The Alienware M15 R6 with the Tiger Lake update is mainly more efficient and frugal, but that doesn’t make it necessarily faster. While Alienware increased the CPU performance on its latest offering, the 3D performance has been throttled due to the lower TGP. This laptop uses a middle-...
A new BIOS update, version X29b P3A30 is now available. The update allegedly allows VGA fans to increase up to 5400 rpm and thus better cool the GPU. To obtain the new BIOS, you'll need to email the m15x support line (L: Area51_m15x@alienware.com). In reply you should receive a...
I appreciate the update center for grabbing new BIOS versions and graphics drivers, and the updated Alienware Command Center allows you to customize lighting and see stats like your GPU temperature and average frame rate in games. My big issue is the Alienware Command Center overlay. It lives ...
enthusiast like i am, that is not gonna fly by any means. i reached out to dell alienware, and long story short they said is has something to involve the bios of a corrupted file that turns on the fan. in my own personal experience this ...
with the M17. Like with any computer, one of the first things you do after unboxing it and setting up Windows is performing updates. Considering how new this model is, there were A LOT of initial updates. Between all the Windows updates, th...
I also have the actual CD version and update patch but was having the same issues. I saw the GOG version on sale for $3 and figured it was worth a try and to not have to deal with the CD's. I'll get some screen captures of the corruption to post as well. BCPalmer 0...
If everything is running fine, there's no reason why you have to flash the BIOS. I had to do it because in my case it was required, since I was stuck and couldn't boot with the 120 Hz screen, but it may not be the same for everybody. I ...
I used at first like recommeded by the guide 0x3EA50009 but I had the feeling I was stuck in verbose mode because of a black screen. The last verbose line was half printed, it felt like it. I went on and tried 0x3EA50009 but added device-id 0x01234567 and I ended up...