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    dell m1530 questions

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by keti, May 5, 2008.

  1. keti

    keti Newbie

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    specs:
    XPS M1530 Laptop: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB, 3MB Cache)
    8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
    15.4 WXGA Laptop Screen Display with TrueLife
    Integrated 2.0 Mega Pixel Web Camera
    4 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz (2 DIMMs)
    Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
    Bluetooth Wireless Card 355
    6 Cell Primary Battery
    320 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
    256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
    Intel 4965 802.11a/g/n Dual-Band Mini Card
    iyr warranty

    1. how much memory can i share with my 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
    256mb are dedicated right?
    can i share more onto it, if so how much?

    2. can the 32bit vista premium recognize 3GB or 3.5GB?

    3. Can i really contact m$ to send me a copy of the vista premium 64bit using my 32 bit license?

    4 this laptop is certified refurbrished, how long would it take to ship?
    would the ESD accurate for this?

    5. what would be the resolution for my screen?
    Liquid Crystal Display 15.4WXGA+,Lg Philips Lcd,M1530

    thanks in advance
     
    keti, May 5, 2008
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  2. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    1. No need to change any of these settings, the GPU will borrow shared memory when necessary automatically.

    2. With SP1 it will recognize all 4GB of RAM, but it will still only be able to utilize around 3.5GB.

    3. I'm pretty sure you can.

    4. Not sure

    5. WXGA+ = 1440x900
     
    SmoothTofu, May 5, 2008
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  3. keti

    keti Newbie

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    oh. but can i for instance,(example) put .5GB shared on the video and have 3.5GB free or if i want to have .5GB shared will i only have 3GB free
     
    keti, May 6, 2008
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