Dell Xps M1730 Order Status

Yeah, well. I have 'return to depot'. And I really don't trust them to have this thing back to me before I leave on Christmas holidays. So I'm just going to wait until after Christmas to get this fixed.

One GeForce 8700 works well enough for my needs. For now.

 

All right. So after another conversation with Dell, I apparently have the video card they intended to give me, which is a single 8700. Trying to object to that didn't get me very far.

However...

After installing and running the games and programs I used on my previous laptop, I'll reluctantly admit that the performance is about the same.

Despite being below my screen resolution, I typically run 1440x900 in my games.

Couple of examples:

Oblivion. Vanilla version runs fantastic on both systems, with max settings. However, once I install my various improvement mods, including a massive texture pack upgrade, some slowing is seen in outdoor scenes. Not much difference, if any, between the two systems.

Half-Life Two: Episode 2: Plenty of outdoor scenes, HDR, etc. High settings, both systems run it very well.

Supreme Commander, Forged Allians: This one gives both systems challenges when everything is maxed. I had to turn down the settings a bit on the old system, more so with lots of units on the screen. Same thing with the new one.

Sooo...yeah. I'm pissed off that I was originally told I was getting dual 8700s and only got one. But given the performance, I find myself unable to stay pissed.

So the only snag now is that they never sent me a waybill or anything for returning my old system. Spoke to somebody last night, who is supposed to be setting one up for me. I'll call back if I don't get it soon.

 

I never got a waybill too. I had to stay on hold for 30 mins, and got transfered to a supervisor who then emailed me a UPS waybill which i could print out

 

Could you give us an update if you received your new M1730 ?
What kind of Warranty did you have with Dell ?

I have the same issue as you & I'm suppose to receive my M1730 tomorrow.
My warranty is 3 years Tech Support 24/7, Business Day Onsite/In Home Service & COMPLETE CAR.

 

Hey there I got my new m1730 finally!

Heres the new stats,

Intel Core 2 Duo t8300 2.4 ghz
4 gb of ram
200 gb 7200rpm hd
2 8700m gt Graphic cards in SLI
and the threw in the ageia physics card for free

I had the complete care warranty with like 8 months left on it. After alot of fighting with dell we had finally gotten the computer replaced. And then a long time fighting to see if they'd actually send it .... Anyways, the computer is stunning... seriously.



p.s. My old comp's stats (m1710) were the same as yours halloween

 

SWEET STUFF !!!!​

Now it's my turn to fight for my M1730 to arrive !

Enjoy your new machine & pray for mine when you have a chance