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    My Disappointing Choice of Choosing the Dell XPS M1730

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Hobbes203, Aug 15, 2009.

  1. Hobbes203

    Hobbes203 Notebook Guru

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    XPS M1730, Intel Core 2 Duo T9300(2.5GHz, 800Mhz, 6M L2 Cache)
    6GB, DDR2, 800MHz 2 Dimm
    NVIDIA SLI Dual GeForce 8700MGT with 512MB GDDR3 Memory
    Price: A little over $2,000.00


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    Yes it is the Nvidia SLI Dual GeForce 87000MGT that shocked me. Until running a system check on 3DMark I did not know that the SLI itself was 512 MB and the single cards were 256 MB. I am not going to waste a minimum extra $400 USD for 8800's. And so my question is... stick with this or return up to 15% restocking fee and sales tax, and get Asus G51Vx-RX05 at a local BestBuy or 1 day shipping?

    Oh no... If I open the box, I cannot return the laptop?
     
    Hobbes203, Aug 15, 2009
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    A single 9800m GS is equal to or better than SLI 8700's. For $2000, you can do much better.

    If the box is opened, you'll be subject to a 15% restocking fee, which is a significant $300 for this laptop.
     
    Lithus, Aug 15, 2009
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  3. Ripfire

    Ripfire Minecraft Architect

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    Nothing wrong with the M1730, its a very powerful laptop,

    With the 8800gtx/9800gt anyways.., Since you have 8700m, I would return it and eat the restocking fee. Not that the 8700m SLI is bad, its just not great against the current gpu lineup.

    That's my opinion anyways :)
     
    Ripfire, Aug 15, 2009
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    Hobbes203 Notebook Guru

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    Thanks for the advice guys.
     
    Hobbes203, Aug 15, 2009
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  5. dblock05

    dblock05 Notebook Consultant

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    Ripfire was selling his LOADED XPS M1730...x9000 and dual 9800s for 1600$ with warranty....that is when the XPS is a good deal.

    I also bought mine for 1400 through here.


    I am not sure why/how you paid 2k with that system if you knew about NBR.
     
    dblock05, Aug 15, 2009
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