The upgrade of hardware Dell XPS 15 (L502X)

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• The upgrade of my Dell XPS 8300

  Hello

  Currently, I use my Dell XPS 8300 with set up the following:

  • Intel core i7 - 2600 to 3.4 GHz
  • 8 GB RAM
  • GPU: Radeon HD 5770
  • PSU: 460W (AC460AD-00)

  It has served me well but shows it's age while I was looking to upgrade the graphics card and the power supply if necessary. But this is the first time I did something like this then I'd some tips / warnings on the potential pitfalls before buying something.

  After doing some background reading, I was thinking get a GTX 970 and upgrade the PSU, but I would like to know, questions, I could deal with that. I heard there were problems with XPS 8300 bios don't do not work well with graphics cards. I am currently on AO3, but there is no problem if necessary upgrade.

  My budget is around £400-£500 if anyone knows the best ways to update my PC.

  Thank you.

  Consider using this for now until you can buy new. Spending that much on unnecessary updates are not handy on a computer that is a few years old. You have a good installation now - 8 GB of ram, big power, i7 cpu that is best for your motherboard - as long as everything works. New computers can easily be purchased for what your budget allows for upgrades. The only thing to consider is a video card a little better that your power supply will take place as well as better control that you can use when you get a new computer. Ignore the upgrade of processor since that is not worth the expense or effort for minimal returns. You most likely impossible to switch the cpu to a newer version without replacing the motherboard. I would make sure to have the latest and probably last - bios A06.

• Dell xps 15-l502x hangs / freezes on gaming

  Hello

  A month ago, I bought a dell xps 15-l502x. It worked very well during this period. I played fifa 11, fifa 12, Medal of honor 2010, call of duty modern warefare 1 virtua tenniis4. all of these games went very well with minor problems. but now I started the call of duty black ops. and during gamplay he crashed several times. twice he appeared as BSOd but when I applied fixed releaesd of updates, the game crashes, but no BSOD. I Googled it and found a lot of people have problems on this laptop specially, not for this game, but also for other games too much on this subject. He wants your advice how to diagnose failure in portable or game atleast iwant to vaerify my laptop computer equipment. I use the dell pc support check fairly often, but it does no hardware problem. I found on the internet of people saying that you need to replace your borad because Valentine's mother problem .i also want to add that I also had the problem of game failure on fifa11 and cal of duty modern warefare. They games showed inadmissible mistakes, but I think it could be overheating. If iadded cooling pad for my laptop but now the problem has worsened on call of duty black ops. I have not tried other gmes. I also read some people saying that games hangs on their system while the power supply is plugged on I don't have noticd that thing on my laptop also dare not try this on my laptop

  I need dell experts on this issue and provide a solution and address this issue in the dell xps 15, because a lot of people have this problem on this issue.

  Thank you

  plugged my laptop problem of frost during the game with AC power cable, I check what whatever and also I check the hardware everything was OK, no parts have problem in software I have check the drivers and also, they have no problem so I use some programs like GPU - Z.0.5.7 and I check sensors tab in this program during game and I see no going to high temperature of the GPU! very high, about 80 C. He high temperature and GPU will be put out of service and gel system, I make only GPU core clock value 500, just low shader clock and gpu will be weak you can make this setting with nvidia Inspector! I put a link to download: If

