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Okay, I just purchased an X700 Pro for $151.00 from the BX here on base.

I went home and put it in my Dell 4700(1GigRam, 2.8GHz). And it's a no go. The cpu fan goes into over drive as soon as the I plug the power back on. What I mean is, even before I push the power button it powers up and the cpu fans goez crazy.

Also, nothing acutally happens. Windows doesn't load and the fan just keeps on going. Any ideas on how to fix this would be dope.

Is your vid slot PCI-e?
Do you have enough power?

Yeah, I've got enough power and yes, I've got PCI-e slot. I just read on the Dell forums that there is compatability issues with the 4700 and x700 pro.

Oh well. It was such a good deal too.

Yet another reason to avoid Dell PCs.

Yep.

as much as i hate to agree with mobius...

Dell = Hell

CDN_Merlin wrote:Dell = Hell

as with all computers.... don't buy, BUILD!!!

CDN_Merlin wrote:Dell = Hell

Guess I'm burning then

Yeah, its not that bad

Unix wrote:Yeah, its not that bad

until it's time to "upgrade".

I like Dell LCDs and Laptops, thats it

Unix wrote:I just read on the Dell forums that there is compatability issues with the 4700 and x700 pro.

I am sorry to say there is an issue with anything and a dell. unless you chump out the change and buy it directly from dell 99% chance it will not work!

Never attempt to upgrade a prebuilt computer

I spoke with ATI and they said (after having me troubleshoot even though I already did on my own) to call dell.

So I call Dell, explain the situation and they tell me that they're sending out a tech with the newest model mobo and heatsink. I'm glad I'm still under contract.

So we'll see if this actually fixes it. *crosses fingers*

Matrix wrote:I like Dell LCDs and Laptops, thats it

I'll say

Who does Dell contract with for their LCD's?

The Devil.

Unix wrote:Yeah, its not that bad

Not to jump on the bash Dell bandwagon, but they really are that bad. Their heatsink retention method for their p4 boxes are absolutely horrible. A good thump on the case and that p4 turns into a smoldered desk piece. They also have no concept of airflow. If you're lucky, you might have one fan in the system (other than the one in the power supply). That is mounted in a fold-down shroud over the heatsink, which does no good in a tower case anyways. You know what holds your cards in? A plastic retention clip that folds down over where you would normally put screws in a normal case. That clip pops loose, and you better hope you have screws handy.

As for compatability issues, they do this deliberately on their low-end systems to force you to buy from them.

MD-2389 wrote:Not to jump on the bash Dell bandwagon, but they really are that bad. Their heatsink retention method for their p4 boxes are absolutely horrible. A good thump on the case and that p4 turns into a smoldered desk piece. They also have no concept of airflow. If you're lucky, you might have one fan in the system (other than the one in the power supply). That is mounted in a fold-down shroud over the heatsink, which does no good in a tower case anyways. You know what holds your cards in? A plastic retention clip that folds down over where you would normally put screws in a normal case. That clip pops loose, and you better hope you have screws handy.

So that's why my system sounds like a wind tunnel every time I try doing something processor-intensive!

Well the Dell guy came out today with a new motherboard and whadayaknow, it fixed it. Go Dell, it's your birthd...uhhhh

EVERYONE REMEMBER

























where you were the day dell actually fixed something...

All I constantly read about Dell computers is compatibility problems, lack of expandability and impossibility of upgrading hardware.

I am starting to wonder how this guy could make so much money with his machines, so much more as they aren't even cheap.

Best thing still is to find a good local computer store and get your stuff tailor-made there. Or if you can do as firefly said.

That video card looks like it's mow my lawn, them mulch and bag up the clippings too !...

But why Buy ATI .. !? .. Every ATI video card I have ever tried to install is a hassle, and have never performed better than th Nvidida based cards I replace them with... Does Dell do better with ATI..?

I once was a die hard NVidia fan, but the 9800 pro changed everything ... and I never had problems with my ATI cards or drivers.

PA: Thread locked since the topic is exhausted and a NVidiots/fanATIcs flamewar is eminent.

Go NVidia !!