Will Dell void my warranty if I use Omega.net Video drivers?

Question

Hi all, I was just wondering if Dell can terminate my warranty if I use Omega.net video card drivers on my system. I rather like the idea of being able to step up the clock speed on the processor, even if it shortens the life of the card. Will doing something like this void the warranty? I see a lot of people advocating the Omega driver, and I use it on another (way out of warranty) Dell and it works better than the dell driver. My worry is, will Dell invalidate my warranty if I install it? I asked an XPS tech support guy about it, and he didn't seem to think that it would go over well with Dell.   Many thanks for any help,  The Computer Dude.

ejn63 · Answer

If they find out you've done that, yes, it will void your warranty.

NemesisDB · Answer

void is perhaps the wrong term ...  stuff that breaks as a result of your action may not be covered  ... then again, considering how I would never send my hard-drive in when I ship my system off, I don't really know how they would tell.

NemesisDB · Answer

i'd still blame it on the hardware -- this stuff should auto-shutdown or throttle when it gets too hot

if it's just hotter temps within normal range causing early death, then it's the hardware's fault as your within its designed temp range

just my 2cents

mattcowger · Answer

Theres a couple differences.

Simply installing the drivers will not, but you also wont be supported. If, by installing these drivers, you damage the machine (by overclocking), then yes, your warrenty is void.

As nemesis suggested though, they'd be hard pressed to find out if they dont see the drivers installed.

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