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July 26th, 2004 09:00
How noise is XPS G3
With 3 fans running how noise is the XPS G3 case? I am planning to get the ATI X800 XT card and been wondering if the XPS G3 would be a better choice than the 8400 as far as the noise is?But the more cooling capacity ofthe XPS G3 is a factor,is it not?Anybody has experience with it?
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Posted July 26th, 2004 11:00
Thanks,I am awaiting more inputs on this.I am afraid the 8400 would not have enough cooling capacity for serious gaming with the ATI X800 XT card.358
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Posted July 26th, 2004 14:00
Don't know how noisy they are but a have an old XPS B1000 and it has always sounded like a vacum cleaner so I hope 8400 is not as loud!
If you have a look at the online manaual for the 8400 you will see that if you are using a high powered graphics card then they advise you buy an additional cooling fan for it which looks very easy to install. I dont know if they fit them as standard or only if you would be ordering a high powered graphics card with the system.
Am waiting on my 8400 being delivered and I just went for the basic X300 SE card as in the UK there would have been a 28 day delay if I ordered the X800. Will upgrade it to the X600 as they are only about £150 pounds - when anyone has them in stock that is.358
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Posted July 26th, 2004 15:00
Its wrong that Dell does not offer the X800 XT card in the 8400's.If you want to upgrade later it will probably cost $400 for that card.Its keeping me from ordering the 8400.I could get it in the XPS Gen 3,but there is the noise factor,so I am just procrastinating.358
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Posted July 26th, 2004 18:00
If you really want that card then just wait a few weeks before you order the 8400. They were offering it when I ordered mine in the UK but would have delayed system so didnt want to wait.
The reason they dont offer it at the moment is that there is to much demaind for it and they are making it a priorty for the XPS system but when more are available it will be offered with the 8400.
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Posted July 26th, 2004 19:00
Thanks,but you probably are not aware of all the discount coupons are being offered here to buy now!As a matter of fact they will expire tonight at midnight.The temptation is awsome to buy but I will probably not buy.I dont want a low-end card installed now and just would have to upgrade anyway.358
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Posted July 26th, 2004 22:00
It is a tough call but the noise factor between the XPS and 8400 Dimension systems is night and day!! I just use headphones when I game on my XPS system
The ATI X300 SE card that came with my 8400 has been performing really well so far!
DCE
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Posted July 27th, 2004 00:00
Glad to hear that the ATI X300 SE is holding up ok as that is what will be shipping with my 8400.
I know what you mean about the discounts. I placed my order last week and got an email from Dell today giving 5%, free delivery and free hard drive upgrade!! Upshot is I could get exact same speck as I have ordered and upgrade frpm the FP1901 to the FP2001 monitor and it would still be £100 cheapper than system I'm getting.
Just the way it goes though and a cant wait to get my new system - supposed to be this Friday but a dont think it will be as system is still in production.
Well a hope you get a system you like the spec of soon.
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Posted July 27th, 2004 06:00
I'm still stuck between the XPS and 8400 to. I was all set to get the 8400 due to it being about £400 cheaper for identical spec but then they removed the X800XT option so I'm stuck again :P Going to see if they drop the XPS prices in August, it's too much of a premium currently.
I'd be interested is anyone has comparisons between the 8400, XPS and 8300. I have an 8300 currently and it's very quiet until it's stressed hard (like in an FPS game), at which time all the fans kick in on high-speed and it's like a Harrier landing in your living room. I'm just worried when people are saying the 8400 is quiet that they mean when idling and not during intensive use...
Also anyone know why the jump from 1GB to 2Gb is such a price hike in the UK? It's like £300 which is a bit crazy IMO, I'm wondering if it's because it changes from 2x512MB to 2x1GB? If so anyone know how much a 4x512MB option would be (they don't seem to offer it on the web-site...)?
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Posted July 27th, 2004 07:00
Hi,
Dell have always charged a fortune for memory - you would be best to get 1 meg and upgrade it through crucial or kingston. You would get a much cheapper price for it than through Dell
dotcomeddie
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Posted July 26th, 2004 11:00
My XPS Gen 2 is A LOT louder than my Dimension 8400!! Unless Dell has made considerable changes to the Gen 3 model I would recommend the 8400 if noise is a factor. I love my XPS system but the noise created by the fans has been a serious disappointment for me lately ESPECIALLY when gaming!!
DCE