Finally SXPS 1647 comes out on Dell Website

That's what I would have thought ...

The UK site didn't have them last I checked and I need a new laptop asap. Going to return my p8700.

 

Merely changing the processor to i5, may not solve the inherit HEAT issue with SXPS

 

Because its only 10W less I believe. True.

 

What heat issue?

 

It has a new ATI 5730 it's on the canadian web site.

http://configure.dell.com/dellstore...&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&kc=laptop-studio-xps-16

 

Thats interesting.

 

Very interesting. If that card can be ordered in a 1645 config I'm returning this one.

 

Lol ^^ that's the last thing I needed to see :/

 

I just cancelled my 1645 order and got the 1647 with the i7-620M processor and the ATI 5730 graphics. The expected ship date is Feb. 4...Hopefully all the throttling issues are solved. Probably not, but still hoping!

 

Thats the funniest post I have read today.

 

That's the funniest post I have read today.

 

I wish there was a somewhat cheap way to upgrade my 1640... these new processors are making me drool

 

You know that feeling that you have before you hit that "SUBMIT ORDER" ?? confused...Am I doing the right thing?... Should I ?... Should I not? I knew from the get go that the 1645 had throttling issues but I was like @#$k@@#$ THAT i will press that submit button and I hope it will get fixed later. So his post reminded me of I went thru before buying.

 

I was blissfully ignorant of the situation when I ordered and the i7 had just launched pretty much (I ordered on 10/31). I was ecstatic...until I tried playing Portal, then I tried Fallout 3. I modded the drivers and messed with all types of stuff and eventually the crackling sound/throttling faded and I thought it was over. Then one day while playing Dragon Age it returned with a vengeance. I found this forum and a detailed description of what the issue was with a carefully worded google search lol. I'm not sure which is worse, ordering knowing there's an issue or finding one on your own.

 

I think ordering knowing that I might be throwing $$ down the drain tops it all. U cant top that

 

You're probably right. If the issue gets fixed will you get another 1645? Or are you off Dell?

 

I was eying the ENVY 15 but if it wasnt for the crappy Customer service, but again i know the envy has same issues. I will probably get the i7 again if fixed, not the i5.
ASUS's upcoming G73JH is looking nicer by the minute.

 

Asus systems have some nice specs...I just don't want mine bursting into flames. Then again I ran that risk back on the 90W PA lol plus the build quality has never wowed me too much. I do like their netbooks though.

 

I think we should all just save up for what we all secretly want: A Panasonic Toughbook....Even if they burst into flames, it'll still work!! You can put on some oven mits and use itself to beat out its own fire!

L.

 

1647 have been removed from dell usa. i cant see them

 

They're probably putting the finishing touches on the Dell signature throttle.

 

It might just be hard to find there, I have problems finding specific system models too
I'll go see if I can find it.

EDIT: Yes, it appears to be gone.

 

Dont spoil my evening

 

The throttled love company

 

That's the funniest post I have read today. :tongue:

 

Actually I was being quite serious. The 1640 was the one with the heat issue. The 1645's internal components were rearranged and I've experienced no uncomfortable temperatures, even after hours of gaming.

 

how about fan on 1645 vs 1640? does it run more on 1645?

 

CPU throttled almost 75% and you still expect heating issues?? HAhh
There are no heating issues with the 1645, yet.

 

For the most part my 1645 is quiet which I take to mean the fan is off or low. In spite of that my temps rarely exceed 62C unless I'm gaming.

 

Confirmed that it's actually gone and not just hard-to-find. I had one saved in my wishlist on 1/11 and it now says "This item is no longer valid." Going to call and find out what's up.

 

hi

did you call them? i try to chat and i could not chat with them online!

 

Currently chatting and calling at the same time. They chat lady tried to tell me that 1645 was the newest model number (after not knowing the difference between a 1640 and a 1645, lol) and so I showed her a quote I got on a 1647. She's been silent since. Haven't gotten off hold on the phone, so I'll have to see how that goes.

 

Throttlegate. The name becomes more appropriate with each passing day.

 

Ok so still one day after and the 1647 did not come back so im assuming it wasn't site maintenance it was a deliberate move.
I can clearly say now that the 1647 has been throttled off from the site.

 

It's up at http://www.dell.ca/ (Canadian Site), but I did notice that the dual core i7 is not present, neither is the AMD 5730 1GB.

 

It is if you use the link posted on page 11.

I am, however, annoyed that it's not up on the US site, period, much less with the 5730.

 

Well, mine shipped today. Should get it on the 14th. I guess I will be the first one...

I would have like the 5xxx series video card as I honestly would have preferred the built in IGP graphics as it conserves power, and I don't really care about gaming, but this was the only spec where I could get the top end CPU, SSD, nice wifi/etc. But oh well, that's how it always goes...

 

Do you know if they are sending you the 90W or 130W?

 

Nope, not for sure. It is not listed in the big parts breakdown. I will report up when I get it on Thursday, but based on a few things, I would bet it's a 90w.

 

the biggest mistake DELL have made is to send 90W adapter to SXPS 1645 (and 1640 with Ati 4670 if you use a high end T-Cpu)

the only SXPS who really handle only 90W is actually SXPS with Ati 3670 and P-Cpu, (thats the rig who eats less power)

this i7 quad SXPS with Ati 4670 eats about 7-10W more and needs a PA-13 Adapter (130W)

 

Any news for the UK website?

 

I have a 1640 w/ a t9800 and 4670. It gets hot sure, but no no power issues or throttling what so ever.

 

You have a 1640. The issue is so far only really noticed in the 1645.

 

I spoke to dell chat on sunday, they said it will officially appear in dell AU website on monday, on tuesday i chat with another dell rep, they told me it got an "engineering issue" and they still waiting for engineer to give them the "green light" to sell the RTS module and today i can't be bother to chat with them

7 dell representative + 1 kiosk guy = 5 different answer

I don't know whether this applies in UK but good luck XD

 

AU? Austria or Austrilia?

 

Australia mate XD

 

Thanks! I don't know how simialir Dell is with either country.

It's pissing me off! I need a laptop and I need it with new spec so it will last!

 

After writing an email to the president of Dell France Montpellier, Dell called me.

He called me he knows the problem of throttling and he propose to me a refound of my SXPS 1645 or change my 1645 by 1647 i7 620M (only 4670 available... For him, the 5730 on the Dell CA was a bug and it unaivailable for the moment). But he dosen't recommand to me to change by the 1647 with 4670 because he tested it and he saw the same problem of throttling.....

So he recommand to me for change for free my 1645 :

Alienware M15x - i7 620M (with refound) - GTX 260M - SSD 256 Go - Intel 5300 - Battery 9 cell - Full HD 15,6".

But I dosen't like the design of the Alienware. So I'm not yet decided...

But according to him, the 1647 with 4670 = THROTTLING ISSUE

 

Wow that speaks volumes. Dell is not planning to fix this issue at all. Take it man. Just get the black design AW and turn the lights off in the front. Yes its a bit thicker. Ok much thicker, but currently its a better machine then the xps.

 

The AW is a lot heavier than the SXPS from what I have heard. Personally I dont give a shiz about the throttling issue as 99% of the time I wont be gaming. Hell I would have preferred the built in IGP over the ATI card but oh well. Pics/mini-review/etc will be up tomorrow when it gets delivered. I'm stoked!


EDIT: So who do I contacts to get an official 1647 Owners lounge thread going?