800GTX backed up with 2gb of DDR400 ... and did we mention a FX-60 dual core CPU? Please take a moment to clean the drool from your keyboard before you read on...." Read the review

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Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	I absolutely pleased that Forgotten Battles was used as a test game.. It has to be one of the most intensive and interesting games I have ever played and worthy of any machine that requires some demanding skills. Thanx Stewart. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

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BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Yeah after I posted I thought the same thing... the desktop LOL. Hey, I wonder what the desktop did in the game tests? Was it similar? It is amazing how fast a laptop can be these days.. __________________

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TJ- DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Infinity Posts: 3,679 Rep Power: 0	one of th best sortware packages ive seen, but also one of the ugliest computers. __________________ new sig comming soon

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LeanWolf alpha male Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Skyrim Posts: 5,713 Rep Power: 84 System Specs	Great review, what a machine! For the noise level test, shouldn't some kind of loading be stated? I'm sure it's a bit noisier when you're playing FEAR all tweaked up... __________________

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Drakon DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Floatin'... Posts: 4,957 Rep Power: 0	Nice review, Stu. In all honestly though, as nice as the AW looks (paintjob) I really don't see the need to get it, since it's just a rebadged Clevo. You can configure a vanilla Clevo or a Sager which should be less

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pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	nice....you have my address?

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Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	That is pretty loud actually (since your closer to the laptop on usual than your SLI or Xfire rig).... Oh well, with all that power I don't blame it

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Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	A "standard" Clevo rebadge (does anyone else make "generic" laptops?) would be just as fast, and quite a bit cheaper for the same spec (apart from the looks, but then I'd sooner have a "wolf in sheeps clothing"). FX-60 CPU in a laptop, now that's just crazy, still, I suppose it can do "cool'n'quiet" to powersave, so it's less mad than some models that used an Intel CPU with no real powersaving (my friend has an AJP D480V = another Clevo, with a 3.2GHz desktop P4). __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread

Apr 9, 2006, 06:24 PM	#16
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	exactly....a lexus is a toyota with a sexy paint job and some leather.....an aston martin is a Ford....and the mustang's for a long time were built on the crown vic chassis...... ...names and sex appeal sell ...especially if it's already a killer product

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