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    New XPS 1647 - What needs to be changed/fixed?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by timmciglobal, Feb 17, 2010.

  1. timmciglobal

    timmciglobal Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    Just went from a horrific experience with envy 15 so wondering got a new XPS 1647 (i5 430 500 gig HD 1600x900 LCD 4670 card) what do I need to change/fix/update? I know some issues with these it seems like with undervolting?

    Tips appreciated.

    Tim
     
    timmciglobal, Feb 17, 2010
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    fred2028 Sexy member

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    I have the 1645 which is the 1647 but with i7 quads instead of i5/i7 duals. Nothing needs to be fixed just use a cooler if you plan to game long-term.
     
    fred2028, Feb 17, 2010
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