LawyerLynn
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Ok, new to the forums so forgive any protocol failings.
I have an M17x R4 system (purchased in Dec. 2012). Current specs:
16 Gigs G-Skill 1600 RAM (upgraded from 6 Gig Dell default)
i7-3630QM, 2.4 Ghz processor
GeForce GTX 660M video with 2 Gigs VRam
500 Gig HDD X 2 in a Raid 1 configuration
Bios ver. A012
Intel Centrino N6250 AGN Wireless network.
Anything else, just ask.
I just want to keep this relevant and up-to-date as long as possible. I'm pretty comfortable with flashing Bios and Firmware and have no issue replacing hardware (did the RAM and getting that 6 out from under the keyboard to put the 16 in was not a real problem). So, I'm seeking suggestions for upgrading parts, including cpu and video, firmware upgrades, etc. I do it with my Desktops all the time (should have seen how I handled by DX2/66 back in the day), figure that laptops only differ in form factor).
So, any ideas, suggestions, links, etc. What should I be looking at, what have people done, what is worthwhile, what would you do in my shoes? I love this computer, what might make it better?
While I don't want a $6 million computer, I know that "We can rebuild [it], we have the technology, better, stronger, faster."
I have an M17x R4 system (purchased in Dec. 2012). Current specs:
16 Gigs G-Skill 1600 RAM (upgraded from 6 Gig Dell default)
i7-3630QM, 2.4 Ghz processor
GeForce GTX 660M video with 2 Gigs VRam
500 Gig HDD X 2 in a Raid 1 configuration
Bios ver. A012
Intel Centrino N6250 AGN Wireless network.
Anything else, just ask.
I just want to keep this relevant and up-to-date as long as possible. I'm pretty comfortable with flashing Bios and Firmware and have no issue replacing hardware (did the RAM and getting that 6 out from under the keyboard to put the 16 in was not a real problem). So, I'm seeking suggestions for upgrading parts, including cpu and video, firmware upgrades, etc. I do it with my Desktops all the time (should have seen how I handled by DX2/66 back in the day), figure that laptops only differ in form factor).
So, any ideas, suggestions, links, etc. What should I be looking at, what have people done, what is worthwhile, what would you do in my shoes? I love this computer, what might make it better?
While I don't want a $6 million computer, I know that "We can rebuild [it], we have the technology, better, stronger, faster."