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    Is the NVIDIA/GPU issue worth cancelling refurb M1330?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by elude, Nov 24, 2008.

  1. elude

    elude Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    So I got a little e-shopping happy tonight, and purchased a refurbished M1330 on Dell Outlet. I previously had a M1210 and that thing was a tank, so I went ahead and went for the "newer line".

    Anyhow, so I've been spending the past hours after my purchase (I know, stupid idea) on reading how the 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS and the GPU would be causes for failure and heat issues. I usually run heavy web-cam chatting programs, AutoCAD, and wanted to get back into some light computer gaming (hence the decision to purchase the NVIDIA graphics), but now grow concerned.

    First, is it worth it to go ahead with my order? With the Dell Outlet coupon, the price I paid was pretty decent (around $700~), but with all the issues and the multi-page thread about GPU/NVIDIA problems, has me iffy. Yes I know there is a 1-year warranty, and yes I know there are some fix-attempts, but I just feel uncertain. The XPS line is suppose to be the best, and it should carry the comfurt of its class.

    Second, since I placed my order with Dell Outlet after 5PM (PST and about 2 hours ago), and it has not yet been "shipped", is it possible even though my order has been "acknowledged and confirmed" to cancel it? And what would I be looking at in regards to getting my money back (since its already a "pending charge" on my account).

    Any input is great appreciated. If I cancel the order on the M1330, I probably would be looking at a Vaio FW series I've been lurking on.

    Sorry for the long post, and thanks in advance for advice and input. :eek:
     
    elude, Nov 24, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Id cancel it or opt for the x3100 integrated graphics.
     
    flipfire, Nov 24, 2008
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  3. elude

    elude Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hmm, starting to want to cancel my order.

    Can orders be cancelled before shipped without penalty? (i.e. "restocking fee, etc.)
     
    elude, Nov 24, 2008
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  4. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    You said that you will be doing some fairly 3d intensive tasks... Switching to the x3100 is a bad idea...
     
    Ayle, Nov 25, 2008
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  5. NoteLil

    NoteLil Notebook Consultant

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    My answer is: maybe. If you got a good deal, and are prepared to get your GPU die eventually (and hopefully do the copper mod), then I'd say.. go for it!

    GPU/cooling problems apart (you know, little details..), I must admit, in all honesty, that this is a great laptop.
     
    NoteLil, Nov 25, 2008
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  6. elude

    elude Notebook Enthusiast

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    Eh, I know that it is a great laptop, hence why I guess I had such high expectations and hopes for it.

    Yet I'll be on the go a lot for the next 6-months and will not always have the capability to take advantage of the warranty.

    I wish I could balance out the "value" for the problems that may arise, but I need more reliability based off my availability.

    Order has been canceled. :(

    Hopefully the next generation XPS 12-13" will be more refined.

    Thanks guys!
     
    elude, Nov 25, 2008
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  7. NoteLil

    NoteLil Notebook Consultant

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    Sounds like a good decision :)
     
    NoteLil, Nov 25, 2008
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  8. _GMAN_

    _GMAN_ Notebook Consultant

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    Deff Cancel it...you will fry it in a week...
     
    _GMAN_, Nov 25, 2008
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  9. _GMAN_

    _GMAN_ Notebook Consultant

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    and The VAIO is overrated... and highway robbery..
     
    _GMAN_, Nov 25, 2008
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