Sorry, you're right. You have to go to Computer> Properties > Performance Information and Tools > Advance Tools > View Advance System Details in System Information > Components > Display.
From there it says adapter RAM XXX Mine says 256 mb. Right above that is NVIDIA GeoForce 9400.
Nothing else...
I called tech and they had a tech come out with a new motherboard (with upgraded graphics card). Although they didn't give the tech a new fan that must go with it so it has not been installed yet.
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UPDATE: well the system is going back, and unfortunately since I bought it from outlet, they can't just send me out another system for some unknown reason (especially with the updated MB/GPU). So therefore I am getting my money back.
I found a few systems on outlet with the 512mb video card, but the cpu isn't really there (less than 2.2). So I could get that one, or just wait it out, but that 15% off is off this Wednesday. -
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I will keep on checking out outlet to see if I can find what I want. I already have a nice XPS 730 which is getting replaced cause of water damage (don't ask) so I don't need nothing nuts like a quad in my laptop, but if the prices is right sure why not
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^ Glad to help, after all money is money.
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maybe the p9600 otherwise the T series might cause heat issues
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I have the P9600 and love it; great temps and speed for virtualization. I'd stay away from the T series only because of the higher wattage. If the CPU cooler wasn't linked to the GPU coolers, I'd be more accepting of it. I thought there was a 3.06GHz unit, but right now it's the T9800 (2.93GHz) vs. my P9600 (2.66GHz). The T series is 35W while the P is 25W.
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so by how much would my temps increase? coming from 2.4 p8600 to t9800 2.93??
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Hi everybody,
I'm thinking of buying a xps 1340 (P8800/G210M/4GB/cheapest HD)from dell but I got a few questions:
1. I can't select a better CPU than the P8800, why? (I saw some people buying a p9600 powered 1340!)
2. Is the HD a 2.5" one? I'm planning on buying the cheapest one and replacing it by the Scorpio Black 320GB 7200RPM I have in my current laptop, can I do it without removing the warranty?
3. I saw there are just 3 USB ports, how are they plugged? Is there 3 differents ports on the motherboard or is there a switch inside? I have at least 4 USB + 1 eSata items to plug (eSata external HD, USB sound card, gaming pad, Razer keyboard (2 slots)... So can I plug a USB switch on it?
4. Does it handle dual screen? (I mean 2 external screens, not 1 screen + the laptop screen).
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2. Yes. This shouldn't be a problem, just don't screw anything up and you're fine. However, if it were me I'd get a decent drive with the laptop and use a USB/eSATA case for that Scorpio.
3. Mine only has 2, and one of them is shared with an eSATA port. So I recommend a hub or start getting Bluetooth items (I use a Razer Orichi BT mouse).
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Also, i cannnot find any information of the 1520 wireless cards. Even dell rep had no idea.
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So I've have the unique opportunity to try out all three graphics card options that Dell offer for the XPS 1340. I originally ordered and paid for the Nividia 210m. Unfortunately, I was shipped a laptop with the 9400 (base) graphics card. Dell told me they would send a tech out to replace my mother board (required with the upgraded graphics card) with updated card. Outside of that, everything worked great. No heat issues, no freezes, etc. Although I didn't game on the comp, every other "test" and websites were smooth...streaming movies looked great.
Tech came out and installed the new motherboard and graphics card... Somehow they shipped the 9500 graphics card, which is really a combo of the base 9400 with an option of turning on the 9500 during times where there are high demands on the graphics card. I've been running my comp with this setup for about an hour. The comp is on my desk. As soon as I turned on the performance mode, the fan started up and hasn't stopped. I have not done anything with demanding graphics. The heat difference is noticeable. I can see where the complaints are coming from.
Tomorrow, the 210 is supposed to be hear and then I will report what my experience is with that one. As it stands, I wouldn't spend the money for a 9500 "upgrade". I would rarely run my comp in the performance mode b/c I would fear damaging my laptop (although I really don't have anything to base that off of except that a lot of heat and tiny electronic components don't seem like a good mix).
Update on 9500 ---> Another hour of use and running different programs that will test graphics card, cpu, ect. I also downloaded CoreTemp to get accurate readings. While running graphic intensive apps, temps got to about 59-65 degrees. I don't think that is too high, but I am not an expert. -
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9400m runs smoother because 9500 ge will cause microstutter. however, i believe 210mgs will run better because both gpus are similar. 9400m is around 2000 3dmark06 and 210m is around 2400 or a little bit better.
