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Dell Inspiron 6400 Enthusiasts' thread #5, Inspiron 1520 is released ... classic
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teikwing
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May 29 2007, 12:42 AM
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anyone updated to the new A14 bios? any problems with it? dell support says its an urgent critical update which includes critical microcode updates from Intel. was reluctant to update as afraid might cause probs.
This post has been edited by teikwing: May 29 2007, 12:44 AM
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teikwing
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May 29 2007, 02:55 PM
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QUOTE(popiah04 @ May 29 2007, 11:07 AM) fellas, i have a funny situation here. i'm using bitcomet for my torrenting. my idle usage would be around 500/1000mb ram. after i leave my comp switched on, say 2-3hours, my idle usage left about 200/1000mb. my bitcomet tends to "eat" up my resources. this makes my comp a bit lag when i tried to open up other programs. all i have to do is reset my bitcomet, and its back to normal. i've checked with a friend of mine, he torrents 24/7 and his bitcomet program is running fine, unlike mine (both using the same version). any opinions regarding this? P/s i'm asking here 'cause i'm experiencing this situation with my laptop. used to face the same prob like yours last time but after formatted my comp & upgraded bitcomet to the latest version..everything run smoothly. no lag or whatsoever even torrent for 24/7. but u should try change to utorrent. not so troublesome.
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teikwing
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May 29 2007, 04:46 PM
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QUOTE(popiah04 @ May 29 2007, 04:44 PM) i cant use utorrent without port forwarding, i dunno why. and i cant port forward, cause i'm sharing the line with other ppl. i guess i'll try with the new version then. but i like the old version more, the interface looks better and easier to handle. i didnt port forward with my DLink also. torrent speed still normal & acceptable. new version is still user-friendly. dont worry.
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teikwing
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May 31 2007, 12:45 AM
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QUOTE(blaze88 @ May 31 2007, 12:34 AM) Hey guys, dell offering 1gb --> 2gb ram upgrade this week, so im thinking of getting the following : any advice could be given ? anyone know any usable dell coupons  ? DELL INSPIRON(tm) 6400 NOTEBOOK Intel(R) Core2 Duo Processor T7200 2GHz, 4MB Cache, 667 MHz FSB Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium Microsoft(R) Works 8.5 120GB 2GB (2 X 1024MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM Internal 8X DVD+/-RW 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7300 TurboCache Integrated Stereo Sound Wireless & Bluetooth 15.4" Wide Screen XGA TFT Display with Truelife 3 Yrs Limited Warranty
RM4459btw, should i get the 3 years complete cover... im not really sure on that point, pls do advice  all the spec seems ok already. just opt for ATI x1400 rather than Geforce 7300 as x1400 has better graphic performance. get the 3 yrs complete cover if its in ur budget as it's a very good warranty. pay extra few hundred bucks for a worry-free period of 3 yrs for ur lappy. CC covers any accidental damage against ur lappy includes drops,water spills etc.
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teikwing
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Jun 2 2007, 01:01 AM
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QUOTE(calvin_gsc @ Jun 1 2007, 10:43 PM) Mine took 4 days. Added on June 1, 2007, 10:49 pmIf your bring your laptop, you can request to test on the spot. If not, test using their pc also can. I am using a 250GB Seagate Barracuda 7200 with G3 casing. I got my set from ngbh http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=133412&hl=his shop is in SS15 Subang Jaya. how much u bought it with the casing? wanted to get an external HDD but like stuck between 2.5" & 3.5". wanted portability but cheap & has big amount of space. think nth comes cheap.
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teikwing
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Jun 3 2007, 04:13 AM
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QUOTE(hermit23 @ Jun 3 2007, 02:52 AM) had my 6400 lappie 4 bout 2 half months . . . np n v hapi wif it . . . juz a slight prob wit its temp, it always read bout 55 average during net, if games it'll be bout 60-63 . . . these r wit the ac plugged in . . . is it same wit the rest of u guys??? plzz recommend a cooling option, thx mind to let us know ur lappy's specs? i guess 55 average is quite normal for net surfing. its in a fan or aircon room? mine hovers around the range like yours too. hardly gaming so not so sure about when gaming but normally not more than 60 i guess. not sure about others tho.
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teikwing
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Jun 4 2007, 05:43 PM
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QUOTE(Eisenmeteor @ Jun 4 2007, 03:53 PM) U guyz noe on how to enable notebook to run torrent in a sleep mode kah? what do u mean by sleep mode? the lappy cpu running but the monitor is off?
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teikwing
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Jun 4 2007, 11:01 PM
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QUOTE(kingmax @ Jun 4 2007, 10:18 PM) Just wondering , if it's full of dust , can I call dell tech people to come over to clean it if it's still under warranty ? If we leave it 65 sooner or later the laptop will end its' life.So can call dell to come and clean ?  might want to call dell up & inform them about the high temp prob. think they might some solutions for u.
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teikwing
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Jun 5 2007, 02:01 AM
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wonder when will this monster arrives at our shore.
