Windows 10: Dell Alienware Laptop having a Identity Crisis

Jellybean thinks its a windows enterprise. Windows states that it is version 1903 0s build 18362.535
So in belarc it shows a e on the end of my windows key the format that is xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxe But it does not show it like that in the window "About" it shows it as windows pro. Also the Bios shows Aleinware 17 r4 yet windows thinks its a Alienware 15 r3 that could be due to the fact that I installed drivers for the nvida 1050 from the dell website for AW 17 r4 But still why would that make it report it as a AW 15 r3 <br>I am trying to find that utility that you all like to have people run to see if they have a legitimate install of windows maybe that was only to check windows 7. ? I was thinking about pulling the m2 out of this and put a ssd drive in the bay and trying a clean install of windows pro and see if I still have these video problems. None of my other lower end systems have the problems of video flickering like this one does. None of them have any problems connecting to a large screen and they don't have any problems with dialog boxes being the wrong size when I save as. Last eve it had to shut down due to a error with a thread or something.






So if you notice the Bois says its a 17 yet windows thinks its a 15 No dell service tag number its all zeros.
My theory is that I need to do a clean install of windows 1903 without any of the Alien ware software and things will work. The hardware is the Like maybe the things that were supposed to enhance gaming were not compatible with the newest version of windows. I was going to pull the m2 ssd out and try installing on a regular ssd. cpuzJH32M6.txtDxDiag.txt

Its ironic that this computer has problems with video when its supposed to be the best at video. My other computers do not have any problems with my TV screen they do not flicker all the time or have problems with dialog boxes being the wrong size.

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is it possible to install a regular version of the megatrends bios that is not alienware?

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I am doing a install and it says I need to give it media drivers. I am asuming I can extract the graphics drivers for this or maybe its the intell chipset it needs >?

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So it did have the m2 in it and I am trying to install on the regular ssd drive. maybe that is a bios setting needing to be sata or something different. ?

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Dell and Alienware Revitalize Portfolio of Performance Gaming Laptops

Today, Alienware and Dell are launching six new Windows 10 gaming laptops based on the new 8th Gen Intel Core high performance processors, with significant enhancements over prior generations. Continuing Dell's commitment to provide the ultimate gaming experience for everyone, Dell is also debuting Dell G Series, revitalizing the Dell Gaming portfolio. This suite of PCs, starting at $749, is designed and engineered for the gamer who prioritizes performance and excellent gameplay.

Further expanding its more than a decade long legacy in esports, Alienware is forging new partnerships with the NBA 2K League, Miami HEAT and Misfits Gaming, and taking its partnership with Team Liquid into unchartered territory for North American esports. These organizations and teams have turned to Alienware for a competitive advantage.










"We are ambassadors to the PC gaming world," says Frank Azor, vice president and general manager, Alienware and Dell Gaming. "From pushing the boundaries of innovation in our Alienware line and creating systems for today's top competitive gamers and leagues, to our new affordable G Series line-up, we're enabling gamers of all levels to game at their best."

Alienware 15 and 17 boost performance with 8th Gen Intel Core CPUs
Alienware 15 and 17 gaming laptops will offer new 8th Gen Intel Core i5, i7, and i9 processors with up to 6-cores, enabling overclocking up to 5.0GHZ for the first time ever on Alienware's most powerful family of laptops. To extract maximum performance from Intel's top powerhouse processors, Alienware mechanically engineered improved cooling technology, Alienware Cryo-Tech v2.0, with 50% thinner fan blades and a vapor chamber on the CPU to cool down the higher number of cores more efficiently. Fusing these breakthrough innovations into new Alienware 15 and 17 laptops adds a measurable 10% performance boost, making AAA gameplay and VR immersion significantly smoother.

To help gamers effortlessly yield their most peak performance, Alienware has incorporated the next generation of Alienware Command Center into its latest lineup of laptops. Debuted at CES 2018, this simple yet elegant new interface helps novice and experienced gamers optimize, overclock, and tune Alienware PCs and peripherals to their unique gaming needs. Catering further to user-customization, the Alienware Command Center gives gamers complete control over the Alienware 15 and 17 laptops' 13 programmable lighting zones supporting full RGB values and up to 16.8m colors, unlocking more than 80 quadrillion possible lighting combinations to explore.

Joining the Alienware 15 and 17's iconic space grey aesthetic, Alienware welcomes a sleek new Epic Black color option in both sizes.