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anyone here with a t processor one with 2.93ghz or higher?
I want to ask the user how is the heat, because people say its gona be higher than on p type processor which is tru but I want to know if it still performs well and doesnt over heat a lot.
I remember earlier models of xps1340 had options for 2.8 2.9 processors, now it looks like they either ran out of them, or trying to sell the stuff that they have too much of, or maybe it was causing a lot of heat problems.
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2. HD is indeed 2.5" and you can replace it as you want, dell even got how-to on thier site.
3. Only 2 usb port, so get a switch or BT items.
4. No, the graphic card can just output to 2 targets, and not to hdmi and displayport at the same time. But HDMI or DP and Vga works at the same time. -
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OK guys I need your help!
Ever since installing Windows 7 -64bit free OEM upgrade from dell on my xps 1340 I started having very bad video playback. Everything else Is perfectly fine, images look really nice and crisp, only video playback is very blurry and even online streaming high quality videos are blurry too.. The black color isnt as black anymore and more of a grey, and everything is smudgy.
Note: Im running single 9400MG card, with latest win 7 drivers from dell, also tried nvidia win7 drivers = same result.. Now I tried many video players. Such as standard windows media player, Latest VLC player 1.0.3 (which never let me down, and is my fav) and also tried KM Player.
Now I tried reinstalling win7 second time just to check if somehow its gona work perfectly now. still same thing. Btw when upgrading to win7 I do a clean install.
So here are some videos that I captured with win7 Snipping tool (note most of these videos are very high quality when watching on vista 64bit)
and this is how crappy they look on win7:
Is this an nvidia fault, or win7 is still an early product and they will patch this up?
Personally I think this shouldnt happen on a 5month old laptop, its not like its out dated.
My specs: 2.4 p8600 processor, 4gb ddr3 ram, 9400mg, 500gb 7200rpm.
I really dont want to switch back to vista because I preffer the quickness of win7 and the looks, but bad video playback is a huge problem for me.
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What resolution and bitrate/CODEC are you using for these? Mine plays back SD and HD stuff great. I use AVC (h.264) for my rips, and around 1Mbps for SD and up to 8Mbps for HD (1080p). I have the 9500, but I just use the 9400 for watching videos.
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well I only tride one codec pack shark007, most people recommend that one but it didnt help..
My 2 cents is: The videos should play fine with stock os features, so why is it playing these videos on vista percetly fine, and win7 sooo lousy?
Also the way I downloaded these vidoes is with Youtube downloader program... which downloads the highest quality possible video from youtube..
these videos might not be 720p... but they were very clear on vista, and as you see they are lousy now.. and streaming videos become pixelated once I put them in full screen view, and that never ever happend on vista
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In Vista, the OS didn't have MPEG4 Part 2 (DivX/XviD) or MPEG4 Part 10 (h.264) CODECs stock. So, the fact of the matter is that you were NOT using stock CODECs, but using something like ffdshow or something else. In Windows 7, they included their own interpretation of these CODECs, so you're using different CODECs to play the same files. Now, you can use a CODEC switcher (Google for it, but I think it's at Doom9) and tell Windows 7 which CODECs to use. I did it briefly to debug an issue with Nero Recode, and with the files I use I don't have any quality issues.
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but the thing is ints not only with mp4 of flv files,, its standard codecs like mpg mpeg and avi that look like crap too with standard win7 codecs. I just use vlc player it has its own codecs, and alot of people like the good quality and having one player to play everything. But either way same videos i used to watch on vista with vlc that i watch on win7 with vlc are much worse in quality... and for those other standard windows meadia formats they look bad in windows media player also, while in vista's media player it was just great...
I googled and a good number of ppl are havng this problem, yet with no results, with various graphics cards, ati, nvidia, aswell as gaming cards too.. and these ppl write that they use new drivers, yet most of win7 users do not experience this problem. its seems very random for now... but could it be something with new direct x thats effectin it? -
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=146910
Just try it. As for me, my video is fantastic. Then again, I really care for flv videos all that much due to fidelity reasons. I convert Blu-rays for use on my laptop and PS3/Xbox 360, and all my DVD/BR conversions are gorgeous in 7. BTW, I typically use Windows Media Player now since it supports my MPEG4 files by default, but I use VLC sometimes. -
I gave it a try. Still looks like crap.. lol,, :/
Thanx for your help!!
