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tachlio
post Aug 13 2017, 03:58 PM

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Enter XPS family, going repaste thermal paste + some undervolt.

Anyone can get thermalpad locally?
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post Aug 29 2017, 12:50 PM

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Just done undervolt + first repaste actity

Default
Undervolt : Non
CPU : 91c
Ambient : 68c
Fan : 4890 RPM
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Undervolt (1)
Undervolt : CPU-0.14 iGPU-0.10
CPU : 83c
Ambient : 65c
Fan : 4070 RPM
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Undervolt (2)
Undervolt : CPU-0.15
CPU : 80c
Ambient : 65c
Fan : -RPM
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Finally decide 0.14 for some safety factor

Repaste + Repaste
Undervolt : CPU-0.14 iGPU-0.10
Paste : Cooler Master Mastergel Maker
CPU : 74c
Ambient : 62c
Fan : 3220RPM
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Repaste + Repaste
Undervolt : CPU-0.14 iGPU-0.10
Paste : Artic MX4
CPU : -c
Ambient : -c
Fan : -RPM
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Cont...
tachlio
post Aug 29 2017, 12:51 PM

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Detail Step
1. Preparation
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2. Internal
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3. SSD Thermal Pad
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4. Paste
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5. Before & After Pasting
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post Aug 29 2017, 12:51 PM

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6. VRAM & Paste
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7. VRM
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tachlio
post Oct 24 2017, 08:22 PM

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QUOTE(thankyou @ Oct 24 2017, 02:32 PM)
Hi, How's your XPS after 2 months? are you satisfy with the performance? I'll be getting it as company laptop by tomorrow so, just wonder do I need to perform the steps given by you to stabilize the heat issue?

What about the Killer WiFi? Any issue?

TQ smile.gif
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If you not into heavy GPU load stuff, just ignore the repaste, I had no wifi issue as my gaming is not really require high latency.
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post Oct 26 2017, 04:28 PM

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QUOTE(thankyou @ Oct 25 2017, 11:30 AM)
You mean low latency yah?  biggrin.gif

I won't be playing much graphic intensive games. Probably would load 1 or 2 i.e. Dota2 or CS:GO.

Thanks for the feedback!
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my bad, yes low latency...

You always can give the game a try and monitor the GCU/CPU/Ambient temp by HWinfo before decide to repaste...

Anyhow Undervolt shall give it a try no matter how...
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post Oct 29 2017, 12:14 AM

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QUOTE(rai_fuzz @ Oct 28 2017, 02:36 PM)
Hi all, I just bought XPS last week. Was wonderingn if anyone had installed screen protector & skin on it? Perhaps can quote where you did it.
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Why need screen protector? even with touch screen so far the review it quite scratch resistant.

Skin can opt for dbrand, >20USD will free delivery
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post Oct 31 2017, 12:12 PM

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QUOTE(thankyou @ Oct 30 2017, 11:49 AM)
Had tried playing Dota2 last night. 1st game, everything went fine.

2nd game, I noticed fps dropped from 60 -> 30 from time-to-time. Quite laggy.

CPU logged MAX 80 - 83c
GPU logged max 80c too...

Guess i need to some undervolt right? temperature is not as bad as some claim 100c... but definitely drop of FPS & lag...
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No harm to perform UV even not gaming, saving some battery life and lower temp.
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post Feb 12 2018, 12:56 PM

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QUOTE(vincent_ng86 @ Feb 11 2018, 10:00 AM)
This seems like a good add on. Anyone using?
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the powerbank only deliver 65w max, so under normal usage is OK. Dont gaming with 9560 as it need 130w
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post Feb 21 2018, 07:32 AM

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QUOTE(jeremycming @ Feb 20 2018, 08:51 PM)
To the owners of the XPS 13 9370, is the coil whine issue still there?
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Check here
http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/93...5#post-10675978
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post Feb 23 2018, 09:26 AM

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QUOTE(chamelion @ Feb 23 2018, 08:35 AM)
Any XPS15 (9650) users here?
Do your xps hv shutter problem?

My new XPS15 (i7 7700/8GB/FHD) having some serious shuttering.

All drivers (Intel Graphic/Nvidia/Killer Wifi) been updated to latest as per suggested in most website. Tried all setting suggested in first two page from google on this issue. improved but the occassion shutter still there

Appreicate if anyone can let me know if u manage to get a shutter free xps15 or this is a common problem...

dang..
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Mine don't any issue so far... except throttle during gaming.. sad.gif

Last time XPS15 had issue for iGPU but its should alredy fix on latest driver. Maybe you try using DDU for a clean install.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/forums/del...tudio-xps.1049/
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post Jul 29 2018, 08:50 PM

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QUOTE(volrath @ Jul 29 2018, 10:58 AM)
For XPS 15 9570, is undervolting and repasting thermal almost a must do when we early got it?

