jerryajohnson35 Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rpadge Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 In general, laptops are inherently more difficult and expensive to upgrade. Having said that, I have a similar laptop and it performs well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 There is nothing except RAM and an extra SSD to upgrade in laptops really, I would look on Dell direct rather than through Amazon too as that is an older model I believe as it only has a 10th gen. cpu and 11th and even 12 gen is out now.... , you may do better for $2700 with Xmas Sales etc. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbuttery Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 my general rule is to spend $$$ on items that can't be upgraded later ram and storage can usually be added later video card upgrade - maybe ? screen size, video card, cpu, power supply are not upgradeable or difficult to upgrade plan for at least 5 years of usage I still use my 2008 Win7 laptop as an offline workstation Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkMc Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Will work fine and hold you for 4-5 yrs but no can't upgrade. I think the 3070 is a good choice for laptops balancing heat, performance and price but I'd check to see how thermals are on 3080s. Note that different brands of the same model-3070, 3080, have different specs for power so performance varies. Upgrading: First off the mobo cpu socket changed after the 10th gen Intel chips so even if the CPU meaning the MOBO would need to be changed. 2nd-Pretty much all mobile CPUs and GPUs are soldered making upgrade difficult and expensive. I ran some desktop replacement laptops for a while that were upgradeable (not soldered and had desktop CPUS) but when it was time (after 4-5 yrs) it simply was not worth it. Other- As Kbird1 points out you can get an 11th gen cpu for almost the same $ and some cases for less without the 360hz screen. BTW you're paying a bit of a premium to get that 360hz screen. If you are not a gamer you won't notice. Even if Alienware is your preferred brand I'd look around some for a source like Dell of one that deals with computers, laptops in particular. I've bought from both HIDevolution and Xotic PC (in part because I favor Clevo machines listed as Sager, Evoc, or house brand) both of them carry multiple brands and offer customization so you can at least know what parts you are getting. Good idea to have them improve the thermals with at least a paste job though I get pads as well. Link to assorted 17" laptops w/RTX3070 at HID Link to 17" laptops on Xotic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleChief Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 That model looks like it's been discontinued replaced by the X17. As suggested above buying yesterday's technology is not always the best long term plan. https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/alienware-m17-gaming-laptop/spd/alienware-m17-laptop https://www.dell.com/en-us/search/alienware x17 r4 gaming laptop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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