Alienware M17x £1460 - is it worh it?

[Helen Charlton]

Hi guys, i've been researching for alienware gaming laptops for a while, i just want a laptop that looks good, and will last awhile. After getting quote of the laptop it was originally £1850 😵 i went to "Live Chat" and ask them for a good deal, aften an hour they came back with quote of £1560, but after that i still managed to go down £100 more 😀 I like the laptops looks, customizable lights on keyboard and all over laptop, and overall its great.

I was wondering, is it worth buying such a laptop?
How long will it run games on highest graphics?
What's the expected life span?



Alienware M17x - £1460
Processor: 3rd Generation Intel Core (i7-3740QM (6MB Cache, up to 3.7Ghz w/ Turbo Boost 2.0)
Memory: 16GB (2x8Gb) 1600Mhz DDR3 Dual Channel
Hard Drive: 500GB (Does not really bother me lol, its enough for me)
Optical Drive: BluRay Combo (Read Only, DVD CD Read & Write)
Graphics Card: 2GB DDR5 AMD Radeon HD 7970M
Operating System : Windows 7 Professional (64 BIT)
Display: 17.3' WideFHD (1920x1080) WLED LCD
1 Year Warranty + Accidental Damage Protection

Thank you for help girls/boys

 

[g-unit1111]

Laptops have a far shorter lifespan than desktops do for gaming in terms of upgrade factors. When you take that out they have a far shorter lifespan.

I'm personally not a fan of Alienware (I loathe Dell), and I'd suggest something like an NP9170 or a rebranded version like the MSI GX series.

 

[USAFRet]

"is it worth it?" comes down to two words:

AlienWare.
Rarely.

 

[Indefatigable]

I don't think that configuration is worth the money. The warranty is too short. But it's not a terrible deal if prices are higher in the UK than in the US.

Also, Alienware will release its new models in less than a week.

 

[Helen Charlton]

Laptops have a far shorter lifespan than desktops do for gaming in terms of upgrade factors. When you take that out they have a far shorter lifespan.

I'm personally not a fan of Alienware (I loathe Dell), and I'd suggest something like an NP9170 or a rebranded version like the MSI GX series.

Thanks for the reply,

It makes common sense that desktops last longer. But Dell said lifespan around 5-7years, and i have no space for desktop either, which laptop are you talking about here??


Thanks

 

[Helen Charlton]

I don't think that configuration is worth the money. The warranty is too short. Does it have a 1080p screen?

Not sure, but i can insure it with my bank easily after 1 year.

 

[Helen Charlton]

I don't think that configuration is worth the money. The warranty is too short. But it's not a terrible deal if prices are higher in the UK than in the US.

Also, Alienware will release its new models in less than a week.

How do you know they will release new models?? source??

 

[Indefatigable]

I meant "announce," but the release should come soon after the June 10th announcement.

Source: www.alienware.com

Edit: The MSIs are not rebranded Clevos.

 

[Helen Charlton]

I meant "announce," but the release should come soon after the June 10th announcement.

Source: www.alienware.com

Thanks, what do you think i should do :/?