Dell Precision M6700 Owners Thread

Hello everybody!

Did anyone try 2133MHz in m6700? When I bought my precision, I also got 32GB @ 1600CL10, at an incredible bargain. Now, after more than a year, I don't really see any truly good upgrade options, except if it would be something like 2133CL11. They come with 1.35V support (which supposed to save a few Watts, which is great) but don't come in 8GB pcbs yet, but, I guess over time they will. Yes, I know 2133 isn't supported. However, 1866 wasn't supported for 32GB, but it did work for some, if I recall correctly.

Cheers!

 

Anyone here successfully running three 2560x monitor set up?

I'm running two U3011 (30inch 2560x) on my display port. One in the chassis and other docked. I originally planned to run a three monitor set up but settled at two since the dock I received came with single DP and no hdmi. I figured I can eventually add the 3rd monitor using HDMI port from the chassis if I really needed it. After about a year, I came around trying to hook the HDMI to my third monitor and I can't seem to find a cord that can connect with the dockstation blocking the entrance for the HDMI port.

Any input would be great!

 

You can get a PR02X docking station which has two DisplayPorts. (There's also a newer model that also has USB 3... dunno the model number.) Though, earlier in this thread, someone tried it and couldn't get the system to recognize three devices attached to DisplayPorts (2560x). It would see the third monitor but would not allow you to extend the desktop to it.

 

Is there a reason you have not daisy chained your monitors? After all, that's one of the main advantages of DP: only the one port needed.

 

u3011 is displayport 1.1a. I didnt think they were capable of daisy chain. However, my Asus monitor has 1.2 dp. I ordered another cable and soon as it arrives, I'll check if this works. thanks for the idea

 

I'm pretty sure DP had that capability from its inception. That was one of the precepts of its original design.

Is there only one DP input on you monitor?

 

DisplayPort daily-chaining is a new feature in DisplayPort 1.2.

There's a bandwidth limit, so the more screens you attach to one port, the lower the resolution each of them can use. I'm not sure what the effective limits are, though. Two 2560x monitors might work fine.

 

You are correct.

Correct again, there is a DP limit, and it also depends on the card you have. But every section I checked confirms your two 2560 support.

If my memory serves it was 4 HD monitors, or two HD + WQHD (2560), or two WQHD monitors, or one 4k.

I have a two monitor setup, but with a meager 1440 X 900 VGA connected. I would like to increase to a 2560 but that depends on how the Holidays fair. So far, no Dell A3s have been reduced.

I like the ability to use multiple different resolution monitors although when extending, the scale between them is a little awkward.

EDIT: I found one but its still post 1 grand. Can I get an $800? Anyone? Hmm, is screen bleed still an issue here?

EDIT:

Yes, 1866 works just fine, (no hiccups whatsoever) but its unlikely you'll see any benefit to using it. At least, I certainly don't. Tests prove there is a scant performance increase from 1333 to 1660 but none after that. Going beyond that wouldn't be of any benefit other than perhaps your mentioned lower power use, even if it was supported, which it is not.

In my opinion, there's a much greater benefit to increasing total RAM in mobile applications (to double or at least halving it), rather than its speed. That would certainly be of benefit (especially for content creators) and immediately usable.

I hope this to be the case by the next major upgrade. That, and the application of an enhanced 10 bit 4k display are the only two things that would compel me to update to the next unit.

 

Just spilled a little of tea on a few keys including space bar and it's slowly getting sticky, is it possible to disassemble single keys from the keyboard? Or I will have problems re-assembling it?
I know keyboards are a little tricky and it's easy to break this white plastic stuff under them

 

Alternatively, you can remove the entire keyboard from the base and carefully rinse the keys that are sticky with some distilled / demineralized water.

Refer to the Dell Precision Mobile Workstation M6700 Owner's Manual for detailed steps on removing the M6700's keyboard.

If you have one, you can use a wash bottle to direct the water flow.