But I just dont know what to do.. maybe install vista back, and use it for at least 6 months and wait until new drivers hit nvidia, or dell, and wait till win 7 makes some serious updates?
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under the "when playing a video option" its set on "optimize video quality"
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I am a potential owner of SXPS 13. I have already done a lot of research to pinpoint the config I want. However, I am still confused about a few aspects. If someone can help me answer that it would be great.
1. Going by some of the posts in this thread, it seems taking Geforce 9500 over 9400 is actually a downgrade. Is that true? What about Geforce 210M? Do these extra upgrades give any advantage?
2. What is the difference between "Obsidian black with high gloss" and "obsidian black with leather finish"? Going by the images I can't see any difference.
3. Till now, I haven't noticed any black friday or holiday deals from Dell. Should I wait more or is it safe to assume now that the prices will stay relatively similar for the next month or two?
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Just got mine today...looking/performing goood!! But for some reason, when I closed the lid and opened it again, the internet stopped working. Does anyone know the fix to this?
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1. Yes getting a 9500M for extra $100 is a downgrade. All though its suppose to be the opposite, its suppose to give you performance boost, but in way too many games and applications it laggs, causing it to be bad performance.
While having a single 9400m integrated card is better, since its gives you no problems.
the 210m is suppose to be the best option they have right now, and a few people reported good results. It basicly gives u a boost performance when you turn on the 210m, and if you want to save power it will work on single 9400m.... So the 210m package has two video cards, 9400m( great for anything) and when you turn on 210m you have both cards working together so you get a better boost, like for gaming and other stressful tasks that demand more powerful graphics.
2. The difference in obsidian black, and leather black.. is that if you look at the back lid..( where you see a round dell logo) look at the very bottom where it has a small black rectage (right below the silver line) well that lil black space either comes in black leather or just black color that matches the rest of the laptop.... I'll give you a tip on this, leather gives it a lil more luxurious look just a lil, but overall with time it can rip and gets scratched up and then it will ruin the looks, so get the one with no leather.
3. Im pretty sure that black friday deals are for actual retail stores, not online stores... However Dell might offer Thanksgiving discounts.... I personally think you will get a better deal around middle of January,, since thats the most economically stressful time of the year right after a huge hollyday Christmas,, so most businesses do bad from Januray-February so they might have huge discounts... Well I know retail stores will, but yet again online Im not sure.
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As for the 3D Benchmarking:
I have the 9500 M (9400 MG + 9200 MGS).
My 3D2001 results are 14397 (9400) and 14400 (9400+9200), no difference,
but in 3D2006 it's 2039 (9400) to 3219 (9400+9200) a significant increase.
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I have searched the threads for about an hour but I cannot find anything on this: I received my SXPS13 on Tuesday and did a clean install of 64-bit Win7 Pro and as far as I can tell the only "problem" I have is that my HDD activity light is not flashing.
Anyone know what I can do to get this working again?
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Thats what it was set on "optimize video quality" ... After struggling with this problem for 20 or so days,, I called dell, They tried uninstalling/ installing drivers, checking power settings,,, nothing helped..... they said they are going to escalade this problem... lol thats what they told me last time I had an issue,, 5 months later no one called.
Im thinking it might differe randomly between system to system,, just like BSOD problems in the past a lot of ppl had BSOD in A07 A08 bios, I never did.... so maybe new display drivers will fix this issues for everyone, like bios A11 fixed the issues for everyone.. -
My bluetooth keeps on getting f*cked up !
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Once my bluetooth was completely gone, I had to format to get it back ..
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Did you install the Quickset application? Your BT might have been turned off (disabled).
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Does anyone know if there are Windows 7 32bit drivers for the Dell Wireless 1515 Half Mini Card (802.11n) that comes in the 1340 and if so where I can find them? The only driver listed on Dell's website for this laptop is for the 1520 card...
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I ordered the 1340 with the 512mb graphics card. I attached a screen shot of my sys info. Could someone who also is supposed to have the 512mb graphics card verify what they have under sys info?
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Thanks for the post. You must be right. They didn't send me the right graphics card. The problem is that they keep telling me that the Nvidia GeForce 210m 512mb card in on hold indefinitely even though they are still taking orders for it! They are only offering for me to send my computer back and get a full refund.
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