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Did Dell / nVidia ever fix the 8400 GS problem in later models of the XPS 1330
Hi as above, just wondering whether a revised graphics chip was ever used in later models of the Dell XPS 1330??
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ejn63
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March 8th, 2012 08:00
Supposedly, yes - though many consider nVidia never truly fixed the problem with any of these chips.
www.theinquirer.net/.../all-nvidia-g84-g86s-bad
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March 8th, 2012 14:00
I know this is a questions asked around a lot but would you see the 'copper mod' a worthy improvement to help prevent this issue?
speedstep
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March 9th, 2012 08:00
Copper mod will not "PREVENT" the issue but it may delay the inevitable demise.
Even Apple had the issue with their Macbook Pro Models.
MacBook Pro: Distorted video or no video issues
Symptoms
In July 2008, NVIDIA publicly acknowledged a higher than normal failure rate for some of their graphics processors due to a packaging defect. At that same time, NVIDIA assured Apple that Mac computers with these graphics processors were not affected. However, after an Apple-led investigation, Apple has determined that some MacBook Pro computers with the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor may be affected. If the NVIDIA graphics processor in your MacBook Pro has failed, or fails within four years of the original date of purchase, a repair will be done free of charge, even if your MacBook Pro is out of warranty.
What to look for:
Specific products affected: