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    Dell 1520 8600M GT DDRX ?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by LikeTheSearchEngine, Oct 23, 2007.

  1. LikeTheSearchEngine

    LikeTheSearchEngine Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got off of a chat with a dell rep, saying that the 256 MB of ram on the graphics card included is DDR3. At the same time, on this site, I have seen both people claiming that it is DDR2 or that it seems like DDR3 but really is DDR2. I don't get it, and so I was hoping someone could clarify.

    Is it possible they are shipping with different cards now than in July? If not, why the contradictions?

    Also, is the screen really as bad as people are saying?

    I am thinking of buying the 1520, but I am considering the 1720, and either a C90S or a G1S-B1.

    Thanks for the help!
     
    LikeTheSearchEngine, Oct 23, 2007
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  2. FIREitUP

    FIREitUP Notebook Enthusiast

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    it's DDR2, just check the clock settings on a dell it will show 400mhz memory, which is DDR2. With regards to the screen, it's just the luck of the draw; some people have good LCDs and some have bad ones. if you have a bad one just return it.
     
    FIREitUP, Oct 23, 2007
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  3. rajrulesdear

    rajrulesdear Notebook Enthusiast

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    ^^how do we get to know whether ours is a bad LCD or a good one ??? any specific thing that tells the difference ???
     
    rajrulesdear, Oct 23, 2007
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    chipper3152 Notebook Consultant

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    if its grainy...but don't worry about it, you might not even notice it
     
    chipper3152, Oct 23, 2007
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Here, I'll write a guide:

    How to tell your screen is grainy: If you're reading this, it's not.
     
    Lithus, Oct 23, 2007
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