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    my new dell xps.

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by claxdog, Jun 2, 2009.

  1. claxdog

    claxdog Notebook Evangelist

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    just got my pc guess i got it just in time.i see now the 9800 gt sli not avalable any more i think i should of got a better cpu how hard is a cpu upgrade to do yourself.
     
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    very easy depending on what computer you got.
     
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    Ripfire Minecraft Architect

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    Check out the guide in my sig :cool:
     
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    did you see dell removed the dell xps m1730. replaced it with the alienware 17x
     
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    yeah saw it but couldnt pass up the deal xps 4gb 9800gt sli t8100 bluray 1700 with shipping.where would you say the best place to get a x9000 i see them on ebay for 499 but i dont know if i like buying from a unknown person in china.
     
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    Lately they have been hard to come by, ebay will be the only place you can get one for a decent price, unless you find an individual selling one around the forums or elsewhere. I got my oem x9000 off ebay from an american seller for a great price. Just keep your eyes peeled. :cool:

    You can also get a x7800 pretty cheap, though its not as powerful and runs hotter, its still a Core2 Extreme Cpu that overclocks in the M1730.
     
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    if i get a new cpu where would i get the right bios for it?how would you change bios?
     
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    If you just received your M1730, its running the latest Bios (A10) so you are all good. :cool:
     
    Ripfire, Jun 3, 2009
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