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    XPS 15 vs 17, any known issues? How are thermals?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by sinfolmatt, Apr 28, 2021.

  1. sinfolmatt

    sinfolmatt Notebook Geek

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    Hi,

    I need a new laptop and am leaning towards an XPS 15 or 17. (I also am interested in Lenovo Legion, but seems they have a new model coming out that has yet to come to the US and am not sure I can wait for it.)

    I would be using the computer for accounting work and some gaming. The games I play are older. League of Legends and Ultima Online, so I do not think the video card difference from XPS 15 to 17 should make a difference to me.

    My questions are:
    1) Do either have known issues that make them something I should avoid?
    2) Does either run with notably lower thermals? My current laptop is failing, and everything points to heat being one of the main problems.

    Thanks,
     
    sinfolmatt, Apr 28, 2021
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    100won Notebook Enthusiast

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    100won, Apr 29, 2021
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