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    POLL - Best BIOS version for Dell SXPS 1645

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by f0cu5, Oct 9, 2010.

  1. f0cu5

    f0cu5 Notebook Geek

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    While voting, please consider several factors like CPU/GPU throttling and freezing issues...

    Thanks
     
    f0cu5, Oct 9, 2010
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    My experience is only with the 4670 GPU.

    Basically, all those BIOSes listed affect the CPU the same way. I haven't noticed any "freezing issues." The reason I use A09 is that it is the only BIOS that allows my GPU to run at full performance level.
     
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    i am currently running A09 on my 1645. it came as-is and i haven't upgrade/downgraded since.

    i've been able to play Metro 2033,Burnout Paradise, Fallout 3, CoD 4 MW, and have not had any throttling problems. I haven't knowingly played a game for more than 2 hours at a time (it's possible i have, but haven't really taken notice), so i don't know if i -would- throttle given more play-time.
     
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    I suspect that for pure GPU performance, A09 is best as listed, unless you have other issues like I've experienced. Locking issues, or problems with USB or other hardware issues require (though might not fix?) all the other problems that arise with this hardware.
     
    gaah, Oct 9, 2010
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