  solve this problem with my help a friend in facebook, now I can play any game, no lag, no freeze, nothing wrong, the first of all the updates to update to the latest driver nvidia, intel, realtek audio and also the bios after that download this program and at the bottom of it you can see a button «See overclocking» , it ask u to make you click on Yes and you can see a page of the Chief, shader clock just weak about 999 and click on apply clocks and valtage, after a test game, I promise you this work: D and we can happy again<3 i="" play="" this="" games="" and="" work="" fine="" very="" fine="" :d="" nfs="" the="" run="" ,="" ac="" revelation="" ,="" b="" f="" 3="" ,="" cod="" mw2="" ,="" cod="" mw3="" ,="" call="" of="" juarez="" the="" cartel="" ,="" crysis="" 2="" ,="" l.a.="" noire="" and="" also="" taken="" 5="" with="" pcsx2="" 0.9.8="" (r4600)="" :d="" it="" work="" nice="" ,="" i="" must="" thank="" my="" friend="" oh="" i="" must="" say="" something="" to="" you="" ,="" when="" u="" shutdown="" or="" restart="" your="" laptop="" your="" setting="" reset="" and="" not="" work="" u="" must="" create="" a="" shortcut="" in="" nvidia="" inspector="" in="" show="" overclocking="" page="" and="" put="" your="" shortcut="" in="" startup="" so="" each="" time="" your="" windows="" up="" your="" setting="" will="" be="" done="" ,="" haaaaaaave="" nice="" time="" guys="" i="" love="" you="" wow="">

• Problem Dell xps 15 L502x charger.

  I have a dell XPS 15.  Before a few days I started getting an error message: charger is plugged in but does not support.  Anyone have any ideas what it is?  Thanks in advance.

  I tried to re install quickset64, but he did not change this problem.

  I ask you all to out get me of this problem.

  I had the same problem and I bought two batteries and always the same, I thought to buy new charger but goanna is to be too much for this stupid laptop. its cost very expensive like MAC but that nothing according to MAC and I got a new TOSHIBA with the same specifications that my i7 Dell XPS 15 L502X stupid, with the price less than $375 and is much more than Dell which never recommended by me to any.

  If Dell respect his client and it is a respectful organization, should be remembered this point in the market and replacement with a new or to pay less. In this way, it will keep its reputation in a top.

  Thank you

• Dell XPS 15 L502X restore Windows 10 to 8 - is not the disks

  A few months, I installed Windows 10 back on my XPS 15 L502X. It seemed OK, but a bit clunky. Now I'm sick of it. It is so much slower, freeze things upwards, the Start button does not work, it takes forever to connect, webcam does not always work etc, etc.

  So, I want to return Windows 8.1. In fact, I grew to love this OS. Problem is that I don't have the installation diskettes. I tried to get some via Dell website but it came to a bit of a dead end and I'm not sure if they will be provided after the expiration of the warranty.

  Also, I don't seem to have an activation code on the case - is a problem.

  Any help appreciated.

  Thank you

  Chris

  You can get Windows 8.1 by following the instructions here:

  https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=Is6I9B9kjFM&list=PL1RkaknDn7v9wEeh0YXFqOFsrmws-9fYn&index=1

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-Windows-8-1-retail-and-OEM-ISO/

  But the performance woes are likely due to the fact that you have made an initial upgrade installation. They always perform significantly worse. A clean install of Windows 10 TH2 will work much better:

  https://www.YouTube.com/playlist?list=PL1RkaknDn7v-Ucth4gt0U3BHVSY7oNkWr

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-Windows-10-OEM-and-retail-ISO/

• Update hard disc on the special edition of Dell XPS-8900

  Hello, I have a Dell XPS-8900 that I bought a few months ago, and you want to upgrade the hard drive.  There to 2, 7200 RPM hard drive + Cache SSD of 32 GB m2.  I noticed by looking at the disk management, it has 2 free sheet music; a 39 MB OEM Partition and 11.73 GB recovery Partition.  Both show that they are 100% free.  I created the recovery USB disk and it deleted the recovery Partition files.

  Should I still have the Partition recovery or the OEM Partition?  When I switch to a new hard drive, is it possible to simply copy the partition of the OS?

  Also, I thought that he would have an EFI System Partition.  Is that what I need or installation?

  UEFI allows secure and start for 2 t boot partitions format: those are the two major differences, as well as the withdrawal of the restriction to have four primary partitions per disk.  Those who are not important here.

  I don't think that there is a capacity limit on the m2 in height slot, but there is most likely a limitation of the physical size of the map itself which may restrict your ability.

  You will get the best performance from the system running the operating system for one SSD drive for some.  You can easily find 2.5 "SATA SSD affordable up to 1 t in size now.  Drives 2.5 "tend to be less expensive than m2 format disks, although NVMe readers (whose prices are in the stratosphere), they are largely very reasonable in price for the exception.

