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    ==>The Official Studio XPS 1640 + ATi 4670 GPU Owner's Thread <== *Part 2*

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by BatBoy, Oct 12, 2009.

  1. BatBoy

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    The previous Studio XPS 1640/1645 + ATi 4670 Owner's Thread was getting too large and slowing down forum search, so this is the new thread.

    Original Link to the first Studio XPS 1640/1645 + ATi 4670.


    Thanks!
     
    BatBoy, Oct 12, 2009
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  2. 7even

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    first

    haha sorry i had to :p
     
    7even, Oct 12, 2009
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    Yay! Does anyone know if the CPU and the GPU are sharing the same heatsink in this laptop?
     
    Zeybek, Oct 12, 2009
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  4. nomoredell

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    there is a new review on studio 16 @notebookcheck.net
    its very technical and comprehensive, covers everything including ssd tests,
    with the only exception of rgb led screen which was covered heavily last year.
    http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Dell-Studio-XPS-16-ATI-HD4670-Notebook.21440.0.html
    gpu is "one gigabyte of video memory of type DDR3 ", not gdrr3.
    nope, 2 seperate heatsinks connected to one fan.
     
    nomoredell, Oct 12, 2009
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  5. scorpeeon

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    "The graphic chip has one gigabyte of video memory of type DDR3 in the tested configuration at hand. In comparison to GDDR3 video memories, the normal DDR3 modules are considerably cheaper, but also a bit slower. Moreover, ATI states a maximum power consumption of around 30W for the chip."

    mmmm.. WHAT? everywhere i read about 4670 in sxps 16 it was a clear fact it has GDDR3 and not ddr2/ddr3/other crap. gpu-z shows gddr3 too. with that type of memory (ddr2/3) i think it would suck in all performance tests, but that's not the case. so how the hell this tester thinks for so sure its a crappy ddr3 vram? :S
     
    scorpeeon, Oct 12, 2009
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  6. Limstift

    Limstift Notebook Geek

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    I recognized that the the test model have 5 rows of vents, while mine only have 4 (I have 3670). Do all models equipped with HD4670 have 5 rows of individual vents?

    Take a look at this picture:
    [​IMG]

    Compared to this:
    [​IMG]

    It seems to me that they've made an improvement to the cooling system, allowing more heat to escape upward when screen is fully opened.
     
    Limstift, Oct 12, 2009
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  7. scorpeeon

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    i have 4670 and only 4 rows..
     
    scorpeeon, Oct 12, 2009
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  8. nomoredell

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    i have 2 studio 16s, the black lid with ati3670 has 4 rows,
    the white lid with ati4670 has 5 rows.
    well, its an improvement.

    as far as im concerned, mine scores 6770 on 3d06 mark, its very good for a 128 bit mid range card.
     
    nomoredell, Oct 12, 2009
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  9. Diaz2010

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    Mine with black lid and 4670 only has 4.
     
    Diaz2010, Oct 12, 2009
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  10. KLOVER

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    Have other owners with the 4760 confirmed it has GDDR3 ram (vs. DDR3)?
     
    KLOVER, Oct 12, 2009
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  11. Limstift

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    If the white one has a different cooling system, we should claim Dell to replace ours. Someone please call support and ask what's going on!
     
    Limstift, Oct 12, 2009
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  12. Diaz2010

    Diaz2010 Notebook Geek

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    I am going to chat with them tonight( I find I get better results that way) I kind of want the white anyway...lol
     
    Diaz2010, Oct 12, 2009
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    i don't even know how to tell that for sure.. maybe if u disassemble it and look the memory's id.
    all the programs i tried say gddr3. btw this memory is clocked at an effective clock of 1600 mhz. i didn't even heard of a simple ddr3 memory that has this speed, only like 1333..
     
    scorpeeon, Oct 12, 2009
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  14. tahitisand

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    I have the black lid and 4670 and mine has 5 rows. I received mine on Sept 10.
     
    tahitisand, Oct 12, 2009
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  15. Diaz2010

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    I received mine sept 25. What CPU do you have?
     
    Diaz2010, Oct 12, 2009
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  16. tahitisand

    tahitisand Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the T9600.
     
    tahitisand, Oct 12, 2009
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  17. freedom16

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    5150Joker how is the speakers on clevo? What speaker chipset's do they use?
     
    freedom16, Oct 12, 2009
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  18. freedom16

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    I also wish they had atleast a backlit keyboard
     
    freedom16, Oct 12, 2009
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  19. Diaz2010

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    I have the P8700 maybe its just for the Txxxx series.
     
    Diaz2010, Oct 12, 2009
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  20. chewyeong90

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    No, mine's P8600 and I have 5 rows, received at Sept 18
     
    chewyeong90, Oct 12, 2009
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  21. Diaz2010

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    Well I am chating with dell support all they are saying they can do is give a refund... :(
     
    Diaz2010, Oct 12, 2009
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  22. chewyeong90

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    You are chatting now ? Where do you live ? Maybe different places offer different config ? :confused:
     
    chewyeong90, Oct 12, 2009
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  23. Diaz2010

    Diaz2010 Notebook Geek

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    I live in the USA...
     
    Diaz2010, Oct 12, 2009
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    Got the P8600 too and 5 rows. Ive had the system since the 18th of sept. To be honest ive had a look at the system and the only dif seems to be that piece of plastic overing the vent, which is easily removed.

    It literally just clicks and slides out when the battery is out, so i cant imagine it would be a big ordeal to get dell to change it or to do it urself if they send ya it(thats doubtful though).

    Definity worth havin id say, to get a bit more hot air out!!
     
