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Oct 14, 2023 1:42 AM

Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: i5-1235U, 15.6" 120Hz, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD

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Dell has Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop on sale for $349.99 - 2% when you apply coupon code ARMMPPS - unique 10% off coupon code you receive via email (instructions below) = $308.69. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U 10-Core Processor
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 120Hz 250 nit Display
  • 8GB DDR4 2666 MT/s (1x8GB)
  • 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 802.11ax + Bluetooth
  • Windows 11 Home

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Dell has Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop on sale for $349.99 - 2% when you apply coupon code ARMMPPS - unique 10% off coupon code you receive via email (instructions below) = $308.69. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member mlj2015 for finding this deal.

Note: To receive a 10% off unique promo code, sign up for Dell Email Updates. The code may take up to an hour to arrive in your inbox.

Specs:
  • 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U 10-Core Processor
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 120Hz 250 nit Display
  • 8GB DDR4 2666 MT/s (1x8GB)
  • 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 802.11ax + Bluetooth
  • Windows 11 Home

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Written by oceanlake
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal and additional configuration options.

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Oct 22, 2023 5:06 AM
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another_2000Oct 22, 2023 5:06 AM
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Quote from folsom View quoted comment :
Will have to go with
Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: 15.6" 1080p Touch, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD $308.70 + Free Shipping
Any idea is this comparable in performance? with Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop 15.6" 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD $308.
Oct 23, 2023 5:17 AM
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fearlessfernOct 23, 2023 5:17 AM
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Quote from check411 View quoted comment :
as soon as you put in the 2 sticks of ram it switches to the iris xe
The graphics card is soldered as intel UHD. Can you provide proof yours updates to iris xe when you upgraded your ram? Also, is your crucial ram come with 4 bank groups or 2 bank groups?
Oct 25, 2023 1:02 AM
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EfYouTooOct 25, 2023 1:02 AM
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I added a 2x16 of ddr4. Downloaded CPU-Z and it showed Iris XE
Oct 25, 2023 6:50 PM
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SmilingMustang6270Oct 25, 2023 6:50 PM
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Quote from fearlessfern View quoted comment :
The graphics card is soldered as intel UHD. Can you provide proof yours updates to iris xe when you upgraded your ram? Also, is your crucial ram come with 4 bank groups or 2 bank groups?
From Intel website https://www.intel.com/content/www...phics.html

Summary
This article contains a resolution for an issue where the Intel Graphics Command Center "System" section and Display Adapters section in Device Manager shows Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics as Intel® UHD Graphics.
Description
11th Generation Intel processors with integrated Intel® Iris Xe Graphics is shown as Intel® UHD Graphics GPU in the Intel Graphics Command Center under System>GPUs. This is also present in Device Manager under Display Adapters.
Resolution
Install the latest graphics driver and update the Intel Graphics Command Center application via the Microsoft Store.
Note11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors (codenamed Tiger Lake) in single-channel memory configurations will default to less than 80 EUs, in alignment with Intel® UHD Graphics branding. In this configuration, it will always show Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics in the Operating System. To properly enable Iris® Xe Graphics the system must be in dual-channel memory configuration. Consult with your computer manufacturer for more information.
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Oct 28, 2023 11:26 AM
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shirisOct 28, 2023 11:26 AM
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Was anyone able to remove the the screw to swap the nvme drive? I can't unscrew the screw to take out the metal bracket ("thermal plate) so I can't remove the 2230 nvme drive to add my own Frown . the online manual says it's a m2x2 screw

I was using the same PH1 screwdriver that I used for the case screws but it didn't work for it. Tried PH0/00/000 (00 and 000 for different screwdriver) and none worked too. PH00 seems too big still while PH000 I can't turn it, screw looks a little damaged now and hasn't turned at all Frown