Seen forums and YouTube people been talking about this to fix the thermal throttling.. Why isn't this fixed by Dell?

Also the WiFi card, Killer 1535 is so bad people ditch em for an Intel instead.

I just find it weird a company such as Dell could let this happen despite users' common complain.

I understand XPS 15 isnt a gaming laptop, so these people complain because they expected XPS 15 to be doing more than what it was designed to do?

I plan to get one to use for work + leisure, and portability is one of my criteria coz I carry it in and out daily. I hope this is a good buy (despite having to resort to the above solutions to get the best out of this laptop).

Hope sifus here can clarify. Tq
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UV can do in day1, repaste depend... if you feel UV still not enough then repaste can push more depand on what paste you using..., extreme tpye can choose liquid metal...

For WiFi 1535, i feel still OK, for normal youtube + webbrowsing not having lag, if you like can purchase intel 9260 from Taobao, quite cheap..

XPS is very good laptop, just because its dont had major issue, so ppl is looking on those minor...

XPS is NOT gaming laptop, but i can play Dota 2, Shadow of War, witcher 3 with just lower the setiing only....

XPS is compare to Macbook Pro!! Not GS65, Aero 15, i feel its best fit my daily need with its weight and power inside.

Maybe you can wait 11xx series GPU, but for 1150 + XPS may need wait until next year...
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post Aug 31 2018, 11:36 AM

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QUOTE(stevenlee @ Aug 31 2018, 11:15 AM)
Just getting myself XPS 13 9370 model with i7 and 512GB storage.
I looking for dongle like MacBook type unfortunate, I can’t find any in the market.
Kinda miss my MacBook 12” where as I hv to duct my MacBooks due to under power.
Going to miss their track pad and one hand open sad.gif
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There is plenty of option via taobao
Eg : Hootoo USBC

So far there is not trackpad better than mac but XPS keyboard feel better key stock than new MacBook
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post Sep 2 2018, 09:27 PM

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QUOTE(stevenlee @ Sep 2 2018, 05:53 PM)
Any xps user using any hard case to protect from scratch ?
Any recommendations? I search online and online one model available .
Now I looking for transparent skin to stick on it
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just get dbrand skin thumbsup.gif
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post Sep 16 2018, 10:04 AM

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QUOTE(eugenelimys @ Sep 16 2018, 05:32 AM)
Eh Steven, your lappy also 8gb right?

Not sure enough for light room or not.. Haiz.. A bit worried/regret..

4k screen suck up quite a lot of battery from what I heard, but I can't find any decent stats..
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If you professional photographer who edit Premier Pro + Lightroom together, then may not sufficient...

If only occasional user like me, 8gb is good enough for lightroom alone
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post Sep 17 2018, 04:11 PM

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QUOTE(eugenelimys @ Sep 16 2018, 12:10 PM)
Tbh not gaming la bro.. Just want a light and portable laptop that can do some editing.. But also worried can't last.. Cuz this laptop freaking pricey haha

Hoping too much maybe? Haiz.. If dell malaysia offers 16gb 1080p, this is gonna be perfect..
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Yes 8gb is really basic nowaday, and i dont plan to upgrade.

FYI, I do game on my XPS >> witcher 3, Tomb Rider & war of shadow.
Do take note, few trick is MUST for XPS to play such game >> UV(CPU & GCU), Repaste etc and dont expect FHD at 60FPS always.
XPS is not mean for game.

I open 10+ chrome tap + lightroom together is no issue with 8gb as well. Always know your limit and shut down some app if dont use, else get XPS15 for upgrade
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post Oct 13 2018, 01:35 PM

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Recently get an intel 9260 wifi card to replace killer wifi.

Result as below
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user posted imageSpeedtest result

Network : Times 500mbs
Router : XiaoMi Router 3G 1200

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post Dec 5 2018, 09:01 AM

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QUOTE(myway1985 @ Dec 1 2018, 08:16 AM)
bro.. got EGPU now... use pc gpu n game
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You had any eGPU? Looking for one for my 9560
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post Mar 2 2019, 03:36 PM

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QUOTE(ArthurHew @ Mar 2 2019, 01:15 PM)
Hi I'm 9560 user.
Did anyone done repaste + heatpad on mosfet?
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Mine, done
1. Repaste with AC
2. Added thermal pad around heatpipe
3. Under Volt
4. Enable SST
5. Enable MSI Afterburn profile
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post Jul 8 2019, 08:47 PM

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QUOTE(Porie @ Jul 4 2019, 11:15 AM)
Anyone had this problem before?

My CPU on my 9570 is clocked at 0.79 Ghz and everything seems super sluggish. Can't really do anything with it, any known fix?

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Open bottom case and unplug battery connector for 10sec.
Then issue solve.

Suspect USB-C related issue

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