Posts by reflux

The 7800GTX is quite a bit better than the standard 7800. If you are a dedicated gamer, go for the m170 as almost all games don't take advantage of dual core yet.

Restarted again and it's back from the dead. Weird.

nLite OS is a program that deconstructs your OS disk, and gives you options with regards to what parts of Windows you want to install, and what parts you don't want to install. It'll also let you change defaults - e.g. you can tell it...

Did you originally mean to buy an E1705 with integrated graphics, and then add a new card? The E1705s with integrated graphics don't have the connection on the motherboard to add a graphics card, so I'm afraid you won't be doing any...

Quote: Originally Posted by Rickmktg From where do you propose getting this "different key"? The only source of legal Dell keys is Dell. Your older PC is not licensed for this version of Windows, plain and...

I was fiddling with the IKFanGUI options last night, looking at the different profiles available. I clicked 'meeting' in the settings, and then clicked 'load' and the whole program exited. After a restart it still isn't back. What...

The name changed when Dell began to offer the 7800GTX as an option. You could still buy an m170 with a 6800 Ultra for less money. $1399 is a pretty good deal for an M170. But the E1705 has dual core and the 7800Go. It depends...

The x1400 is a step up from Intel 950...but not that much. It depends entirely on what games you play, and whether you like eye candy or not.

It's now crashed twice on me.

Seriously, go buy a T8 Torx driver and crack her open! I was fascinated when I saw the insides of mine for the first time...