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    Upgrade SXPS 16 to ATI 4670

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by fred2028, Jun 25, 2009.

  1. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Since newer versions of this laptop will receive the new 4670 card, is it possible/stable to upgrade current SXPS 16s running the 3670 to the 4670?

    Also, I Googled up the specs of both cards, it seems that the 3670 is clocked equally/higher than the 4670 and all other specs are the same. What is the advantage of the 4670 then?
     
    fred2028, Jun 25, 2009
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    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

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    jamesweston Notebook Guru

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    You could replace the motherboard to one containing a 4670
     
    jamesweston, Jun 25, 2009
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  4. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Dang, I just got mine shipped a week ago with the 3670 and I do game a lot.
     
    fred2028, Jun 25, 2009
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    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

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    Check your PM.
     
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    DigitalBear Newbie

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    Ditto. I just got the laptop and found out about the new GPU. What can I do?
     
    DigitalBear, Jun 27, 2009
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    erica101 Newbie

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    i bought mine couple of weeks ago and i think you have 21 days to return your laptop, with a 15% restocking fee as a penalty. :(
     
    erica101, Jun 27, 2009
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    fred2028 Sexy member

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    So basically I lose $400 for returning, + $100 for the upgrade. That's like paying $500 to go from 3670 to 4670.
     
    fred2028, Jun 27, 2009
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    erica101 Newbie

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    $400 US? your better off selling it on ebay or something. but if u unload your new laptop, you'd be getting an improved video card in 4670 and free upgrade to Windows 7! ;)
     
    erica101, Jun 27, 2009
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  10. speedline

    speedline Notebook Guru

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    If you got your 1640 on June 17 as it implies in your sig, why not just return it. You're still within your 21 day return period. And if you're re-ordering, it should be a relatively painless process (no shipping, no restocking, etc)
     
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    fred2028 Sexy member

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    I bought it from a USA reseller and they charge 20% restocking.
     
    fred2028, Jun 27, 2009
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    HCW Notebook Deity

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    your credit card may protect you and you may not have to pay that fee. I guess that you got it at worst buy
     
    HCW, Jun 27, 2009
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    fred2028 Sexy member

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    How would my CC protect me? I am seriously interested in this if it works, I would much rather have a 4670 than a 3670.
     
    fred2028, Jun 27, 2009
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    If they try and charge the restock fee, tell your cc company that you want to do a chargeback for the amount of the restock fee.
     
    sleey0, Jun 27, 2009
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    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Wouldn't my CC think I bought something and want a chargeback so I get it free?
     
    fred2028, Jun 27, 2009
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    StudioXPS16 Notebook Consultant

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    You can do that, but that won't hold up. You signed the receipt which is like a contract and you agreed to the restocking fee. The CC will take the charge off, investigate and then promptly put it back on your account.
     
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    I used my dell preffered account (4500 credit) like i do everytime i purchase dell. I actually bought the Studio 16 when there was a 20% off final price so if I return it and get the same stats then I'll actually be paying 20% more and have a low chance of getting the restocking fee removed

    $2,876 for the build with the 4670
    $2,305 for my current build, same stats but with a 3670

    Was wondering if I bought a motherboard off Dell could i get a dell tech to install it? Can't seem to tell which mobo has what gpu
     
    DigitalBear, Jun 28, 2009
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    You won't see a refurb 4670 board for quite sometime. You are better off returning what you have and getting a new system.
     
    5150Joker, Jun 28, 2009
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    but the price difference isn't worth the hassle... really.. even tho i really want it. Think they would let me get 20% off again? lmao
     
    DigitalBear, Jun 28, 2009
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