do you actually think the 1730 is worth 2500?
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I think he means that he loves it that much
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Do you have any audio/video latency issues with the 5.1usb?, can't get mine quite right. -
El and Rip, please keep us/me updated on the 5.1 usb - waiting to try it out till I hear back from you two.
Rip, after your post about lag and click issues, I checked it out on Creative's forums. There doesn't seem to be much love for this thing over there. Apparently, you're not alone w/the problems - and just about everyone on the forum has relegated the unit to playing music only. Kinda sad...
Otherwise, it looks like I'll just keep my coax output on the dongle. Simualted surround seems to be ok (I know that's essentially what the 5.1 usb does, too). EAX support would be nice, but so far not essential.
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I'm probably going to return mine, the bad part is that it sounds awesome when it's not spazzing out, and I like the volume dial.
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Hank, the temperatures were referring to my setup.
I dunno what's up with it, my two GPUs have insanely different temperatures, and yes I'm in SLI. Currently I have 74 degrees GPU1, 69 Degrees GPU2. At times I can have 75 degrees GPU2, 94 degrees GPU1! I don't understand why it does this. If you can shed any light, please do. And yes I'm on the 18x.xx drivers. -
you need 185.68+ to have the dynamidc sli underclocking. Anything earlier does not have it.
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I've been on 185.85 since it came out, so that's not the issue.
Lol, amusingly, I have tried both your suggestions. Currently I have it on a cooler - usually it has the rear propped up with a grill - to allow optimal air ventilation *and* keep it propped up. These temperatures are consistent throughout =-(
If I put on the Sims 3 right now and left it 5 mins, the temperatures would rocket. Infact, I'll put it on now and let you know how it runs. Strangely enough, I just looked and my temperatures are both at 66C - I've never seen that lol. It may be because I'm installing the 3D Software though.
Edit: I remembered that I had installed the 186.08 drivers. I uninstalled them, reinstalled 185.85, and enabled SLI. Now my temperatures are 94/92 while playing 10 minutes of Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 X.x This is sitting on a cooler too. Do those temperatures seem a bit overkill to anyone else? -
IMO anything over the 9x'c is too hot.
Have you cleaned the cooling fans recently?
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Please note that not all the coolers are the same, in fact some coolers will only make things worse since they block the air flow instead of helping it.. Could you try and just raise the back of the lappy and see the temps ? -
Room temp at the minute is quite cold =-P As for the cleaning, Dell replaced the heatsink, cooling fans and motherboard only 2 months ago, and it had a good cleanout then. Since then I haven't done any thorough cleaning, just a quick vacuum of the fans now and then.
mfractal, I had the back raised for months before I got this cooler. The temperatures are almost identical - I cannot cool this thing no matter what I do. I bought the cooler in the hope that it would make things better and it does seem to when idle - but when it's gaming there's not a chance =-( I'm just living safe in the knowledge that I made Dell aware of the issue months ago, so if it craps out I can refer back and tell them they shoulda fixed it then. Although they replaced the cooling parts it still tends to get overly warm unfortunately.
If anyone has any suggestions on what I can do on the PC to cool it please let me know. However as far as moving it/propping it up is concerned, it's pretty much useless =-D I've had heat issues since I first got this laptop, from the beginning it's always been propped up at the back. I dread to think what the temps would be like if it was flat on a desk... X.x -
I'm I right in assuming that this internal drive works in M1730?
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=BLK-UJ-120-DO&cpc=SCH -
Could it be that the heatsink is not seated right or maybe a problem with the thermal compound...
Will you consider applying AS5 ? BTW how are the CPU temps ?
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Have you tried Batboy's GPU driver clean install instruction?
1. Uninstall 'NVIDIA DRIVERS' via the Programs & Features (Add/Remove Programs) Control panel
2. Reboot into Safe Mode (F8 @ the Dell Logo)
3. Run Driver Sweeper and clean 'NVIDIA DISPLAY DRIVER'
4. Run CCLeaner and run the Registry Sweep
5. Reboot
6. Install your new 185.81 driver
There might be leftover from older drivers, that do not let downclock work correctly; clean installing them may not make much difference, but do give it a try.
Also, have you got the same temp in Vista?
I was wondering if any member from America could possibly do me favour?
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i don't think the driver is the issue, since the temps are high when gaming, and in that case downclocking will not help, since the whole gpu power is needed.
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Thanks for the replies. In response:
I run CCleaner after every uninstall, so I've pretty much done those instructions without knowing =-P And yeah these temperatures were in Vista too.
CPU is currently showing as:
CPU: 56C
Core 1: 52C
Core 2: 52C
This is Everest telling me this =-P
I think those are normal temps for a CPU right?