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teikwing
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Jun 5 2007, 06:05 PM
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QUOTE(stacko @ Jun 5 2007, 01:20 PM) Can someone confirm that Kingston 2x 1GB PC667 DDR2 SODIMM RAM will run dual channel in 6400? Cos saw the price is RM118 per piece and very tempted to replace my 2x 512MB! QUOTE(Eisenmeteor @ Jun 5 2007, 03:52 PM) So the temp control software thing,iz it good? And wat's the optimum temp for this lappy and wat temp consider super high? @ stacko : RAM is so cheap nowadays. is the brand Kingston? @ Eisenmeteor : yup. it's a good software. helps u to check ur lappy's temp (CPU,HDD,GC & RAM) from time to time. can manually control it or just BIOS control it for u & just monitor the temp. the temp depends on lappy's CPU. Core 2 Duo tends to be a lil bit hotter than Core Duo. i think normal idle temp for CPU is around 40+ - 50 + celcius. anything more than 70 is consider high unless a lot of processes is running. correct me if i was wrong.
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teikwing
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Jun 7 2007, 07:54 PM
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QUOTE(steventan85 @ Jun 7 2007, 02:59 PM) Dell has a new line up of Inspirons??
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teikwing
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Jun 8 2007, 02:29 AM
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gosh..the new Inspiron line-ups are so so sleek & nice! the black cover looks cool. guess our 6400 is going to be phased out soon.  source : Notebook ItaliaThis post has been edited by teikwing: Jun 8 2007, 02:29 AM
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teikwing
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Jun 13 2007, 12:09 AM
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QUOTE(Mr.LKM @ Jun 12 2007, 06:33 PM) Woots.. phased out.. I wonder will the new model have a large quantity of stock. Guys, don't hurt your notebooks now to hope for a new model. If I were you, I would rather wait for one year.  yeah man. by the time i graduate in 2 years time..quad core will be too norm.  but still kinda sad our model has been phased out.  think 6400 has been Dell's hottest Inspiron. This post has been edited by teikwing: Jun 13 2007, 12:10 AM
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teikwing
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Jun 13 2007, 03:44 PM
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QUOTE(Eisenmeteor @ Jun 13 2007, 09:31 AM) So how do u guyz get rid of the dust on the LCd? Thinking of using a cellotape.. just use a cloth with abit of water to wipe the dust off. just make sure the cloth is the smooth surface type which won't scratch the screen. have been using this technic since bought my 6400 1 year plus ago.
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teikwing
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Jun 13 2007, 05:46 PM
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QUOTE(minghao @ Jun 13 2007, 04:40 PM) Haiz..my inspiron 6400 not reach 1yr wanna discountinue le. So fast..Compaq V3000 untill now no discountinue also..why so unfair?LOL(Sure la..marketing ma).. this is the world we lived in. everything get phased out. cars,mobile phones etc. still remember the good ol' Pentium 4 days when a desktop with that proc cost more than RM4K? that's what happening now. just be happy with what you have.
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teikwing
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Jun 15 2007, 02:05 AM
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QUOTE(Eisenmeteor @ Jun 15 2007, 12:34 AM) Juz want to noe wther iz it best to leave on notebook whole night while on the adapter whole night for the torrents? always been leaving my lappy on for torrent for 1 week then rest half a day. the most i tink is 2 weeks plus.  most important is make sure the lappy wont get hot & there's air circulation. no worries if u have CC.
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teikwing
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Jun 17 2007, 02:12 AM
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QUOTE(vip @ Jun 17 2007, 01:23 AM) hmm...wt's the email address for dell malaysia? wanna email them regarding my notebook casing got some crack @edited how much i need to extend the warranty for 3 years? i can't where to extend the warranty on the dell website  try call them up @ 1800-88-1306. faster & easier. FOC if using fixed line.  yours is currently on 1year CC or 1year limited warranty? hope this link helps. Dell Support
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teikwing
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Jun 18 2007, 07:35 PM
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guys..i'm getting a Dell Dimension E521 desktop for my dad. it comes with AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual-Core processor 3600+. anyone has any experience with AMD before? this is the first time i'm getting an AMD PC so kinda noob. in terms of performance..is it up to par with Intel Core Duo? coz as far as I know the L2 cache is just 512KB+512KB. need u guys opinions fast as the free 2GB RAM & 17" to 19" LCD upgrades end 10pm tonight. gotta hurry.
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teikwing
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Jun 19 2007, 12:40 AM
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QUOTE(steventan85 @ Jun 18 2007, 09:27 PM) The performance for AMD X2 is almost on par wif core duo .... as ur dad not really need to use core duo performance , tis AMD x2 is more than enuf for ur dad office use d ....  .... The upgrade for 17' to 19' is around Rm140 ... and free 2gb ram which worth around Rm300 overall ... it is a good deal for anyone who wanna get a performance wise pc wif cheaper price and fantastic warranty service ... i advice u to make an online order now ...  haha..good recommendation bro. just not familiar abot AMD as its new to me. is it better than P4? bought it dy. RM2.4K with 19" LCD, 2GB DDR2, Athlon X2 3800+, integrated nVidia 6150 LE and 3 yrs Limited Warranty.  damn i'm a big fan of Dell. it comes with an PCIe slot. it has an integrated GC already. but is it still possible for me to add an PCIe GC? feel like using it for gaming sometimes.
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