    WDLandry, Oct 13, 2009
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  25. Mackan

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    I asked this is another thread, but no one cared to show any 'proof' that it was GDDR3. Now, with this new review, one kinda gets worried... Do they use sometimes use DDR3, sometimes GDDR3?

    And for the cooling, do they sometimes have 4 rows instead of 5 rows for cooling...? Inconsistent Dell.
     
    Mackan, Oct 13, 2009
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  26. Limstift

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    The newest versions (just the white one?) have 5 rows.
     
    Limstift, Oct 13, 2009
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  27. iaTa

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    I have the red lid, received in July in the USA and I have 5 rows.
     
    iaTa, Oct 13, 2009
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  28. chrusti

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    Mine has 5! Yay!, guess I got one of the improved models ^,^(
     
    chrusti, Oct 13, 2009
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  29. haris163

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    Mine has 5 rows, black lid 4670, ordered early August.
     
    haris163, Oct 13, 2009
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  30. nomoredell

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    so you just removed that plastic cover? i have done that, its just a snap in piece, no screw fastened . its very easy to remove it off or put it back in.
     
    nomoredell, Oct 13, 2009
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  31. WDLandry

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    Ya i had to take it off after my laptop had its fall. That particular part popped out. Fortunately didnt break and was able to slide it back in.

    If you place the laptop bottom up and take out the battery.
    Slide that piece towards where the battery is and itll go about an inch b4 it stops. Then all you gotta do is slide it away from the laptop in the same way/direction u slide the battery out.

    Theres no screws or clips and that piece of plastic is quite sturdy so i cant imagine itll will break by sliding it out(well considering mine survived a nasty bang on concrete without breaking) unless you do it wrong.

    And also internally i dont see any other difference to my laptops cooling system compared to pictures ive seen of other older systems, bar the 5 slits of course.
     
    WDLandry, Oct 13, 2009
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  32. orei

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    mine received on 12 of august got 5 rows!!! with 4670!!!

    bye my friends!!
     
    orei, Oct 14, 2009
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  33. Aquqman123

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    Anyone tested the new BIOS update A11? Is there any significant improvement?
     
    Aquqman123, Oct 14, 2009
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  34. killaz05

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    I am having trouble downloading it. But it says it improves boot time
     
    killaz05, Oct 14, 2009
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  35. Casual864

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    If you have trouble downloading it, use Internet Explorer. I couldn't download from dell support page until I tried with internet explorer now it works like a charm.
     
    Casual864, Oct 14, 2009
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  36. SxualVnilla

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    I tried it after dropping my poor baby on a hardwood floor. Really should have gotten that complete care warranty. Lesson learned. I think it looks better. I know the startup time is now nuts with Windows 7. I really clicked flash and almost 2 minutes later it already rebooted and got to the desktop.
     
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  37. killaz05

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    Okay, downloaded it. Not much difference at all though.
     
    killaz05, Oct 14, 2009
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    Didn't notice any significant improvement though
     
    chewyeong90, Oct 14, 2009
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  39. MrSpock2002

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    Aside from the new bios there are also new drivers that were put out on the 7th. I am hoping the new touchpad drivers fix some issues with the external mouse and disabling on startup when you DONT have a mouse plugged in..

    Edit: I got mine almost a month ago. 5 slots and it's black. Plus the 4670 has GDDR3 memory.
     
    MrSpock2002, Oct 14, 2009
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  40. nomoredell

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    How did you verify it's GDDR3? Maybe need to take a look at the actual modules?
     
    Mackan, Oct 15, 2009
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  42. Mechanized Menace

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    Does the 4670 have Thermal Sensors?? And can you guys see it on HwMonitor or GPU Tool??
    because I Cant is there something wrong here??
     
    Mechanized Menace, Oct 15, 2009
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  43. KompressorV12

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    Yes it is GDDR3 and GPU-Z shows temps... my laptop was built the first week of September, it has the 5 rows or whatever... I made a post about it earlier though I didn't know the vents got larger... but from my first sxps16 that was built early august to this one runs much cooler... I've let many people use this laptop and not one person has mentioned anything about heat

    [​IMG]
     
    KompressorV12, Oct 15, 2009
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  44. KungFuHamster

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    I've got 5. I ordered it on July 1. Could be around that date that it changed. At least it was changed by then :)

    (In response to the first page)
     
    KungFuHamster, Oct 15, 2009
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  45. Mechanized Menace

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    hey you think this is why my performance is bad min temp recorded by GPU-z was 58'c [​IMG]
     
    Mechanized Menace, Oct 15, 2009
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  46. killaz05

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    mine is the same temp as yours mkelliny
     
    killaz05, Oct 16, 2009
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  47. Mechanized Menace

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    any problems performance wise killaz05 ?
     
    Mechanized Menace, Oct 16, 2009
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  48. KompressorV12

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    my pics were from surfing the net only... nothing really intensive
     
    KompressorV12, Oct 16, 2009
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    I've just joined the owner's club, placed my order yesterday through Dell Australia. When I get the laptop I plan on doing a fresh install with windows vista to get rid of the crapware. Has anyone run into any problems with this, regarding finding drivers etc. Also where is the best place to obtain the windows vista media? I haven't done this before as my previous laptop was just a plain XP install.
     
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    @guru

    Alot of people do decide to do a clean install but to be honest it maybe more hassle then its worth.

    All the bloatware can be easily removed my the normal add/remove program process. And to be honest theres not alot, compared with other dell computers ive gotten
    (god my xps m1210 was packed with all different kinds of sh*t when i first got it)

    Up to you though
     
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