What is AS5? If it's a thermal paste then no, I'm not willing to go into the beast myself. Too much of a 'high risk' factor on my part =-P I didn't realise the temps were so bad =-(
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my temps were never higher than 84 in red alert on similar settings to yours, or in any other game for that matter.
94 degrees it's pretty high and from my experience the gpus will not survive for long like this. AS5 = arctic silver 5, a thermal paste. I would suggest trying it out.That does sound like a badly seated heatsink/thermal paste. -
Would this be a step Dell would do? I have already had three components replaced, all that's left for them to do would be the GPU. I've never got onto them since they replaced it =-/ -
i doubt they would bother to replace the gpu just cause it's running hot. when it burns - that's another story.
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CPU temps - anything to worry about? Could it be the same thing causing these to be warm?
Also, I've never had a Dell before. If I let my warranty lapse can I extend it at a later date? I get my student loans September, my warranty lapses in August =-( -
don't worry about the cpu temps.. we're talking idle temps right ? if so, what are the temps under load ? anything above 60 is high...
you can extend the warranty after it expires... dell are very comfortable with their warranty policy. -
As for CPU...erm...gaming it's around 60. If I'm doing something really CPU intensive (such as converting a DVD) it can hit high 60s. Don't think it's ever went higher than 60s. -
ok. so you're cool cpu-wise...
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I just went through to a sales rep about the warranty, and they closed the conversation on me. Extremely rude too. Not amused ¬.¬; -
you mean the chat ? i've been able to chat with tech support almost all the time.
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Strange. Yeah I mean the online chat. When I try to get through it gives me this error:
Chat with a Product Support representative
All chat representatives are currently busy assisting other customers or the queue is closed. XPS Inspiron Chat is available Monday - Friday, 10 am - 9:30 pm.
Would you like to send an e-mail to get assistance with your issue?
Maybe Dell just hate me =-P -
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... amazing deal... if only someone in america can order and send me one...
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I just bought this ram with the 15% off coupon new egg gave out this morning. Do you guys think the ram will run the timings at 4-4-4-12 when it down clocks to 667? MUSHKIN RAM
I have an XPS M1730 from the deal that was poster earlier last month and need to upgrade the ram from 2gigs to 4gigs.
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Online chat seems a waste to me... just call them. They are available 24x7. The two numbers I have stored in my cell are: 800.456.3355 and 800.822.8965.
On the subject of extending warranty, just hit this URL and then enter your service tag, there is a link on the lower right of the table about extending warranty:
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PM'ed Quicklite.
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I have an issue with DVI and my Sharp 37inch LCD. I cant get the 1730 to display the desktop to ONLY my Sharp TV. I've reloaded drivers and messed with ever setting known...even called Dell who wanted me to doa system resore!? I got the pc last week...
Any suggestions?
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No, no audio issues whatsoever, except when I have way too many apps started and my CPU usage is close to 100%. Only happens with MANY APS using all of the CPU, and what I get is minor skips, but I know it`s the usage of the CPU, not the card. I give it a good 8/10 since I hate the cables and the wiring, other than that, it`s awesome for my taste.
I wouldn`t sell it unless I was dying and needed the cash. Or 2500$ offered
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Well, gaming, music everyday, movies, and usual work related stuff : word, powerpoint, mathcad, autocad etc.
It runs 24/7 since October last year...and no complaints about the audio. -
os? xp? vista? 64-bit? 32-bit?
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Can someone tell me what you run or look at (or install) to see these temps in the video card and in the CPU?
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I use CPUID Hardware Monitor.
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SomeFormOFhuman has the dumbest username.
Hardware Monitor (HWM for short) is one of those simple and effective ways to check your CPU, HDDs, ACPI and GPU temps. I run HWM all the time at have it minimized to the background while gaming. This will help show what is the min/max values of my components.
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i use Everest, and make it output cpu 1/2 gpu 1/2 and all 3 fans speeds to the lcd so i can see the temps while i am gaming (where it's most important)
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it jumps between zero, close to 2000 and close to 2500.. that's the 3 speeds i saw...
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if there only was a program to control all the 3 fans like i8kfangui for the m1730....
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Yeah I wanted something similar =-( Dell says no such thing exists, I asked them heh. -
Ok - Whoever grabbed the NEW M1730 backpack on Fleabay for $50 USD (free shipping) you are on my $*+^!T list... lol
Argh. I was just about to use the buy it now feature and then had to leave for an appointment and I come back and its gone. Oh well, snooze you lose. Should've just bought it.
On another note, anyone interested in a rollup USB keyboard? lol - check this out:
http://www.toppcworld.com/productsS...080-brandid-2-typeid-18-model-852-detail.html -
tom
Dell XPS M1730 Owner's Lounge, Take 2
Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by J-Bytes, Sep 27, 2007.