*OFFICIAL* Alienware 18 Owner's Lounge Thread
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Hi all. In short story I will write what happen to me in Poland and my Dell Alienware M18x R2. I bought that laptop in 2013r. after I got grant from Europen Union for professional activation of persons...
View ArticleAlienware M18x R2 with 980m - Possible throttling fix
After several tests on my single gpu M18x R2 and @Infinaris SLI setup, we have come to a workaround for the throttling problem occuring with the 980m. I am not sure if this can help 780m SLI or 880m...
View Articlealienware 18 8 beep after switching to dedicated gpu
hello, i've had my alienware 18 for around 3 years now, and i upgraded to win 10 when it came out,around 6 month ago it started refusing to switch to my dedicated gpu, giving me the 8 beeps, i...
View ArticleAW 18 - to sell or not to sell
Howdy all! (new user) I've been lurking around these forums for a few months - from last summer when I bought an Alienware 18 machine on ebay. It was a good deal back then for a top of the line (or...
View ArticleDisable reading of external drive at startup?
Is it possible to disable the reading of external drives connected to usb under startup, when i power on my M18X R1 with my 3TB USB 3.0 external HDD connected it takes forever to get into windows, is...
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***Prema Mod Alienware 18 970M / 980M SLI Performance vBIOS***
Just released the GTX980M & GTX970M vBIOS Mods for the AW18! (click my signature) >>> Update to system BIOS A12+ first <<< It won't remedy the throttle issue on other AW systems...
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Step by Step: 980m Install in Alienware 18
Hey Guys. So many people are asking how to upgrade AW18 to 980ms and i decided to make a tutorial how to do it (or i have done it.. ) I made an upgrade from 880m SLI so i have 100W Heatsinks. It does...
View ArticleSystem Exchange Thoughts
Hello forum! I just found this forum and I am a first time poster. I would like to ask opinions on a system exchange option that I received from Dell/Alienware for my Alienware 18. Here is my current...
View Articlevideo tdr error
I have a m18x r2, 3820qm, gtx675m sli. Recently I started getting random blank screens, during gaming(not heavy duty), or even just desktop usage. Seems to be no pattern to it. Have tested gpu's with...
View ArticleNew to Alienware 18
Morning all. i just traded my xbox one for an Alienware 18 with the following specs: i7-4710hq, 16gb Ram, dual 860m SLI configuration. seeing as i didnt play my xbox one for months now, it seemed like...
View ArticleAlienware M18X R2 upgrade (lazy and actual guide)
I see many people have sold their Alienware laptops and got new Eurocom, Clevo etc. Well, I'm the lazy guy and thus I haven't sold mine Alienware M18X R2 Nebula Red yet. Initially it came with...
View Articlem18x r1 display port inop
hi all bit of help required i recently reinstalled win 7 64 on my r1 all drivers etc now when i connect cable from lappy to benq xl2420t via dp it does not start up on the monitor swapped cable still...
View ArticleM18X R2 - Messed up fan tables? - Overheating? EC Controller?
Hi Guys, I have a strange problem, and i have been trying it resolve it with the top guy who is Mr Fox. Before i give up hope i was just wondering if anybody may be able to help me please. I have a...
View ArticleCan you identify 980m g-sync vs 980m non g-sync by the board alone?
Hi Everyone, I'm trying to help a mate out who's bought a GTX 980m to go in his M18X R2 and looking for a little advice. Basically the story goes that this card has come out of a Clevo P870DM-G (and...
View ArticleAw m18x R2 Dual 980m SLI upgrade!!
Finally!!! Alienware M18x R2 with Dual 980M SLI Here are some basic steps to upgrade Alienware M18x R2 to Dual 980M SLI successfully. This configuration only tested Windows 8 or 8.1, it will not work...
View ArticleM18x-r2 CPU heatsink upgrade question
Hi All, First time posting here so hope I'm doing it right. I have a Alienware M18x-R2 purchased in October 2012, I am looking at upgrading the CPU to Intel i7-3940xm and thanks to the great posts by...
View ArticleBig thanks to Vulcan78
100% plus A-ok in my book. Bought a couple of 680m's for a great price and received a whole lot of after sale help in getting everything back up and running smoothly. This guy knows it. Thanks again...
View ArticleAlienware 18 cpu upgrade
Hi guys I am Alienware 18 with the following specs: I7 4700MQ 8GB DDR3 ram 750gb hdd 770m in sli configuration I play games like bf1 and have noticed stutter even at low-medium settings. I know the...
View ArticleAlienware M18x R2 broken HDD connector replacement part
Ok I've been making sure this is a good connector and it is. The good, if your connector has a broken retainer ( broken plastic piece), this is a replacement connector for you. It does require that you...
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