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    Getting a new one.O yeah e1705 on my doorstep in a wekk

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Dilbert37, May 4, 2006.

  1. Dilbert37

    Dilbert37 Newbie

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    Ok so i found a friend with a 35% off coupon that expired on the 3rd. So what did i do. I got an e1705 of course. T2400 duo 7800go 1 gig at 667 7200rpm 80gig hd trulife screen with pro.Whois that guy with the pimp lappy, that would be me o yeah im absolutely exstatic. I know it wont be here for a week but i am already checking my doorstep daily. But im not just checking in to gloat even though it was 3k configed and less that 2 with the coupon. After i do the system wipe what drviers should i use., and i need specifics, for instance should i go with the extreme-g omega or stock drivers for the nvidia. I just dished out a lot of cash on this "laptop" and i would like to have it run like i did. SO please any driver suggestions would be welcome. Oh yeah and if dell sends me a coupon you people will be the first to know. IM not gonna ebay a coupon, after all. O and one more thing, why do they send those those super sweet 35 and 40 percent off coupons to people who just bought a computer? Do they just want to rub in the fact they could have gotten a better deal.
     
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  2. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    Congrats on your purchase! The first thing I'd do is reformat you laptop. SG has some great guides and they are located at the top of the dell section.... Definitely use omega drivers or some other drivers Dell's drivers are trash and they underclock most of their laptop cards by 10-20%. Have fun, and let us know how you like your new system when you get it! :)

    Jason
     
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  3. Acolyte

    Acolyte Notebook Consultant

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    Definitely reformat, and get you video card clock speed up to stock. Will raise 3dmark score up to 2500 points. I used mobileforce drivers from tweaksrus... Plenty of people here will help you! This e1705 is freakin sweet!
     
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    Congrats you will love it
     
    gridtalker, May 4, 2006
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  5. KManZ

    KManZ Notebook Consultant

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    I can't wait!!! I ordered mine last night ao as to take advantage of the coupons... wish I would have called in and haggled a bit and saved more, but $1400 was a nice deal!

    Now I just gotta get the upgraded RAM and HD from newegg, and this beast will really roar!
     
    KManZ, May 4, 2006
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