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    Fast Help needed...XPS extreme processor owners...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by dv13, Jun 18, 2004.

  1. dv13

    dv13 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok after all my raising cain with dell, because they would not give me a northwood in an 9100 they have offered me an xps with the 3.2ghz northwood EXTREME processor..after all is said and done, and what they offer me I can get the laptop with about 35 % off......Now
    Anyone know anything abou the extreme processor? Does it run any HOTTER than the regular northwood 3.2? My concern with it in a laptop is the the heat..thanks..t
     
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  2. mathlete2001

    mathlete2001 Notebook Deity

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    The processor is pretty hot, but it isn't the main source. The RAM tends to be the hottest component in a book, which is unavoidable.
    Why are you concerned about heat? Are you concerned that it will be uncomfortable to use or it will be unstable.
     
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