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Hello there, you have to put in your tag and then select Windows 7 64 bit and it will show you the main drivers you need to install. Make sure you dont mess with Bios drivers because i did in the...
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I believe it will copy everything over.
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You can specify search parameters on the left side of the screen. When you refresh the search parameters are retained. Windows 7 and 1TB or higher are both options. You can also sort by price to...
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Bought one priced at $1499. Exact same specs. The coupon code worked on the first screen, but then did not show up on the order confirmation. I called them to adjust the order but they won't do...
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I've been refreshing every 10 seconds and I haven't seen one yet.
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Luckily I had it my cart as people are still picking these up. She told me, in fact, to keep it in my cart till she was ready to work on it. Then I removed it...she grabbed it up and worked on it...
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Nice! I have a copy of Windows 8, but I'm not too fond of win8.. I'm thinking of trying out Ubuntu or try Hackintosh on it. I found a thread with lots of information on XPS 8500 hackintosh -...
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Déja vu, been there, had the same confusion.
It is attached directly to the motherboard, almost hidden underneath the video card. It is small and simply slides into a socket. Look in the owner's...
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This is what i found: 'it is configured with PLDS (Philips & Lite-On Digital Solutions) or HLDS (Hitachi-LG Data Storage) drives at the factory if a Blu Ray drive option is selected during the order...
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On chat now and they are refusing to apply the code to any other system even thought they have the exact same model as a scratch and dent for $1329 and a refurb for $1389. They pulled the deal from...
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What worked for me is to unplug your main HDD, reboot, install Windows from the OS disc that comes with the computer. Then, download drivers on another computer, transfer with USB, and install. The...
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received mine today. Pretty nice system. There were small scratches at the corners, well can't complain for a refurb. Thanks Again OP.
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Thanks for the info. I am very naive wrt to this stuff and I bought the computer assuming that the OS would be on the SSD. What about the drivers? If I unplug the power from the HDD and boot with the...
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I actually stumbled upon a similiar issue. In my attempts to format the 2TB drive, and reinstall windows on the SSD...upon booting I recieved the error about an unsupported system-disk. Checked the...
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Hello, all.
Received my refurb 8500. Looks and runs like brand new. I did replace the 7770 with a 7850 and it makes a nice difference. No problems replacing the card.
As far as the ssd. I...
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Considering selling mine for those that couldn't find one. PM me if interested.
XPS 8500
i7-3770
1TB SATA + 32gb mSATA
8GB RAM
GT 640 Graphics Card
DVD+RW
Windows 8
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Kept throwing deals at me either removing the 256 ssd or switching out the video card etc.. I don't need this much computer but getting so much more for not that much more money is worth it to me...
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good! a nice clean ssd for a new install :bulb: :bounce:
Do you know the brand and model of bluray drive? I still haven't received shipping confirmation :mad:
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It's not always at this price. It normally lists on the outlet for $1479 (or something close). Sometimes they have 20-30% off coupons, and those tend to get reported here. A recent sale had it at...
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Can someone please post in layman terms, the steps to move the OS to SSD, esp with respect to this system. Also will it not void any warranty if we move the OS from originally where it is installed?...
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OK gang... Maybe I am missing something, But I still cannot locate the SSD! I would like to take it out and use in another system... Is this possible?
Is the SSD part of the 2TB drive? I do not...
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most likely your SSD is in a "frozen" state.
Google "secure erase ssd"
Parted Magic should take care of you issue
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Simple answer to this, Windows Experience Index is 5.9 with OS on HDD, 7.1 with OS on SSD. This indicates that HDD is the bottle neck. Since our SSD is big enough to handle OS, OS should be installed...
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any reason NOT to buy a desktop around now?
its not urgent, but id like to upgrade in the next 6 months or so...
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Nothing?
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SRT? I doubt it is activated, since the 256 gb SSD is probably the os drive and the 2tb drive is probably the data drive.
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Still shows in stock for me: http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSales/Online/SecondaryInventorySearch.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dfh&cs=22&puid=f3133799
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Anybody knows what SSD brand is used?
BTW, I don't think it's mSATA, am I right?
Also, why the monitors disappeared from options?
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Awesome setup! Was in need of a new system, thank you OP.
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In for 1, thanks!
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Had it in the cart, but couldn't pull the trigger. About $60 tax in Illinois. Hard to take that. Also, I was trying to get my 10% discount for joining dell advantage, but it wouldn't work, and I...
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Got one. super machine. will use for CAD work and store all our pictures on this machine and backup to HP server. Cant beat the features on this machine and the reliability of Dell. Navigated...
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Just now?? been trying forever
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How? Chat or luck?
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Luck I guess, I just kept scrolling through pages clicking on pc's between the price range and one popped up. I ordered and got the email saying
"Dear Customer,
This e-mail is an acknowledgement...
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My bad, xps, I was looking at the samsung afterwards, but I bought the "
Dell Outlet XPS 8500 Desktop Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium", I'll edit it so people know I was talking about the pc's
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Keep in mind this was posted yesterday, I was able to get one then with no issues.
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My order was set to arrive by the 15th, but just got delayed until the 20th. No biggie, worth the wait.
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Anyone got theirs shipped? I thought refurbished systems are already in the US and got shipped at least with in a day or so.
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