  I would not necessarily fear disks 3.5 "Toshiba - these are in large part the designs of Hitachi/HGST (Toshiba entered the market of disk 3,5 '' when WD resumed HGST - the Chinese Government opposed the consolidation to two manufacturers of records based in the United States and forced to WD to spin off plants making the disks 3.5" to Toshiba).  The HGST designs have a good reputation for reliability - much better than those of Seagate, for sure.

  You are probably better off with a straight on the clone of the drive.  You can use the Windows Disk Administrator to change the partitions later.  I had the good luck of late with Macrium Reflect (free), but Acronis image works well - and Samsung provides a free version of it if you choose one of their SSDS.

• Upgrade SSD for Dell XPS 15 9550

  Hello

  I have Dell XPS 9550 with configuration 32 GB SSD + 500 GB HARD disk. I want to upgrade SSD for more space avaliablity.

  But I don't know what type of SSD, I'll need to buy. Also, I read XPS 15 to repair. There are two chapter for the removal and replacement of the SSD in the maintenance manual. First chapter of half-length SSD, second chapter SSD full length.

  What type of SSD is mounted in my laptop? Half or full length?

  How can I identify necessary SSD for me in stores (dimensions, label, etc.)?

  What interface for SSD do I need?  PCIE or SATA?

  What is the map? M2.2280 or PCI-E AIC (-expansion card)?

  Thanks in advance!

  These are all numbers of Dell and descriptions.

  The system uses a PCIe (or is if you want a faster player), 2280 m2 or small size.  UNLESS you buy directly from Dell, it is best NOT to buy versions OEM of SSD (Samsung end pieces in a '1' vs '0' for details).

  OEM spare parts are usually not compatible to end-users by the manufacturer.

  Because you will probably install the operating system for the new SSD, don't forget to make a recovery media set, you need to load the operating system on the larger capacity disk - what you have now is just a cache for the main hard drive.

• How can I find a copy of windows 7 for dell Xps 15 (L502X)

  Hello evryone...
  I have a dell xps (l502X) lap top... it's operating system (Windows 7 Home peremium) resulted in a mistake... and there is now no thereon oparating system, and I have no backup dist to restore it... My question is: there were can I download my lap top operating system?
  Tanks

  You misunderstood what George wrote.  Dells have a "factory restore Partition" and reinstalling Windows procedure that is described in the manual of your PC.  For example, here is an excerpt from the mine-

  Reference Dell Factory Image Restore [excerpt from manual for Dell Inspiron 1545]
  1. turn on the computer.
  2 when the Dell logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window.
  Note: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.
  3. Select repair your computer.  The System Recovery Options window appears.
  4. Select a keyboard layout and click Next.
  5. to access the recovery options, log in as a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the user name field, and then click OK.
  6. click on Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.
  Note: Depending on your configuration, you may need to select Dell, then Dell Factory Image Restore factory tools.
  7. click on next. Data delete screen is displayed.
  Note: If you do not wish to continue Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.
  8. check the box to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, then click Next.  The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes. A message appears when the operating system and the applications installed in the factory have been restored to the State of the plant.
  9. click Finish to restart the system.

  - - - - - - - - - -

  You can find this information for your model on the Dell support website [through www.dell.com ] If you have thrown the manual of your PC and don't have any pdf copy of it.

  The manual of your PC will also be instructions for creating a set of "Recovery disc" and do this after the factory restore.

  In addition, the backup utility provided with Dells [mine is DataSafe Local, but that may have changed] has the ability to create a USB bootable from the "factory restore Partition" so that you can deal with a hard disk failure in the future.  So do because it is a valuable tool [an insurance against future problems] - they advised me to use a 16 GB USB key, but the image is only 6.2 GB so I could use a 8 GB USB key instead.

  Palcouk is also correct.  All this which may or may not have been provided with your purchase, Dell will provide a floppy disk to install OEM of Windows 7 on demand - the load is small, I think [I think I saw a post about it being $30].

