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    Can i possbaly mod any more

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by scottbenntt, Dec 2, 2008.

  1. scottbenntt

    scottbenntt Notebook Consultant

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    Hi all

    I have an M1530 (SIG) and i have done basically everything to improve peformance.

    Vista tips and tweaks - all of em. :)
    fresh install :p
    Overclocked - :D ;) :p
    Undervolted - :) :p ;) :D

    is their anything else i love modding so much lol :cool:
     
    scottbenntt, Dec 2, 2008
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    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Maybe you could clean the fans and vent if your laptop is getting a dusty ;)
     
    David, Dec 2, 2008
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    Funny how you're a big foxconn fan, my dad's one of the head researchers there. they don't treat their employees very well.
     
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  4. scottbenntt

    scottbenntt Notebook Consultant

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    lol funny isent it i just think the name is cool

    and ive cleaned out the dust also lol
     
    scottbenntt, Dec 2, 2008
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    thermal paste?
     
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    David, Dec 2, 2008
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    copper mod?
     
    aan310, Dec 2, 2008
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    Copper mod doesnt work for 8600m GT's since they dont use a thermal pad or shim. Doing it will crack the GPU die
     
    flipfire, Dec 2, 2008
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    scottbenntt Notebook Consultant

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    my GPu high temp is only 76 and my CPU is 60-65
    no need for copper mod

    cool thanks david i have 2 slots free
    Bit big for a protable GPS lol
    I already got a Avermedia express card

    looks like ive done everything :(
     
    scottbenntt, Dec 2, 2008
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    Are There sound card for Mini PCI-E
     
    scottbenntt, Dec 2, 2008
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    If you have $400 you can buy a x9000 processor lol
     
    flipfire, Dec 2, 2008
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    scottbenntt Notebook Consultant

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    Sick but hey wait i cant overclock it so the $400 is a massive bloody waste lol
    i really need something to do i have the next 2 months off school wth am i going to do with my self more to the point im broke as well.
     
    scottbenntt, Dec 2, 2008
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    that GPS mod sounds pretty freaking sweet.
    i might just do that haha
     
    lsn4xps, Dec 3, 2008
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