Posts by mmackenny

I'm a nOOb to alienware... albeit not to computing. The video juttering in my past experience is based on video caching. So I first... tried to change the bios (no option to do it) and then searched google, then searched this forum and...

As it is a DELL go find those old CD's that came with it. Run the diagnostics for the hard-drive. You can also do this (I believe) by turning on your computer and quickly hitting (and holding) the FN+F8 key. If the checks come back...

I have run some tests. For myself, its speed is based on the type of media you are writing to. If you have done the firmware upgrade for D/L and to use +/- discs. The speed is fine when I use DVD-R discs (verbatim) but when I use...

I have the microsoft bluetooth elite keyboard and mouse. It sits about 15 feet away from me whilst I sit on the couch. It works well and has a quick response time to play all 3rd person games etc on the TV. The batteries can be...

Don't forget that some hotels provide free internet...

OK I am British and live in the USA... so I have a unique perspective The power supply on the XPS/9100 will work. Check on the adaptor for the following: Input: 100-240v and 50/60Hz If it has that, it'll work in Europe and...

Sounds like a software setting, making sure that your "software" DVD player is enabled for SPDIF output too e.g. PowerDVD, WinDVD etc. You can test sound by running a 3.5mm jack (the headphone socket) to 2x RCA plugs, you...

I still have my on board sound enabled, I did have the quickset installed but I removed it quite sometime ago...

I picked it up when it came out. I've noticed the usual popping noises but the frequency of the popping has reduced with latest drivers. No issues with crashing the machine etc.

If you dont' have a warranty, check to make sure all the components are seated around the LCD. If that does not resolve it, I would look at getting a replacement.