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edit: had some screw pliers and managed to remove that screw thankfully. had a spare m2 screw from when i asked asrock for some and that one actually let me use screwdriver on it
Last edited by shiris October 28, 2023 at 07:33 PM.
Oct 30, 2023 12:59 AM
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shirisOct 30, 2023 12:59 AM
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Quote from waterchange View quoted comment :
Both upgradeable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzSc9VpPIWw
Hi, do you happen to know if this supports 3200mhz ram or is the limit 2666? I see conflicting info and can't figure it out Frown
Last edited by shiris October 29, 2023 at 06:44 PM.
Oct 30, 2023 2:37 AM
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waterchangeOct 30, 2023 2:37 AM
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Quote from shiris View quoted comment :
Hi, do you happen to know if this supports 3200mhz ram or is the limit 2666? I see conflicting info and can't figure it out Frown
Go buy/use 3200 RAM. 3200 RAM is compatible with systems that support only 2666 speeds so even if this system is limited to 2666 memory speeds (which I don't know if that's the case), the faster RAM will still work. And since there's no real price difference for the two speeds, might as well buy the 3200 sticks.
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Oct 30, 2023 2:50 AM
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shirisOct 30, 2023 2:50 AM
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Quote from waterchange View quoted comment :
Go buy/use 3200 RAM. 3200 RAM is compatible with systems that support only 2666 speeds so even if this system is limited to 2666 memory speeds (which I don't know if that's the case), the faster RAM will still work. And since there's no real price difference for the two speeds, might as well buy the 3200 sticks.
ohhhh, thanks a ton!
Oct 31, 2023 10:08 PM
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Jun 21, 2025 10:17 PM
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SwampthinqJun 21, 2025 10:17 PM
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Quote from fearlessfern View quoted comment :
No but you can add DDR4-3200 type c as a dual channell configuration.
is 16 gb the max you can put in here for actual ram use or just max allowed in dual channel?
Jun 21, 2025 11:11 PM
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SwampthinqJun 21, 2025 11:11 PM
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Quote from greypoint View quoted comment :
This is a good deal compare to my order a week ago for $5 less. I have done homework before I bought this for my kid. To answer many questions above:1. Memory is upgradable to 64GB (2x16GB). Any DDR4 is fine. The spec you read is "up to". Slower memory but with less latency is not going to make a difference.2. No usb-c3. External monitor is limited to 1080P. This is dell article blame motherboard and it is by design.https://www.dell.com/support/kbdo...using-hdmiHowever, some research showed people using Intel driver be able to go 2K/4K. So it may be dell video driver limit resolutionhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Dell/com...?rdt=549064. Intel i5-1235U vs AMD 5500U basically have no difference on CPU benchmark. AMD is little better on gaming due to higher GPU clock speed. Intel is probably has better battery life due to efficiency CPU cores. If price is the same, you can choose either depending on your use case. If AMD is $100 more, choose cheap Intel. 5. Intel UHD and Iris Xe are basically the same. Iris Xe MUST to use dual channel memory. So with one DIMM 8GB, you will get UHD. Two DIMMs you get Iris Xe. It is the same CPU. Just marketing term to have you buy more memory from Dell to use Iris Xe.6. It ships with Intel AX201 (wifi6+BT5.2). Nice. No need to replace dell crappy Wifi-BT card.7. This laptop has a 2.5 slot for SATA SSDI plan to wipe it clean with windows 11 pro no bloatware. Install 16GB(2x*GB) to get Iris Xe and replace with good NVME 512GB(most likely dell ships DRAM-less 256GB nvme) since I have spare parts to upgrade. Install intel driver to see if it can go beyond 1080p external monitor. If you don't have spare parts, the better configuration with 16GB/512GB goes on sale around $485 based on slickdeal or you find elsewhere for parts.If you have no idea what I am talking about, you should avoid it.
isn't 4 gb or 8 gb soldered so you can only place 16 gb ram in the other slot?
Jun 24, 2025 3:04 AM
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fearlessfernJun 24, 2025 3:04 AM
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Quote from Swampthinq View quoted comment :
is 16 gb the max you can put in here for actual ram use or just max allowed in dual channel?
No, you can put up to 64gb.
Jun 24, 2025 1:21 PM
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SwampthinqJun 24, 2025 1:21 PM
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Quote from fearlessfern View quoted comment :
No, you can put up to 64gb.
I don't understand how when one is soldered and there is only one other slot.

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