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    Got my new Inspiron 1520

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by OxycontinBitritrate, Jul 9, 2007.

  1. OxycontinBitritrate

    OxycontinBitritrate Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im typing this from my brand new Inspiron 1520. Owned :D Anyone want pics?
     
    OxycontinBitritrate, Jul 9, 2007
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  2. phobos512

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    You need to update your signature.

    Congrats. Pics and review, stat!
     
    phobos512, Jul 9, 2007
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  3. lordofericstan

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    yes u bastard!
     
    lordofericstan, Jul 9, 2007
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  4. skynetwork

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    just one thing... @how much is the GFX mem clocked?

    400mhz or 700mhz? could you check that plz? get this freeware prog here: http://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?det=163

    install and run. just click the bottom right beside "customize" and choose "low lvl system tweaks" and check the clockrates :D
     
    skynetwork, Jul 9, 2007
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  5. IceMole

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    [​IMG]
     
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    Is the vram on the 8600m GT ddr2 or ddr3? Could you check?
     
    Serenity529, Jul 9, 2007
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  7. skynetwork

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    omg, why do you think i asked him to check clockrates 2 postings above :rolleyes:
     
    skynetwork, Jul 9, 2007
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  8. Osserpse

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    He'll probably disappear for a while now... -_-
     
    Osserpse, Jul 9, 2007
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  9. IceMole

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    I would :)
     
    IceMole, Jul 9, 2007
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  10. shlurpee

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    take some pics of the jetblack top. I still don't know if I want black, red, or green. Also, did your laptop come with a media remote in the express card slot? there is rumor that they might.
     
    shlurpee, Jul 9, 2007
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  11. skynetwork

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    i think its just a fake thread ......
     
    skynetwork, Jul 9, 2007
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  12. OxycontinBitritrate

    OxycontinBitritrate Notebook Enthusiast

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    Rofl, mmkay.

    Anyways....

    I'm playing around with it currently. I will take pictures a little later after I'm having some fun. Just installed Oblivion.

    As this will be my first time reviewing, please post everything your interested in seeing/hearing about.

    In return, all I ask is how to uninstall this god damn bloatware (60 processes running WTF?)


    This little notebook is slick. First glance at the Oblivion gameplay is "excellent". More later.

    Thanks! And to all who receive theirs today, throw up a reply on this thread so we can get one nice, collective review.
     
    OxycontinBitritrate, Jul 9, 2007
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  13. Osserpse

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    Tell us the 8600m GT's RAM type and clock speed please. It'd just take a second.
     
    Osserpse, Jul 9, 2007
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  14. skynetwork

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    ok, plz check my first post on page 1 (just want to know how much the gfx mem is clocked) and in return i'll link you here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=109447
     
    skynetwork, Jul 9, 2007
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  15. OxycontinBitritrate

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    Gonna do the clocking, standby. ;)
     
    OxycontinBitritrate, Jul 9, 2007
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  16. Osserpse

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    *Crosses fingers*
     
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  17. skynetwork

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    great job :D

    once that is done follow the link i posted above to get rid of that bloatwarecrap and enjoy a "free" vista.
    btw: i think you are the worldwide first person to confirm GDDR3 (running at 700mhz) or GDDR2 (running at 400mhz) first hand. not even dell seems to know lol

    some kinda honor i think :)
     
    skynetwork, Jul 9, 2007
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  18. Osserpse

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    And since you're the first person to do so, you'll either be hated or loved depending on the outcome.
     
    Osserpse, Jul 9, 2007
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  19. OxycontinBitritrate

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    Doh, I may be having a "vista" problem. I followed the link to RivaTuner, and it stops at 100% of download. Advise.
     
    OxycontinBitritrate, Jul 9, 2007
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  20. skynetwork

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    maybe it would have been wiser to tell him afterwards :D
     
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  21. Osserpse

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    Osserpse, Jul 9, 2007
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  22. bob_blawblaw

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    This thread is insanely suspenseful!
     
    bob_blawblaw, Jul 9, 2007
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  23. skynetwork

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  24. ckthepilot

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    LOL i think you read my mind! :)
     
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  25. Snakize

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    So what is it? DDR2?
     
