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    Vaio SZ and the dreaded Core 2 Duo "whine"

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by exi, Jun 15, 2008.

  1. exi

    exi Notebook Evangelist

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    I've got a Dell XPS M1330, and it's scheduled for pickup/return tomorrow. I really like the notebook, but I cannot stand that nasty whine from the C4 state as power goes to and from the CPU/motherboard.

    My understanding is that the motherboard design can have an impact on how noticeable, if at all, that sound is.

    So, my question is this: for those of you running an SZ, how bad is that sound? If you've ever been around an M1330, how does it compare?

    Thanks.
     
    exi, Jun 15, 2008
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  2. Cossack7V7

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    I've tried a SZ series before. The sound is minimal.
     
    Cossack7V7, Jun 15, 2008
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  3. HellDemon

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    Yeah, the sound isn't that loud. I can't say much about the M1330, since i've never bought or been around one.
     
    HellDemon, Jun 16, 2008
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    never used a M1330, but my vaio SZ is super quiet
     
    heshanj, Jun 16, 2008
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  5. Phil

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    I owned a SZ680 and never heard that sound.
     
    Phil, Jun 18, 2008
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