Dell Precision M6700 Owners Thread

There's a setting in BIOS that can let you disable or enable that invalid power supply notification.

 

I use an Everki backpack, the M6700 fits perfectly in it.

 

-Intel vPro Technology Advanced Management Features-

Is this something I need? I found the question asked one other time in the forum but, it never seemed to be answered.

My new system is going to have it but, if it's not really necessary, will be a hassle to deal with or bog the system down, maybe I can still cancel it off the order.

My salesperson really wasn't much help when asked about it. I mean, I really should have asked for another salesperson when they told me eSATA had something to do with ethernet.
Thanks.

 

ok I will try this next

just ordered another car-adapter for a try

 

It will not be a hassle at all, it likely won't matter to you much, but since those kind of features can be important to businesses they are available.

 

Intel vPro is a collection of management and security features. For Ivy Bridge (3rd generation) processors, it is supported by the Core i7-3720QM processor and up.

One part of vPro is called Intel Active Management Technology (AMT). This allows remote management and remote configuration of the computer by a system administrator. For example, the computer can be powered up remotely and booted into the BIOS to make changes or to reinstall the operating system without being physically present at the laptop.

Another part of vPro is called Intel Virtualization Technology (VT). This allows you to run a hardware-based virtual machine on the computer, for example to run multiple operating systems at the same time or to run an application isolated from the rest of the system, the same way you would run a software-based virtual machine or sandbox. Because it's hardware-based, it's faster and more secure than any software solution.

When you order the M6700 with Intel vPro Technology, it simply means that the Intel vPro technology is enabled from the factory. If you do not need it, you can simply disable the Intel vPro technology in the BIOS if you want to. It doesn't bog down your system if left enabled. It's not a hassle to deal with either, unless you actually plan on using it. It requires additional configuration for use in a corporate environment. There's no security risk if you leave it unconfigured. If you're a corporate user, I would let the system administrator deal with it. Otherwise, I wouldn't worry about it.

Not many sales reps have the technical know-how to know what Intel vPro is. However, if one tells you that eSATA is 'kind-a-like ethernet', you should definitely ask for another sales rep. The two are completely unrelated.

 

I am trying to keep track of NVIDIA driver revisions, and how it looks on my 6700, K5000, no open apps, system apparently quiet. It's an unscientific test; I run it three times, and now I start reporting the range of the three tests as there are variations. Over time I suspect the improvement in driver performance will be more obvious:

I ran 3DMark11 to test (I ran test three times each in case any caching etc.). This test is of course unique to my system, plus I run core/memory at 720/1700 using NVIDIA Inspector per Bokeh’s recommendation (and have since the 6700 first came out). So just use this to comparatively view the differences in drivers.

It appears Physics have improved in a statistically significant way with the newest drivers:

296.79 (original):
P5698
Graphics - 5435
Physics: 9342
Combined: 4667

305.93:
P5887
Graphics: 5663
Physics: 9428
Combined:4651

306.97:
P5928
Graphics: 5708
Physics: 9462
Combined:4681

307.45
P5901-P5938 in three tests
Graphics: 5675-5725
Physics: 9374 - 9442
Combined: 4674-4676

310.70
P5885-P5939 in three tests
Graphics: 5648-5718
Physics: 9518-9540
Combined: 4665-4680

 

How is the fan noise of K5000m at maximum utilization? My 680m is making hell lot of noise, maximum fan i think. temperature at 100% utilization is about 70C, furmarked.
The noise started even from 60C , compared to M6000 the noise is moderate at 67C, max utilization.

 

There is a great company if you are looking for a slim just the computer and the power supply bag. It's by Waterfield. Laptop Sleeve - Notebook Sleeve - Computer Sleeve - Laptop Case - Windows - Linux - Android - TSA Checkpoint Friendly | SFBags - WaterField Designs

You can get the horizontal or vertical configuration. I have the horizontal with the additional piggyback pouch. The pouch has enough room for the power supply, and mouse.

 

Hi!

I did not try BOOQ, but I use this for my M6600 (which has the same dimensions) for over a year:

Claire Chase Executive Briefcase X-wide 154E-Saddle - Luggage Pros

If you like leather it is great (but not a lightweight). And you can have it as slimmer version as well. But it just fits the M6600 (side protection has to be taken out). But it is great thick leather which protects quite well, very elegant looking.