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    Finally decided

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by spaceace116, Feb 3, 2011.

  1. spaceace116

    spaceace116 Notebook Enthusiast

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    XPS15
    i7-740QM
    2GB GeForce 435
    4GB DDR3 (Will upgrade to 8GB myself)
    500GB HDD 7200rpm
    1080p display
    Backlit keyboard
    Bluetooth
    basic network card N100?

    "out the door" price of $1,335.xx

    I can't wait o_O

    One last question, when I upgrade the ram, is it as simple as opening it up and sticking it in? Will the computer detect it or do I have to do something else?

    Also, one last last question, how do I overclock? Just a little couldn't hurt right? :eek: :D :eek:
     
    spaceace116, Feb 3, 2011
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  2. Terry Kennedy

    Terry Kennedy Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, it is that easy. Here are Dell instructions (your system will be similar but not identical).

    One thing to note is that Dell typically ships systems with multiple small memory modules rather than one big one. This means that you may need to remove both modules and replace them with 2 new ones, rather than just buying a second 4GB one.
     
    Terry Kennedy, Feb 4, 2011
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    seeker_moc Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can't overclock the CPU. Overclocking the GPU is easy and will boost performance. You should move your questions over to the XPS board, it's a lot more active than this one.

    Also, Terry is right. Your system will come with 2x2GB, so you will need to by 2x4GB, not just 1x. Still cheaper than buying the Dell upgrade, and you can just sell your old RAM on Ebay.
     
    seeker_moc, Feb 4, 2011
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