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  26. OxycontinBitritrate

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    Its DDR3 :D
     
    OxycontinBitritrate, Jul 9, 2007
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  27. grudkin

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    WOOT!! :D
     
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  28. ckthepilot

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    where are the damn pics?
     
    ckthepilot, Jul 9, 2007
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  29. Stella

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    Mine's here too--I just got my internet up and running after a weird error with finding wireless networks (a setting to work with bluetooth was enabled and I don't have bluetooth).
     
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  30. Osserpse

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    Could you take a screenshot of rivatuner showing ddr3 and the clockspeed? Either of you?
     
    Osserpse, Jul 9, 2007
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    Omg Omg Woot!!! No Worries!! This Better Be True, Tell Me Teh Clocketh Speedz
     
    DarkMortar, Jul 9, 2007
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  32. skynetwork

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    so stella and oxy, you both confirm 700mhz on the memclock? if so, the ddr3 would be confirmed finally!
     
    skynetwork, Jul 9, 2007
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  33. OxycontinBitritrate

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    How do I pull up clockspeeds? I need a place to host this screenie, btw.
     
    OxycontinBitritrate, Jul 9, 2007
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  34. Osserpse

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    In rivatuner, go to the arrow just beside the first "Customize..." and go to the magnifying glass ontop of the film.

    Host the image here: http://xs.to/
     
    Osserpse, Jul 9, 2007
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  35. versusqc

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    amn this is an awsomely hot threat...it might deceide if i go with dell or not, and that may be the point of lot of ppl in the forum actualy :cool:

    Edit: Guess with the pict of the clock speed of RIva the rep will just flow on this lucky dude haha
     
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  36. skynetwork

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    repwhoring :D

    but if that screenshot comes up i'll goodrep him anyway :eek:
     
    skynetwork, Jul 9, 2007
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  37. monit88

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    Dude come on man, pictures are must for this thread. Like from box package and everything. Picturesss !!!!!
     
    monit88, Jul 9, 2007
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  38. skynetwork

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    a screenshot of the clockspeed would be fairly enough ..... for the upcoming 30 minutes at least :D
     
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  39. OxycontinBitritrate

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    Go away.

    [​IMG]
     
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  40. Osserpse

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    Yea, that's the only thing I want: confirmation. It's the only thing I wanted a review for, too: just clockspeed.
     
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  41. ckthepilot

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    You should change your sig :p
     
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  42. versusqc

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    it's ddr2...look at the 365 Clock speed...that suck
     
    versusqc, Jul 9, 2007
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  43. OxycontinBitritrate

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    Is this the part where everyone shoots me with rocket launchers? It said DDR3, my b :(
     
    OxycontinBitritrate, Jul 9, 2007
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  44. lordofericstan

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    holy ****, people need to calm down. Its just a new notebook......

    Oh noes i just insighted the wrath of a thousand super nerds.
     
    lordofericstan, Jul 9, 2007
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  45. Osserpse

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    No, it's DDR3. OxycontinBitritrate, go to the second Customize... and select the first block. Enable overclocking, and then select the tab to the right of it, and go to "performance 3d". That should tell us the active clockspeed.
     
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    I dont think so osserp...the pict realy show 365mhz shader core.....it's a better indication than the stupid name thing.s.anyway i think your way will definitly show us, tought i realy think it's ddr2
     
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  47. Osserpse

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    I forgot that he'd be in 2d mode. He needs to check out the clockspeeds when it's in 3d mode.
     
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    ho sorry, my bad :eek:
    so eager to see the next pict :)
     
    versusqc, Jul 9, 2007
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    yeah :D the card is just downclocked as it is not in 3D mode :D or did anyone really believe, that the mem is clock with 3.45mhz and the core with ~180mhz? lol :D

    actually rivatuner already shows its ddr3 ;) but might be possible that dell downclocks the core a bit under 3D performance so it would be interesting to see, if they clock according to NV specs, or below or maybe even overclock :eek: . dell technician told me, that they clock the core @540mhz which would be 65mhz above spec :D
     
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    you guys are making me very nervous.
     
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