Alienware Arena Rewards
Alienware's active Community Rewards Program, that launched eight years ago, is expanding to new levels. Alienware Arena Rewards now will offer gamification and engagement discounts to all fans. Daily games allow fans to win Arena Rewards Points and Dell Advantage Rewards for perks, prizes and discounts on products .

Unlike other programs, Alienware Arena members can earn points through games and community engagement. Once fans earn these points they don't lose them, fans will continue to grow in level where they'll be offered level specific incentives including points boost ( i.e. earn 2x the number of points for the next 24 hours2) to discounts and other financial benefits when customers join Dell Advantage.

Launching along with Arena Rewards is the Alienware Arena Game Vault mobile application, giving customers the opportunity to earn additional points at big gaming events on the go. Fans will have their first chance to start earning these points during PAX East in Boston. Beginning April 3 at 7am CDT fans can text ARENA to 41411 to download (ioS and Android) and start winning Arena Reward Points and other prizes.

Dell G Series, a robust new portfolio of affordable game-ready PCs
Building upon a fierce commitment to deliver gaming solutions for players of all levels and budgets, Dell is launching an expansive new suite of Windows 10 gaming PCs . All four systems, Dell G3 15 and 17, as well as Dell G5 15 and Dell G7 15, feature gaming-forward design and snappy performance at affordable prices. These new game-ready laptops are equipped with up to powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-Series GPUs, 8th Gen Intel Core processors, thermal management solutions, intelligent content prioritization software, anti-glare IPS panels, and other complimentary features intended to get gamers fully immersed into their games.

Dell G3 15 and 17

• Coming in 15 and 17-inch sizes, Dell G3 15 and 17 laptops are powered by NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 up to 1060 Max-Q discrete GPUs, up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7 CPUs, dual fans and dual drives with SSD options
• The laptops 2x2 WiFi antenna design provides great wireless performance, while the SmartByte software prioritizes gaming and video content keeping them smooth, even during large file downloads
• All encased in a refined performance inspired design and a silky matte exterior finish, the laptops boast a sleek 22.7mm (15) / 25mm (17) profile encouraging gaming-on-the-go
• G3 15 is Dell's thinnest gaming laptop to date
• Dell G3 15 will offer three color options (Black, Recon Blue, Alpine White) and Dell G3 17 will offer two color options (Black, Recon Blue)

Dell G5 and G7 15

• For those seeking a step-up in performance from the G3 systems, the Dell G5 and G7 15 come in a sleek 25mm thin 15-inch chassis, with powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPUs with Max-Q design technology
• The systems feature 6GB GDDR5 dedicated memory, up to 6-core performance with 8th Gen Intel Core processors (with up to Core i7 on the G5 and i9 on the G7), dual fans, and dual drives with SSD options
• G7 15 will offer optional 8th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU and UHD display (3840x2160) configurations, available in late April
• Killer 1x1 networking optimization (supporting up to 2x2) or SmartByte software responsively prioritize content downloads for liquid smooth gaming and streaming
• Designed to push heat and noise away from the user, Dell equipped a front air intake and rear exhaust vent to the laptops' frames to keep players cool, and able to game longer
• Immersing players deeper into the game, Dell G5 and G7 15 will also offer an optional IPS UHD 4k panel to summon a premium on-screen experience
• Dell G5 15 is available in either Standard Black or Beijing Red flavors, and Dell G7 15 is available in either Standard Black or Alpine White

Alienware and NBA 2K League team up to bring spectacular viewing experience to basketball and esports fans alike for inaugural NBA 2K League season
Alienware is bringing its PC gaming portfolio and 11-year esports legacy to the NBA 2K League, the first official esports league operated by a U.S. professional sports league. Alienware and Dell hardware will be utilized throughout the NBA 2K League live studio experience during league competitions.

"We selected Alienware as our exclusive hardware provider because we want all NBA 2K League competitions to be played on the best platform," said Brendan Donohue, Managing Director, NBA 2K League. "Dell accomplishes that by providing the fastest possible gameplay for our talented players and delivering a second-to-none viewing experience for our passionate fans."

Watch the NBA 2K League Draft Clash, powered by Alienware, on Twitch April 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. live from the PAX East Arena in Boston.

Miami HEAT and Misfits Gaming select Alienware for competitive advantage
Miami HEAT and premier esports organization Misfits Gaming recently selected Alienware technology for a competitive advantage for their esports teams. Misfits players will train and stream on all Alienware hardware including the Alienware Aurora desktops, Alienware 15 laptops, AW2518H 240Hz monitors and mixture of Alienware keyboards and mice, ensuring a world class experience.

"We couldn't be more excited to announce this foundational partnership with Alienware," said Misfits Gaming CEO Ben Spoont. "Alienware will power and enable all our Misfits athletes across the world with high-performance PCs and equipment. We look forward to a long-standing relationship with Alienware."

Alienware and Team Liquid unveil first-ever Esports Training Facility
On March 7, Alienware and Team Liquid (TL) celebrated the grand opening of the Alienware Training Facility, setting a new standard for a dedicated esports training. Announced at CES, this tech-rich, 8,000 sq foot space -- designed to mimic the kind of high-tech training offered to traditional athletes -- serves as the new North American Team Liquid headquarters, supporting multiple competitive teams with an in-office chef, sports psychologists, nutritionists, dedicated coaches and analysts. Here, more than 40 Team Liquid staff and players will collaborate daily out of an exciting workspace powered by the newest and most powerful Dell and Alienware technology.

Plans are underway with Team Liquid to establish a second training facility in the Netherlands by the end of 2018, which will serve as their new European HQ.

In Japan, Team Liquid announced the addition of champion Street Fighter pro AW Nemo, and John Takeuchi to their active roster. As the previous sponsor of AW Nemo, Alienware is proud to help bring two amazing partners together.

Dell to offer HTC VIVE Pro
Announced at CES, Dell was the first and only PC provider to sell the consumer version of HTC VIVE VR headsets. Building upon this partnership, Dell is now among the first to sell the HTC VIVE Pro on Dell.com, providing a single purchase path for all VR needs. Starting at $799 (for the headset only), the VIVE Pro, the most capable, and fully featured Virtual Reality system VIVE has ever made, will be available April 5 in the U.S. on Dell.com, with plans to expand globally later this year.

Alienware and Dell Gaming at PAX East
Dell will debut its new Alienware and Dell G Series laptops for the first time at PAX East in Boston April 5-8. All PAX East attendees are invited to drop by Alienware (#12031) and Dell (#12043) booths to get hands-on with the latest VR and PC gaming introductions and test out a variety of engaging game demos.

Availability
Available now in US, China and Europe and shipping later in April:

• Alienware 15 and 17 available on Dell.com starting today at $2,399.99 and $3,699.99 with additional configurations starting at $1,449.99 and $1,599.99 coming April 10. They will also be available on BestBuy.com and in select Best Buy Stores.
• Dell G7 15 is available on Dell.com starting today at $1,099.99 with additional configurations starting at $849.99 on April 10. It will also available on BestBuy.com and in select Best Buy Stores.

Available April 16:

• Dell G3 15 and 17 will be available April 16 globally on Dell.com starting today at $749.99 and $1,099.99 with additional configurations starting at $799.99 (Dell G3 17) soon.
• Dell G5 15 will be available April 16 globally today on Dell.com and select retailers starting at $949.99 with additional configurations starting at $849.99 soon.

Dell also recently raised the bar when it comes to support, introducing its top-tier consumer support service, Premium Support Plus. Powered by Dell's exclusive SupportAssist3 technology, it is the first and only consumer service to find issues proactively, predict problems before they start, remove viruses automatically and optimize performance for consumer PCs. Premium Support Plus is available for all Dell G Series and Alienware systems, in addition to XPS and Inspiron PCs.

 

No deal between Dell and Alienware

What did they do Thermo? Also, Dell is retarded to be doing that. Has anyone seen the XPS series?!?!?!?! Sure I'm biased because I just converted my laptop into one, but I'm sorry, I'll take an awesome XPS M170 over any Alienware laptop EVERY day. Alienware had nothing to compete against Dell with the XPS series laptops. The desktops are another thing, Alienware definitely made it look better than Dell there, but Dell was very close. PLUS, for performance to price Dell beat Alienware (not by much), and it offered almost as much as Alienware ever did for hardware selection. Hopefully this was just to get the biggest competitor out of the way, or to gain attention from everyone as being a cool company (like in the first post), and because EVERYONE knows the Alienware name, maybe Dell will get more sales. But stupid in my opinion

 

No deal between Dell and Alienware

It seems that there will be no deal between Dell and Alienware. According to a Dell company spokesman who denys the rumors that Dell bought Alienware, this is a bit much of a speculation. Here's what he has to say:

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