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    Studio SPS 1645 with A07 BIOS - Random crashing, throttling fixed?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by blueorbit, Feb 17, 2010.

  1. blueorbit

    blueorbit Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently returned my 1645 after 2 months of struggling with random crashing and throttling back to Dell for a full refund.

    I am in need of a new system and was considering HP Envy 15 as an alternative, but I still like the 1645 given that it performs as advertised.

    Can you guys confirm that the new A07 BIOS with 130W power adapter resolves all outstanding issues (throttling, random crashing, etc)? Do any of you now have a trouble free 1645?

    Am I making a mistake by considering another 1645 or should I just get an Envy 15 instead and forget about Dell?

    Thanks for any input on this...
     
    blueorbit, Feb 17, 2010
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  2. semblance

    semblance Notebook Consultant

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    I now have a trouble free 1645 (I'm not a gamer, though), because of the information found on this forum. However, I can't recommend the machine because I had so many problems with it and others haven't been able to completely get rid of crashes, etc. I've probably had five or six independent issues with this machine.
     
    semblance, Feb 17, 2010
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  3. MrSpock2002

    MrSpock2002 Notebook Evangelist

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    You can always get a SXPS 1640. Excellent machines.
     
    MrSpock2002, Feb 17, 2010
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    buckZor Notebook Geek

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    He probably wants an i7
     
    buckZor, Feb 17, 2010
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    bfarmer Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have had no issues with my 1645. But obviously others have. I'm not a gamer and it's not a desktop replacement. Is the throttling fixed? Apparently not completely. Will Dell bring it up to throttle-free? I don't know.

    For what I need it for it works great, looks good and I'm satisfied. I replace laptops or desktops about every 6-9 months and pass them on to family and friends so what becomes obsolete to me is always a step-up for someone else. (No, I'm not wealthy but it is a 30 year hobby.)

    Now I've had this computer about three months but if I was buying now, I'd probably get one with DX11 graphics card, SSD and some other features that didn't exist or didn't want to afford when I bought this one.

    Are we ever really satisfied for long!?!
     
    bfarmer, Feb 17, 2010
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