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XPS M1730 Video Guides.....

post #1 of 11
2/15/08 at 7:01pm
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Hi all
I will be updating this post as I go along with further videos, including how to add dual HDDs and set up RAID, how to upgrade the RAM, and so on........

Video 1 - Unboxing. Including overview of accessories in retail box, and a hardware review of the XPS M1730 itself (the ports, initial switch on, etc)
Video 2 - A closer look at the underside of the M1730, including RAM and HDD locations (with panels removed)
Video 3 - Unreal Tournament 3 running at 1920x1200, with max texture and world detail - Using Dell performance drivers 167.45
Video 4 - Hard Disk Drive upgrade to 2x200GB 7200rpm, including RAID 0 setup.
Video 5 - Dell XPS M1730 BackPack Carry Case Review/Overview
Video 6 - Graphics card (GPU) upgrade, from dual 8700mGT to dual 8800mGTX - PART 1.
Video 7 - Graphics card (GPU) upgrade, from dual 8700mGT to dual 8800mGTX - PART 2

Please remember to rate my videos in YouTube !!

Please remember to rate my videos in YouTube !!
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post #2 of 11
2/15/08 at 8:21pm
Cool vid's I've checked them all out, I have my XPS for about a week I'm sure this can help people who either getting ready to buy or havent had the chance to explore their bad-ass laptops.
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post #3 of 11
2/16/08 at 3:17am
Very helpful. Thank you for the videos.
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post #4 of 11
2/16/08 at 8:04am
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I'll be doing another video in the next week or so of the graphics card upgrade - so anyone who is waiting for the upgrade kit and wants to install it themselves can follow the video guide.

I hate techy's opening up my laptop - they always leave scratches and dont care for the equipment!
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post #5 of 11
2/19/08 at 9:10pm
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Videos updated with 2 new videos - Graphics card upgrade to the 8800mGTX!

See first post for links!

Enjoy!
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post #6 of 11
2/19/08 at 9:54pm
Great videos, well done!

*Pretty neat design Dell, press fit in, no heatpipe/AS5/Torq Screws to worry about
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post #7 of 11
2/19/08 at 11:09pm
Ahh that explains it, multiple threads, I thought I was losing my mind (more) there, thought laptop had ate my original post

(sorry for repeat reply)
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post #8 of 11
2/20/08 at 12:06am
God you have a sexy voice. I used to know someone who spoke like that.
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post #9 of 11
2/20/08 at 10:30am
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ROFL, why thank you Andy
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post #10 of 11
2/20/08 at 11:26pm
Nice, what raid benches do you get with atto tool?

I get over 120 mb /s read and over 100mb /sec write with my new hdd raid setup 320/250 XP pro RAID 0 Striped on my m1710. w00t

465 true gb of usable space and 65gb on boot.
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post #11 of 11
2/20/08 at 11:32pm
UT is not a good benchmark, you should benchmark with Oblivion on max res cranked or X3 maxed res cranked or bioshock max res cranked.

I would like too see some real game benchmarks. +
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