still bottleneck if the CPU offer 1066 FSB?

even Core 2 Extreme, 1600MHz FSB, also a bottleneck...

that's the main reason y AMD always win when comes to memory, and that's y Intel dumped FSB and use QPI instead...

Read up on the Intel's architecture of FSB (Quad-Pumped). Then understand the concept of DDR (Double Data Rate). You will soon see that yes, it is still a bottleneck. FSB:DRAM would be 1:2, hence CPU is the bottleneck here.

Pls remove me from SXPS 16 owner list.
thx you ~

dell refund my System. feel dont want to refund. haiz ~
No idea which notebook to buy, if refund i refuse buy dell again.
a good cow never eat the grass pass by ~

get a BenQ S42 or S57... we will welcome you at benq performance thread

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1011390

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Added on April 30, 2009, 11:47 amhow much they reffund... aka how much at xps 16

This post has been edited by xproc: Apr 30 2009, 11:47 AM

I purchase at Rm 4927 and upgrade system with RM360.
They send me a list with price RM 4356 in DHL express. I call to customer care they said it's RM 4927.
I said my upgrade ald integrated in my system it's unable to remove ~
so now waiting they reconsider the price ~

I wish not to refund but compensate with that faulty ~ what ever since they decide full refund ~

glad you got your refund. wish you luck on the new laptop and hope you inspect every inch for scratches before you get your new laptop, which is the origin of your problem that made your laptop been operated plenty of times.

This post has been edited by teNtiOn: Apr 30 2009, 12:35 PM

haha~ now waiting customer care to confirm.
haiz ~ dont know which brand to go ~ ppl said benQ.
Actually is not only scratches, the gap and palm rest is my main problem. they fix the scratches ald ~

i remember you dont have the gap and palm rest problem at first, it's because they change the lcd or what and operate your laptop dunno how many times only lead to that problem right?

if you're looking for performance laptop and don't mind the design, benq seems to be a great choice.

Oww...this thread will have less post without Dackson

Hi guys i own a Dell Studio XPS 16 too. And was wondering what is with all the mumbo jumbo CREATIVE Sound Blaster® X-Fi MB softwares doing in my laptop,after giving final thought that it was useless, i went and delete any of that particular software. Since then, i felt guilty of what i might have missed out on. Can any of you guys care to tell me which is the only essential software needed?
P.S i still have the soundblaster setup cd.

dont need install that sound blaster ~
use IDT with SRS premium like Onxy black said. that sound blaster need to register and else. it actually useless~

ASUS not good meh ?

well then, i guess it's a good thing i uninstall that load a crap.

btw, anyone getting annoying startup installation message from windows sidebar during startup? i kept getting preparing to install bluetooth software... wtf is wrong with that.

Then disable the Windows Sidebar.
The SoundBlaster Advanced MB enables you to play games using Creative's EAX technology; music might sound better, but there's no accurate way to measure this.

i get it too ~
dont know why ~
But it occurred few times only. try to uninstall it then reinstall the driver. Call dell, they probably as u to reformat window gua. ~

yea i do know its caused by sidebar.exe(windows sidebar) cause i've tried disabled that and during the next startup the annoying message wasn't there.

How can one uninstall and reinstall windows sidebar?

You can't uninstall it, it's part of the OS. The most you can do is to disable it.
http://www.vista4beginners.com/Windows-Sid...-complete-guide

will be getting my studio xps 1640. Hmm , just wanna ask , i'll be going to new zealand for studying.. what warranty i shud take? the normal one offered the 1 year complete cover and premium ? will be taking the RM 4799 wan.

This post has been edited by Unwritten law: May 3 2009, 03:49 PM

Hi! I just bought my Studio XPS 16 @ LowYat Plaza! Hope I'm welcomed in this family. =)

Here are my specs:

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 3MB Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1 32 bit Edition (English)
Microsoft® Works 9.0 (Does Not Include Microsoft® Office 2003/2007 Software)
1-year XPS Premier Service with 1-year CompleteCover
16" 720p WXGA (1366x768) WLED HD Display with 2.0MP webcam
3GB Dual Channel 1067MHz DDR3 SDRAM
250GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
Slot Load 8X DVD + /-RW Drive with double layer write capability
Integrated CREATIVE Sound Blaster® X-Fi MB Audio Software Solution
Intel® WiFi Link 5100 (802.11a/g/n) Half Mini-card

the warranty of sxps 16 is covered in new zealand and yes the standard one is 1-year XPS Premier Service with 1-year CompleteCover. this one is more than enough and if you want it to be longer for example 3 years, try order your laptop through the phone and get the 3-year XPS Premier Service with 3-year CompleteCover which is a little bit cheaper than the Dell Care Premium. though i'm not sure what makes the Dell Care Premium more expensive.

since you getting it now, try upgrade your laptop to more than 5k and use the rm500 rebate coupon that available recently.

This post has been edited by teNtiOn: May 3 2009, 11:58 PM