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    Thinking of getting a Dell Studio 16 [1640 ATI HD4670]

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by DEagleson, Sep 8, 2009.

  1. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    Okay, i made up my mind to purchase a Dell Studio XPS 1640 [ATI HD4670]
    (Heat should not be a problem since i already own a Zalman ZM-2000 Notebook Cooler)

    The final specs are:

    CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600
    RAM: 4096 MB
    HDD: 500 GB 7200 RPM
    Display: 16" 1920x1080p RGB-LED

    Price tag: 13,160 NOK, 1534,46 Euro or 2208,9 USD on Dell.no

    Thanks to 5150Joker awesome Dell SXPS 1640 User's Tread and Skraeling for advice and cool Youtube vids.
     
    DEagleson, Sep 8, 2009
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  2. Skraeling

    Skraeling Notebook Consultant

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    Itll do source games on max detail. Wow is a cakewalk.

    Go check my gameplay vids on youtube.
     
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  3. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    Thanks for the info. :)

    Here's the specification i had in mind:

    CPU: Intel C2D P8600 (The T9600 brings the costs to high i think)

    OS: It would be best if i could get the Dell SXPS 16 without OS, but i guess you need to "buy" the Vista Home Premium. :p

    MS Office: Dont need that or Works suite.

    Display: 16" RGB-LED 1920x1080p

    RAM: 4096 MB should be more than enough

    HDD: 500 GB 7200 RPM

    Optical Drive: Got a PS3 so dont think i need the Bluray drive

    Wi-Fi: Should i get the Intel Link 5300 card?

    And last only need 1 year guarantee on it, or else it gets too expensive. :(

    The price, 13,160 NOK or 1534,46 Euro (2208,9 USD)
    Thats with taxes and stuff i think.
     
    DEagleson, Sep 8, 2009
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    My new 1640 is on the way. I am replacing a 1530. Looking forward to the extra speed and graphics.
     
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    Skraeling Notebook Consultant

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    Skraeling, Sep 8, 2009
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