Posts by CSIlover

Umm, actually mine is also hot to the touch and I called Dell to ask them about it. They told me it should not be placed on our laps. LOL That's how hot it gets! I Just got this brand new so it worried me something was wrong. ...

Hey Thanks so much! I really apprciate the help. I had laptops before but nothing ever heated up like this so I was unsure. Glad to hear it's normal for this big guy. Downloading HW Monitor now. Thanks again!

Okay on the 1730, how hot is hot? Do we have the temps that we should be running at somewhere here. Can someone please point me in the right direction or something... Please. My machine is running very hot... hot to the touch, the...

Hi, I just recieved my system today and I was wondering if someone could tell if there is a thread just for the 1730 set up? Any links would be appreciated. Thanks! I also need some advice on what program to use to monitor my...

Hey thanks I appreciate all the help. I did get their names and Id numbers but it seems none of that matters. I told them what I have been going through for a week now and they could care less. I told them about the video card and...

Hey guys after waiting a week I finally received my replacement. They sent me another E1705 after telling me they wouldn't. Why would I want another when the last was nothing but trouble and starting smoking on me. The tech even...

Hey Woodstock, Well thank you so much! That was why I asked in here. I figured you would all know and it is easier to ask then read through specs that I am not familiar with. You guys make it easier to understand, so thank you for...

Thanks Cobra for making me feel welcomed. I don't understand why some people have to be rude about things. I clearly stated I was new and am learning as I go. I don't know much about the OS and now I am learing more about video...

Hey, Can someone tell me what Video card this is and if it's the same as the 7900 go??? Thanks for all the help! Module,Card,Graphics,256MB 9400,M54,H

Hey everyone thanks so much for all the very valuable information. One of the tech over at Dell, told me I may get errors with my programs. That is why I panicked when he said Vista to me. But I spoke to so many now they all say...