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post #161 of 542
11/10/09 at 2:25pm
Please, please, please! Someone just open their M17x w/dual-4870's and run 3DMark06 at default settings, so I know whether to upgrade my M1730!?!?! I can't find ANY benchmarks of this particular program on the web, and it's the only one I know how to interpret...I get ~12,500 at default settings, and I think I'll sell it and spring for an AW if the ATI cards can do ~16,000, stock or better; otherwise, I'll wait for a revision. Anyone have links to benchmarks, or is our friend the Guru going to be the FIRST person on the planet to run one of these things>? haha.
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post #162 of 542
11/10/09 at 3:09pm
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No others have done it. If your talking about 3Dmark06 that score will be heavily influence by the proc that is used. Someone with the ATI cards and a QX9300 OC' to 3.06Ghz scored 16.7K. I believe his stock run was 2K points less.

I scored 16.8K with my nVidia cards and my proc OC'd to 3.2Ghz...no GPU OC'ing
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post #163 of 542
11/10/09 at 4:58pm
The ATI option isnt available from Australia Dell yet, so no benchies from here.
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post #164 of 542
11/10/09 at 5:38pm
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Got the machine now. The red is too much for me. I prefer the black after seeing it. It's not horrible or worth returning but the black is nicer.

Now to tear this thing apart and put my own twist on it.
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post #165 of 542
11/10/09 at 5:40pm
he he he ... pics, pics and pics ... ;-)

Have fun NWGuru, and CONGRATS!

cheers ...
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post #166 of 542
11/10/09 at 6:23pm
looking forward to the benchmarks and review
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post #167 of 542
11/10/09 at 6:23pm
I don't mind the Red but I have not seen the Black to compare either.
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post #168 of 542
11/10/09 at 7:27pm
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OK I just put it all back together. The heatsink was in bad shape. I was kind of surprised on how it looked. I took some pics of it but I'm not sure how they came out yet. I gave the heatsink a good lapping and applied some OCZ Freeze. I also applied OCZ Freeze to the GPUs and to the 9400M. I installed the HyperX memory and I'm reinstalling the OS right now. Still can't wait until my SSD comes in.
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post #169 of 542
11/10/09 at 7:34pm
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The pics didn't really come out.

Here's the best one. The middle of the copper is not dust but gashes in the heatsink. I was really amazed when I saw this. Looks much better after I lapped it.
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post #170 of 542
11/10/09 at 8:20pm
That is surprising indeed,

Good thing you had opened up and checked
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post #171 of 542
11/10/09 at 8:24pm
Another "defect"?
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post #172 of 542
11/10/09 at 8:34pm
probably damaged by the person who installed it
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post #173 of 542
11/10/09 at 8:36pm
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I wish they would give me the option to send the machine in parts. That way stupid stuff doesn't happen.
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post #174 of 542
11/11/09 at 1:31am
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I did one run of 3Dmark06 at 3.06Ghz and it was 16.8K. Once I get this system tweaked I'll officially submit my benchmarks.
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post #175 of 542
11/11/09 at 1:35am
oooh
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post #176 of 542
11/11/09 at 5:11am
wow dude, you are out of control!!!
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post #177 of 542
11/11/09 at 8:10am
Sadistic is more like it ... but totally cool!
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post #178 of 542
11/11/09 at 11:10am
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Well I have what I consider a major problem and a couple of minor problems.

The big problem is my fsb and memory automatically link at a 1:2 ratio any time you set it above 1250. With my last M17x I had the freedom to set it to anything I want. This limitation is going to limit my OC capabilities which I have a big issue with.

The two minor problems I have is one my keyboard doesn't light up. I tried the standard registry fix then create a new theme but it doesn't work. I also tried the power drain trick and that didn't do anything.

Second minor issue my original SSD I got with my first M17x and almost sold isn't responding anymore. I have a feeling I'm going to have fun with Dell on the phone today.
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post #179 of 542
11/11/09 at 1:46pm
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Been on the phone with Dell for 2 hours. They have determined my keyboard needs to be replaced but they don't want to support my BIOS problem. Trying to escalate it.

Edit: Finally off the phone, only 3 hours. They are replacing my system. Something tells me it won't be any different because it has something to do with the ATi cards. I can't find anyone to verify it.
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post #180 of 542
11/11/09 at 3:39pm
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A quick video of the issue I'm having. This did not happen with my first M17x.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MphbJwmXNCs
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