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    Computer arrived...with faster CPU, normal?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by kenratboy, Dec 31, 2007.

  1. kenratboy

    kenratboy Notebook Guru

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    Got my Vostro 1400 today, everything is great, but I went into 'System' and noticed that it was saying my CPU was 1.6 GHz. and that it was a T5470. I ordered and paid for a T5270.

    Is it normal for a part like this to be substituted? Obviously I am very happy, but I assume this is official with Dell and I do not need to worry about warranty issues?

    Thanks!
     
    kenratboy, Dec 31, 2007
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  2. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    Send it back and demand the lesser CPU for which you paid. Damn, I can't believe some of the stunts these manufacturers pull! :D

    Seriously, you could call Dell and ask what happened, ( [​IMG]) but I wouldn't lose any sleep over this. Probably was an issue with supply, or just a simple mistake on Dell's part. I can't imagine Dell wanting to take the CPU back and replace it with the one you actually ordered now that you've got the machine.
     
    bmwrob, Dec 31, 2007
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    deathpenalty Notebook Consultant

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    If its a mistake at the factory, the greater it is for you. Maybe they were short on supply and thus upgraded it.

    But check your invoice/quote to make sure you weren't charged for a T5470.
     
    deathpenalty, Dec 31, 2007
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    Check your drink for a roofie, Dell might be trying to take advantage of you.
     
    Ghola, Dec 31, 2007
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    Zahn1138 Notebook Consultant

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    :laugh:

    Anyway, you might as well call. I don't think they would try to take it back, but who knows.
     
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    kenratboy Notebook Guru

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    No way they would want to take it back. They would just throw the old chip away.

    Ghola - they did send some Aquadots with the computer, hmmmm...
     
    kenratboy, Dec 31, 2007
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    Voodoofreak Notebook Deity

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    Wow....you are one lucky person :)
     
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    LOL good work bro. Grats.
     
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    Would you buy me a lottery ticket please...? I will send you cash.
     
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    Bank error in your favor... collect $200.

    (btw they may have just run out of T5270's.)
     
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    kenratboy Notebook Guru

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    I guarantee that is exactly what happened...my question is how common is this? Would they give you a better video card (8600 vs. 8400 in the 1700, for example), a bigger HD, etc.?

    Very slim chance the 'wrong' part was put in, they could not afford inventory control issues where the wrong part got in the wrong computer...imagine if I ended up with a Celeron :eek: Or if I ended up with T7700 :p

    Anyway, I am sure one happy camper - but as a business major, I am left scratching my head (I could see it with a small firm, but DELL!!!???)

    Thanks guys.

    Oh, its running Half-Life Episode 2 like a champ (just had to turn all the settings down to run it at 1440x900 smoothly).
     
    kenratboy, Jan 1, 2008
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