How to Overclock the Alienware 18 and Haswell CPU (or actually have it run...
Edit: thread title has been updated because the BIOS and EC issues apply to all Alienware 18 systems, not just those with a 4930MX CPU. This subject has been discussed in numerous threads for the...
View ArticleWorth Upgrading AW18?
Hey guys, I have my AW18 Here with 2 m290x's and I feel like they don't pack a punch, as well as the 4810MQ lacking the performance I need, so want to upgrade. Is it worth it though? Should I go for...
View ArticleTiTAN X (PASCAL) on AW18
I was thinking of upgrading my iPhone then I decided against, and I didn't want to buy a new PC so I bought a new Titan X (pascal). I just replaced the GTX 970 I was using and away I went. I figured I...
View ArticleWindows 10 Driver Guide ~ M18xR2 and Alienware 18
Just finished installing all of the drivers on my M18xR2. Everything is running great! [This guide should work for the M18xR2, M17xR4 and M14xR2] Here's a simple driver guide to get windows 10 fully...
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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 Article980M SLI issues
So I just installed a second 980M into my M18x R2, went to enable SLI and now I have constant driver crashes when doing absolutely nothing even remotely graphics intensive. I've tried fresh install,...
View ArticleBricked EDID... warranty help non-existant... what now?
So I installed precision... etc. Lovely M18x bit the dust. Warranty expires next month, but I can't even get them to acknowledge that my alienware is broken... any tips? What should I do now? Is there...
View Article***M18x - AMD Crossfire (Driver Questions, Performance, Problems) Discussion...
Greetings AMD M18x Owners... We've had a rash of new threads concerning AMD GPUs and the M18x. Many of these new threads already have been covered here in the forum. In an effort to centralize...
View ArticleStartech Metal Oxide vs Collaboratory Liquid Ultra?
i got the Startech stuff instead of the usual liquid ultra but the temps seem higher...anyone have experience with both? this is on a 980m
View Article980m stuck in P0 - 353.xx, prema vbios
new card, same vbios same drivers.....anyone know what could be the problem?
View Article*OFFICIAL* M18x R1/R2 Owner's Lounge Thread
Welcome to the Owner's Lounge for the Alienware M18x and Alienware M18x R2 Previous M18x Owner's Lounge can be found here This thread is a place to discuss your new M18x and share information on your...
View Articlegtx 880m thorttling in m18x r2?
ok im having a weird issue in my m18x r2 with a gtx 880m, it looks like its throttling but its not hitting anywhere NEAR max temps, it doesnt matter if i underclock it, leave it normally anything. i...
View ArticleAlienware M18xR2 New/Updated BIOS Mods - NOW WITH MAXWELL LEGACY SUPPORT -...
Hey Everyone, Post Updated On April 5th, 2016 @ 1:06PM (EST) *** APRIL **** TECH-INFERNO HAS RELEASED MY MOD! IT IS IN THE DOWNLOAD SECTION! ENJOY! (Please donate if you use this!) I am now working on...
View ArticleRIP Alienware
After months of devoting my time to complete my Masters, transition out of the Marine Corps, and begin a new career Ive been spending time upgrading my M18x R2 with new solid state drives, and...
View ArticleIs it worth upgrading from 7970M Crossfire to GTX 980M?
Hey all, Always found this forum to be very useful in the past, hoping it will prove to be again with regards to my first question. So I was very fortunate to be given an Alienware m18x R2 free of...
View Article*OFFICIAL* Alienware M18xR1/R2/18 Benchmark Thread - Part 3
Welcome to *Part 3* of the Alienware M18xR1/R2 "Avenger" Benchmark thread here on NBR. We are pleased to also include the new Alienware 18 "Viking" in the family of über beasts. Please use this thread...
View ArticleAlienware 18 one beep start up and screen working but no bios or windows only...
Hello i just repasted my cpu,gpu card with delicate procedure. And when i put it all everything. And turn on the laptop the fan and lights work normally and then i heard a sound 1 beep but its not a...
View ArticleAlienware 18 BIOS A12 Findings & Fixes
http://www.dell.com/support/home/us...tails?productCode=alienware-18&driverId=VN15G Fixes & EnhancementsClick to expand... Enhancements: - Disable PCIe Active State Power Management of Nvidia...
View ArticleM18x r2 screen shuts off
My friend's kid just traded his small laptop for a m18x r2. He it trying to install some drivers but he says that the screen shuts off after 5 min or so. He can get into the desktop but the screen...
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