Yeyyyyy! Happy new thread for everyone

I read that sony recalls back millions of its SONY VAIO TZ series because of the faulty Battery. it seems quite common for SOny to do this, make me think twice before getting a SOny product.

This post has been edited by elwwmatrix: Sep 24 2008, 01:46 PM

U using T5550? Nice, A merom processor.same as me. I think there are some guides on upgrading GPU somewhere in the net. But do it after warranty over la.

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Added on September 30, 2008, 12:52 pmYes. 8600M GT do support DMC 4 . I have played it, over and over again. The graphics are outstanding, i did post the images in V1 Thread. This is one game that are rich on 3D animations. I can get more than 40fps most of time during Battle scene.

This post has been edited by elwwmatrix: Sep 30 2008, 12:52 PM

Did u post on how to clean the fan and the heatsink in thread V1? I think mine also clogged with dust. even the cooler pad also very dusty.

Oh my. More than 85C? My maximum is around 70C during startup only. Mostly during idle time is <50C and i use an aluminium cooler pad with 3 small fans.A cheap one i bought for RM20 only. I don't know whether it is doing its job, but i prefer that it can raise the laptop to a position i can type comfortably, so maybe there's sufficient airflow underneath that helps the cooling system. But i did notice the fan(inside 1520) are a bit dusty.

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Added on October 4, 2008, 2:33 pmYep, i have the same thinking when i was making decision whether to upgrade to T7250 . If by today price list, i would definitely choose it, cos its getting cheaper. But so far my T5550 is doing a fine job. No lags so far.
But has anyone use or experience the new Centrino 2 processor? how was it compared to ours?

This post has been edited by elwwmatrix: Oct 4 2008, 02:36 PM

upgrade? u mean from choosing spec when ordering new laptop or after sales? If after sales i don't think they provide upgrade service.Cos they no longer bundle 8600M GT for Dell Inspiron line. Dell 1520 is using 8600M GT DDR2. Only Dell XPS 1530 and other XPS using DDR3.
What is your current graphics card,Intel X3100 or 8400M GS? Cos if you want to upgrade from Intel X3100 to Nvidia cards, the AC power cable is not suitable.

That temperature is for CPU or GPU? My CPU temp during normal web browsing, idle is less than 45C. GPU is less than 40C during idle time. during games CPU can reach 65C and GPU is almost 58C.

The Nvidia heat issue with 8series, maybe we can keep the temp down so it'll live longer?

This post has been edited by elwwmatrix: Oct 5 2008, 12:39 PM

Where to obtain that arctic cooling thermal grease? Any manual instructions on how to do it?

Nice... I think i'm going to open up this lappy to clean the dust inside and to apply the thermal paste later when the warranty is over.

You can try to call them,and ask for it,but i doubt it'll materialised. Maybe u wanna opt for 1720 instead,it still got 8600M GT.

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Added on October 7, 2008, 9:21 pmWat antivirus antispyware you guys using other than the bundled McAfee Security?

This post has been edited by elwwmatrix: Oct 7 2008, 09:21 PM

THANKS GLIEW_87. Finally i'm able to run Dreamscene on my Home Premium. NICE....

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Added on October 27, 2008, 12:11 pmany manual or instructions on how to apply new thermal paste?

This post has been edited by elwwmatrix: Oct 27 2008, 12:11 PM

Oh no. I think my power adaptor is acting up.I plug in as usual to charge,no power lights appeared.after some bending and twisting the cable,the light came up. adaptor not under warranty right?

I've made a call to DELL. The tech support is quite helpful. And they offered me 1 to 1 exchange. I called them up at 2pm. at 4pm i got a call from the Logistic dept saying they're sending over a new Power adaptor,ETA on the following day before 5pm. Now thats what i called a very fast after sales service.

I've looked up some other forums, this is a common problem for the Adaptor to become faulty.Even though only months of usage,and with GOOD CARE.
Symptoms are: GREEN LIGHT GONE OFF at the brick, It doesn't charge, Sound of crackling and bleeping.

take very2 good care of your power adaptor

This post has been edited by elwwmatrix: Nov 5 2008, 09:30 PM

Its a 1 to 1 Parts exchange. So i have to give back the malfunctioned adaptor. I got it just now,2 boxes arrived.One containing the Power Cord,and the other one containing the Adaptor.The box was already self addressed back to DELL ASIA,and prepaid. So, i took out the new adaptor from the box, and replaced it with the faulty one. Gave it to the delivery person. If you don't return the faulty one within 10 days,DELL will issue invoice of that particular item.

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Added on November 6, 2008, 4:43 pmTrue.how to take care of it,i've been so cermat with this adaptor, yet still rosak.

This post has been edited by elwwmatrix: Nov 6 2008, 04:44 PM

Got 2 temperature sensor. 1 for CPU and 1 for GPU. Which one i should be MORE concern of?

What is the latest NVidia Driver now. Any links and perhaps modded INF as well?

Me! Me! Me! Its Me! Hahahaha. Yes, i think ours are of the same batch. 1 thing i LEARNED now, never ever coiled the the cord around the BRICK. It seems that over some time, the internal wiring became loose. Cos , when i wiggle the cord,sometime it does charge.

I called them during the working hours. The tech support is very2 helpful, they'll ask you to do some simple test such as pluggin in the adaptor and tell them whats happening. They promised i will get the replacement adaptor in 2 days, becos i'm in Miri sarawak. It is a 1 to 1 Exhange Parts. Meaning you have to return the faulty adaptor right after receiving the new one.

After calling the tech support, about 2 hours later, i got a call from DELL LOGISTIC , for an appointment for the exchange part.They say they'll be able to send it to me the NEXT WORKING DAY before 5pm! I waited on the following day,during lunch hour the Logistic people came and exchange the adaptor. Now that's what i called superfast!. I got a replacement within 24 hours of reporting. I don't think that other brands could offer the same. Most will have to send to factory and waited for weeks perhaps Months

The adaptor came in 2 boxes containing 1 power cord, and 1 brick adaptor with the cord. You take out the new one , check the condition, and put in the faulty one respectively for each box. RESEALED it and give it to the DELL LOGISTIC people. Tell them to wait. Because they need the box and the faulty adaptor to be send back to DELL. If you failed to do this in 10 days, DELL will issue invoice to you, as if u're buying a spare.

DELL great service.

This post has been edited by elwwmatrix: Nov 16 2008, 01:56 AM

No prob. However i've read in other forums, there are quite a lot of complaints about the adaptor. Some of them have even replace it 4 times a year!. Now that is serious. I'm using the lappie almost 24 hours a day now,only 1 year limited waranty. What worries me now is our Nvidia GPU.

768 ka? Aiyo. If i knew the Nvidia GPU is in trouble, i would have opt for longer warranty during purchase. But DELL price for spare parts are damn expensive.

Looking at DELL extend warranty program. RM768 for 2 years limited warranty program. I still got 5 months warranty left. If i choose to purchase the 2 years warranty,does it run from today or extends from the last day of my limited warranty. Anyone got experience with this?

This post has been edited by elwwmatrix: Nov 15 2008, 03:07 PM

When is the next PC FAIR? I might be upgrading too.