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    1420 users, does the GPU increase noise and battery life?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mitchtj, Aug 26, 2007.

  1. mitchtj

    mitchtj Notebook Geek

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    I'm just wondering this because currently dell doesn't give you the option for the best value 1420 to despec it without the gpu...

    I will not be gaming on the system either.
     
    mitchtj, Aug 26, 2007
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yeap, the 8400GS will, without a doubt, add heat and reduce battery life. If you are not going to game, I would seriously try and get it with the onboard x3100.
     
    coriolis, Aug 26, 2007
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  3. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    I wouldn't worry though, I have a 8400M GS on my 1420 and I can get 6 hours of battery.
     
    SmoothTofu, Aug 26, 2007
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    mitchtj Notebook Geek

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    I wonder if i ring the dell reps if they will enable me to configure it without one

    And i meant to say increase heat, decrease battery life, but you got the idea :)
     
    mitchtj, Aug 26, 2007
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    Is your screen the high resolution model? I was thinking of configuring that to avoid the 'grain' issues.
     
    mitchtj, Aug 26, 2007
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    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    The most I've noticed is a very gentle low hum which can't be heard unless you're in complete silence or put your ear right up to the fan.
     
    SmoothTofu, Aug 26, 2007
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