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    Just ordered an e1705

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by d412k5t412, May 14, 2006.

  1. d412k5t412

    d412k5t412 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, i just ordered a e1705, and i have a question about it. But I thought I'd throw the system specs out for ya.

    Intel Core Duo Processor T2500 (2GHz/667MHz FSB)
    17 inch Wide Screen XGA+ Display
    1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz
    256MB NVIDA GeForce Go 7800
    120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
    8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
    Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio
    Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card (54Mbps)
    53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery

    Price: $2,008.00
    -$750
    -$50(shipping)
    +$75.47(tax)
    Total: $1,333.47

    Im very pleased.

    But heres my question: Would I void the warrenty if I remove the thermal compound on the CPU and GPU, to put some Artic Silver 5 on them? Thanks.
     
    d412k5t412, May 14, 2006
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    d412k5t412 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry, Im bumping this becuase id like an answer :p
     
    d412k5t412, May 14, 2006
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Hello

    Nice specs, congrats!

    I believe it will not void the warranty, since after all, its better cool for the system, and its a easy mod to do.

    So no, it wont avoid the warranty

    So many people do this
     
    nickspohn, May 14, 2006
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