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    Upgrade, over clocking, software advice for xps m1710

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by johnirish74, Nov 18, 2007.

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    johnirish74 Newbie

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    Hi all,
    I have a dell m1710 with 2gb ram, 512 7950gtx and 2.13 duo, and a poorly 100gb 5200 hard drive.
    is there any safe ways to give it a boost?
    Thank you in adavcne for all your time and effort responding.
    john
    p.s. dell replaced the card 2 times in one year and gave me an upgrade to the 7950 from the 7900 by mistake.Also had to replace hinges, mother board and i got them to do the palm rests and under tray while they were at it. Great machine only a few glitches but they always come the next day to home or work and sort it out.
     
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    72hundred Revolutions-Per-Millennia

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    Change your harddrive to a 7200RPM model. Makes a HUGE difference, as well as the fresh install - always speeds things up!
     
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    72hundred Revolutions-Per-Millennia

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    Actually if you're in Ireland you should check out - komplett.ie very good prices and services!
     
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