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    First things to do: New xps1330

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by alrokerisfat, Jul 3, 2008.

  1. alrokerisfat

    alrokerisfat Notebook Enthusiast

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    my new xps1330 should be arriving today. Looking for setup suggestions...

    This is what I got:

    4 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz (2 DIMMs)
    200 GB Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive 9.5MM (7200)
    Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 - this shouldn't get as hot as the bigger card should it?
    9 Cell Primary Battery
    XPS M1330 Laptop: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7250 (2.0GHz/800Mhz
    FSB,>> 2MB Cache)
    Intel 4965 802.11a/g/n Dual-Band Mini Card

    for $1400
     
    alrokerisfat, Jul 3, 2008
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  2. Mr. Dude

    Mr. Dude Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just Check for anything wrong, Install your software, and Have fun with it!
     
    Mr. Dude, Jul 3, 2008
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    DJY Notebook Guru

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    Flash your BIOS to ver A11 to help with thermals.
     
    DJY, Jul 3, 2008
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  4. Lao

    Lao Notebook Evangelist

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    And do the copper modd. :D
     
    Lao, Jul 3, 2008
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  5. alrokerisfat

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    copper mod void warranty?
     
    alrokerisfat, Jul 3, 2008
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    Lao Notebook Evangelist

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    Not if you keep the thermal pad and install it before sending the laptop to warranty. ;)

    Thing is: if you do the copper modd now, there's little chance you will need the warranty for changing the mobo. If you don't do it, there's a big chance you'll need the warranty after 6-7 months.

    I did it and my laptop is a month old. I kept the thermal pad and I can always reverse the process. ;)

    Anyway, I did my laptop a huge favor. ;)
     
    Lao, Jul 3, 2008
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  7. alrokerisfat

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    seems like dell ****ed up my order... I think I am going Mac

    I am tired of Dell reps lying - "I sent it 2nd day air" - it came in 7 days and was shipped 3-5 day after I was charged 59 $ for second day. impossible to talk to a manager to get something done.... GOD their customer service is killing them
     
    alrokerisfat, Jul 3, 2008
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  8. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    Come to the dark side.....you won't regret it! *motions ominously* ;)
     
    Khris, Jul 3, 2008
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