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    I JUST got a new XPS with 8600 GT Nvidia. Why is my Windows Index a 1.0?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Justlikeapill, Apr 8, 2008.

  1. Justlikeapill

    Justlikeapill Notebook Enthusiast

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    Here are the specs of the laptop I ordered. I DID get a grainy screen, a buckled keyboard, speakergrid, AND battery cover, but this is what really pissed me off.

    Graphics and gaming graphics are listed as 1.0, while everything else is over five. The only way I can comprehend this is if dell sent me the wrong graphics card. How do I find out? I should mention that before I did anything, I did a clean install of vista Home Premium.


    Here is what I ordered:

    XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.5GHz/800MHzFSB, 6M L2 Cache)

    Alpine White Casing with High Gloss Finish XPS M1530

    4GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530

    15.4 inch Wide Screen WSXGA+ TrueLife for XPS M1530

    Camera Software XPS M1530 2.0MP

    256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT

    200G 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive Free Fall Sensor

    Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English

    Media Direct 3.3

    DELL SUPPORT 3.4,DIM/INSP

    Internet Search and Portal

    Icon Consolidation Application

    Vista, PC-Restore, Dim/Insp

    Dell Owners Manual installed on your system,click on icon after system set-up to access

    DELL RESOURCE DVD,BACK-UP, XPSM1530

    Turbine Lord of the Rings Online

    ADOBE ACROBAT READER 8.1 DIM/INSP

    8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive for XPSM1530

    Roxio Creator Basic,10

    Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy

    Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-card

    Norton Internet Security 15-Month, English

    56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion P Primary Battery, for XPS M1530

    No Internet Service Provider Requested

    Microsoft Works 9.0, English For Inspiron

    Soft Contracts - Qualxserve

    $70 Promo Dell Gift Card Card Card to arrive 6-8 weeks afterpurchase Redeem before 1 year expiration. dell.com/giftcard

    Warranty Support,3 Year Extended

    4 Year Limited Warranty

    Warranty Support,Initial Year

    Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Extended Year(s)

    Type 15- Third Party At HomeService with Nights and Weekends, 24x7 Technical Support,3 Year Extended

    Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year

    Type 15- Third Party At Home Service with Nights and Week ends, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year

    Soft Contracts - Consumer Complete Care

    CompleteCare Accidental DamageProtection, Inspiron, 4 Year

    Bundle LoJack Theft Recovery Service - 4Year

    Finger Print Reader XPS M1530

    Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR)

    Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor

    You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System

    DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS

    DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS 1YR-FREE

    Insp Datasafe 3GB,1YR(Incl in price),DHS
     
    Justlikeapill, Apr 8, 2008
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  2. phib3r

    phib3r Newbie

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  3. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Have you tried doing a WEI refresh to see if Vista updates those numbers?
     
    Rodster, Apr 8, 2008
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  4. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    It should be a driver problem, head to LaptopVideo2Go as phib3r stated and find a stable 169 or 174 series driver. Even the x3100 gets a 3-3.5 on WEI, so you didn't get the wrong GPU.
     
    SmoothTofu, Apr 8, 2008
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  5. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    Not another thread about this wortless piece of crap WEI...

    Mods?!?!?
     
    Rhodan, Apr 8, 2008
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  6. leo_s

    leo_s Notebook Guru

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    Instead of rambling about how dell sent you the wrong graphics card you should know first that when you do a clean install you need to reinstall all the drivers...
     
    leo_s, Apr 8, 2008
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  7. Justlikeapill

    Justlikeapill Notebook Enthusiast

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    Relax, Leo :p I'm new to this.

    Problem solved. It was a driver problem.
     
    Justlikeapill, Apr 8, 2008
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