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    Opinions on Dell E1705

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by nickspohn, Feb 26, 2006.

  1. Bolgomar

    Bolgomar Notebook Enthusiast

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    Bolgomar, Mar 9, 2006
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  2. Blues

    Blues Notebook Enthusiast

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    Talking about ram i got mine E1705 with 1gb 667mhz special offer, i don't know if to upgrade it to 2gb 667mhz, cus don't know even how to install it later on, so my question is, is there a diference on the framerate between 1gb and 2gb?
     
    Blues, Mar 11, 2006
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  3. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    I've been told that with a hacked BIOS and with some light tweaking, the 7800GTX will fit in the E1705.

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    Also, nick, isn't it already to late for you to get the E1705? The 7800 Go is gone, and you can only get the X1400 now with hypermemory.

    If you don't mind getting one refirbished you can get one with the 7800 Go from dell outlet. I'm looking right now and see one with:

    - Intel Core Duo - 2160
    - 80 GB EIDE Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
    - 1GB RAM
    - DVD +/-
    - 7800 Go

    It's $1900. Why don't you buy from here and save some $?
     
    Jason, Mar 11, 2006
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  4. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Well i opened up to having another option.

    I know there is going to be a new XPS coming out sometime.

    So i thought, i should just wait for that. As a new XPS would be a lot more powerful than the E1705, even if its a couple $hundred more
     
    nickspohn, Mar 11, 2006
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  5. thamlyn

    thamlyn Notebook Enthusiast

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    What effect do aftermarket upgrades have on the warranty? It'd suck to get a 3 yr warranty and void it by doubling your RAM.
     
    thamlyn, Mar 18, 2006
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  6. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Adding RAM doesnt viod your warranty, the only thing that it will effect is that if the RAM isnt from dell, they wont cover it
     
    nickspohn, Mar 18, 2006
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  7. xAMDvsIntelx

    xAMDvsIntelx Notebook Deity

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    Be prepared to fork over a lot of dough for the updated XPS M170 system - I hear they'll hit 4.5-5k with top configurations and will start at around $2500-$3000.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Mar 19, 2006
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  8. Genom

    Genom Notebook Guru

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    This is just about the config I got myself and Q4, WoW and HL2 all look like butter. I *did* overclock the 7800, but have not had any stability issues with a 6 hour WoW session so I think it will be fine.

    Tell me what game your planning on and I will try to install it and let ya know.
     
    Genom, Mar 20, 2006
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  9. deadstone2706

    deadstone2706 Notebook Geek

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    no room in the I9400 for the 7800 GTX heatsink from what I've heard...!

    I reckon you'll get a 7900 Go as an upgrade in a couple of months...
     
    deadstone2706, Mar 21, 2006
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