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    Are the Dell XPS 9530 and Precision m3800 the same?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jedisurfer1, Feb 19, 2016.

  1. jedisurfer1

    jedisurfer1 Notebook Deity

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    Are they the same machine with different model numbers. Similar to back in the day when my Inspiron 8200 was the same as my latitude c840 I think they make the same internal machines with slight cosmetic differences.
     
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  2. alexhawker

    alexhawker Spent Gladiator

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    Different GPUs, and one has NFC I believe.

    Try searching the forum, I'm positive this has been asked and answered several times since these machines were released...
     
    alexhawker, Feb 19, 2016
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    The answer is "pretty much", different badging on similar products sold through different channels. I believe the Precision comes with a Quadro card which is more geared towards rendering and design applications such as CAD or advanced graphic design. The XPS comes with a Nvidia GeForce, more appropriate for gaming. The warranty might also be different based on the channel you buy through.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Feb 20, 2016
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