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post #1 of 14
7/15/06 at 6:45pm
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Hey everyone,

I haven't posted here in a while, but Dell finally fixed my XPS2's overheating issues by giving me a replacement system. The replacement is an M1710 with a 7900 gs and 2.0 ghz dual core processor.

I'm just wondering, what kind of 3dmark05 score should I be aiming for?

All I seem to see on the forums are the gtx scores...

Additionally, I was wondering what the "best" 7900 GS drivers currently are?

Thanks a ton!
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post #2 of 14
7/15/06 at 7:12pm
if you check this thread I havemy scores posted

http://www.notebookforums.com/thread161806.html
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post #3 of 14
7/15/06 at 8:41pm
If you don't mind me asking, what kind of warranty did you have w/ your XPS2? (CC, RRD, etc)


TIA
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post #4 of 14
7/16/06 at 12:57am
What video card did you have? If I don't get a part in by Tuesday and/or my computer keeps overheating with the new part, I get a replacement, and I am sure itll be a 1710 since I have a decent m170 (everything maxed except a 2.0 M)

I want to know if they compensate for the 7800GTX or just figure 7900GS is just as good.
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post #5 of 14
7/16/06 at 2:52am
While I am really happy still with my Gen 2, I have been having heat issues and some white screen issues. I know that eventually I'll be contacting support and will probably end up replacing my machine (full Complete Care/Next Business Day). But how can I ensure that I would get the 7900 GTX? The 7900GS is better thanmy 6800 Ultra but if the GTX is a possibility, it almost seems like a waste not to get it. Can people who get replacements pay for upgrades at the same time if they aren't offered in the replacement?
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post #6 of 14
7/16/06 at 2:59am
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Originally Posted by Hooly
While I am really happy still with my Gen 2, I have been having heat issues and some white screen issues. I know that eventually I'll be contacting support and will probably end up replacing my machine (full Complete Care/Next Business Day). But how can I ensure that I would get the 7900 GTX? The 7900GS is better thanmy 6800 Ultra but if the GTX is a possibility, it almost seems like a waste not to get it. Can people who get replacements pay for upgrades at the same time if they aren't offered in the replacement?

If your original vid. card is a 6800 ultra, then they will replace it with a M1710 with 7900gs, if the original was a 7800 gtx, then they will give you a 7900 gtx.

And no, you may not purchase any upgrades for the replacement unit, you can only do it after you have received the system.
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post #7 of 14
7/16/06 at 3:18am
Thanks for the info Tommmmmmmmms. I don't mind paying "after market" for a GTX. I could always sell the GS and buy the GTX.

Thanks again,

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post #8 of 14
7/16/06 at 3:30am
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Originally Posted by Hooly
Thanks for the info Tommmmmmmmms. I don't mind paying "after market" for a GTX. I could always sell the GS and buy the GTX.

Thanks again,

Lol I like how you spellll my name Tommmmmmmmmmmmmms lol most ppl don't want to count how many m's I have and just do mmmmmmmmmmmmm lol.
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post #9 of 14
7/16/06 at 4:04am
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Originally Posted by tommms
If your original vid. card is a 6800 ultra, then they will replace it with a M1710 with 7900gs, if the original was a 7800 gtx, then they will give you a 7900 gtx.

And no, you may not purchase any upgrades for the replacement unit, you can only do it after you have received the system.
Just got my replacement today.

M1710
2.0
2GB ram
100MB 72k HD
but... 7900GS instead 7900GTX.

The game fps drop.... I guess I have to OC or call Dell again??
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post #10 of 14
7/16/06 at 9:23am
Calstar, did you have a 7800GTX I am assuming in your M170?

I have 2 days until I have a valid reason to ask for an exchange. I just have to email a supervisor. Hopefully he gets back to me in a quick fashion, but as long as I have a guarantee by one supervisor they can't dispute it. I was curious, I am going to ask him for an invoice before he sends it, but if he doesn't give me the 7900GTX since I already have the 7800GTX, does anyone know a good way to push for the upgrade, seeing as they won't understand that the 7800GTX outperforms the 7900GS?

I have been told by Dell not to use my computer until the fan/replacement comes in, so I can sort of pitch a fuss if they won't give me comparable parts and express shipping :-p I just want to make sure they'll send out the right card. Also, does anyone know if they ship red/black randomly. Id rather have black as it doesn't scream "Steal me" like red does.
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post #11 of 14
7/16/06 at 9:45am
I had a M170 and Dell replace the black M1710 with 7900GS. I am gonna call Dell Monday for 7900GTX. Hopefully everything is smooth.

BTW, I think the M170 run smoother than the M1710 OC. don't know why.... This 3SMark2005 sometimes don't give the right figure....
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post #12 of 14
7/16/06 at 12:01pm
But did you have the 7800GTX in your 170? I wanna get this all knocked out in one order, Id hate to go through more hassle, not knowing if the 7900GTX is guaranteed.
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post #13 of 14
7/16/06 at 1:21pm
I think Calstar Benz originally ordered a M170 with a 6800 go ultra, but when he asked for a video card replacement, he was sent a 7800 GTX.

If that is the case, then they will not give you a 7900gtx. They will only see what is on your original order and not what they had sent you as a replacement component.
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post #14 of 14
7/16/06 at 1:35pm
My 9300 originally had the 6800Vanilla, they replaced it with a XPSm170 with 7800GTX, do you think they'll look at the m170, or look back towards my original 9300 configuration?

I mean either way a 7900GS is sweet, and I doubt I'll really notice a difference from 7800GTX to that, since Im not too picky about framerates, it'd just be nice to have a more future proof card
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