Everything at stock speed (3.0 Extreme):
CPU 7.2
Memory 5.5
Graphics 7.3
Gaming Graphics 7.3
HDD 5.6
Any thoughts on the low memory score? I had Outlook and Firefox running during the test. Could be it.
Thanks very much. I will check it out. I ended up intalling 7 yesterday without imaging and I learned that the install most likely images the vista install as I had to give it a few tries as it failed and "restored" vista. This was probably the most painless install of a MS OS ever for me.
I am going to try Windows 7 this weekend and upgrade from Vista Home Premium SP2. I have several hard drives and use one for the OS only. I want to image this to another drive in case I need to restore to vista. I have Ghost 14 but I find it incredibly bulky and hard to use. A long time ago...
Thanks for the tip. Although this looks to be a good deal, I ended up going with the Microsoft Elite BT Keyboard/Mouse Combo. The reviews on the Rocketfish all described an annoying lag, something I did not want to deal with.
I am looking for a new wireless keyboard and mouse combo. This will be mostly used for general computing and some gaming. I prefer bluetooth, but could live with RF.
What are you guys using, have used, read about, etc.?
Thanks,
LJ
I can't comment on the GTX260, but I recently installed a second 8800 GTX (I paid $175 on ebay) and I play everything at 1920x1200 with 4-8 AA and gameplay rocks, smooth as silk. This includes every game in the HL Orange Box. The only game I can't play at 1920*1200 full spec is Crysis. 16x AA...
Trouble is the Dell bios will only go up and down in increments of 333, so going down means 3.337. The temps at this level are only 5 degrees less min max.
Some pictures of the air cooler on the XPS 720:
Heatsink
This is an XPS 710, but the same air cooler on the 720 (scroll up a few lines in the thread):
http://www.totalgamingnetwork....owthread.php?p=2060634
I'm pretty impressed with this system as well for a Dell pre-built. I too was thinking if Dell forces the vcore up with every tick of the multiplier then it must be the way to go. I was surprised there was a section in the manual on overclocking. Dell has come a long way.
EDTI - I may see...
Well, speedstep is disabled in the BIOS, however, I do see the chip throttle up and down in CPU-Z. Is this what speedstep is?? I am just now getting an education on speedstep (google). I asked a few question last night on another board on whether to enable or disable in the BIOS and the advice...
Unfortunately, the voltage is correct. I have a Dell XPS system with "Overclocking" ability in the BIOS. Long story, but I am happy with the system although I have a long history of building, but am just getting back into, hence all the questions. The voltage is automatically assigned by the...
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