• Power supply upgrade for my Dell XPS 8100?

  I'm looking to upgrade my Dell XPS 8100 power OEM 350W at a minimum 550W power supply so I can install a Blu - Ray reader & writer drive, & so I can replace the ATi Radeon HD 5570 1 GB GDRR5 graphics card with 2 GB or 4 GB of GDDR5. What would be a good power supply for my computer?

  Here are my specs:

  Intel Core i7-870,

  16 GB of DDR3 Ram(was 8GB but I upgraded to 16GB),

  HD 1.5 TB,

  ATi Radeon HD 5570 1 GB GDDR5.

  In addition, this card will work fine with my computer:

  

  & What will be a good Blu - Ray burner for my computer which is not too expensive?

  It's my computer right now:

  

  Here's a post that details what the size fits:

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/19483753

  But...

  740 GT is not much faster that the Radeon 5570 then this isn't much of an upgrade. What do you who needs 4 GB of RAM - V?

  Have you watched a 4 GB GTX 750 ti? Much faster...

  www.newegg.com/.../Product.aspx

  If you go with a GT 740, according to me, he can use less energy than the 5570, and if you buy a 'green' BluRay burner, it can use less energy than your current optical drive.

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16827135252

• Dell XPS 15 (L502x) taken latitude supported hard drives?

  Hello.

  I think through my old but good XPS 15 (L502x) of the original 750 GB HARD drive to a higher capacity drive.

  So my question is: what capactity until my laptop will support? for example a 2.5 7200 RPM 5 TB?

  Would appreciate your help

  Thank you

  Hi EKTORBARAJAS,

  Please write to the Dell Community Forum.

  Here are the configuration taken SATA HDD supported on this system:

  Hard drives
  Size (GB)	Speed (rpm)
  250 GB	7200 RPM
  320 GB	7200 RPM
  500 GB	7200 RPM
  640 GB	7200 RPM
  750 GB	7200 RPM

  The SSD that is supported on this system is

  • 256 GB
  • 512 GB

  
  I hope this helps.

  Sincere greetings,
  DELL-Loïc M
  Professional community and social media
  #IWork4Dell

• How to: determine the video configuration my Dell XPS M1330 has installed.

  Original title: I need help to find which video configeration installed my Dell XPS M1330.

  I'm going to START, and then click HELP AND SUPPORT, then?

  Hello

  Control Panel - device - Graphics Manager - double click on it to view details.

  Start finding information - in the search box type system - up and double click it.
  Components - display.

  Check with Dell Support, their drivers and documentation online and ask in the Dell Forums.

  Dell support
  http://support.Dell.com/

  Dell support drivers - product manual & warranty Info (left side) - and much more
  http://support.Dell.com/support/index.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=DHS

  Dell forums
  http://en.community.Dell.com/forums/

  I hope this helps and happy holidays!

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• How to install and activate Windows XP after the upgradation of hardware

  I am using Windows XP SP3 and it is activated. I have the original and authentic installation CD
  with the product key in my possession. I plan to upgrade my hardware by replacing the HARD drive, motherboard, CPU.
  RAM and DVD player. Please inform how to install and activate the Windows XP to the new
  material configuartion. At the present time, I have no intention to migrate to the Windows 7 operating system.

  If you use OEM copy of windows XP, you will not be able to reactivate.  When you change the motherboard, you need a new license.

• Update the video card in Dell XPS 8300

  I have the Dell xps 8300 Intel core i7-2600 processor 3.40 GHz AMD Radeon 6670.I graphics card would like to move my PSU and graphics card. I would like to know my high-end video card. I think on gtx 970. It works with my pc

  Maybe not. There seems to be some compatibility issues with Nvidia.

  A Radeon 7950 and corsair CS850M would be perhaps in order.

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16817139098

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16814202026

• Using the system on a Dell XPS 13 restore

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  I would also like to keep my partitions recovery and restore of partitions. Is this possible? I tried to access the startup recovery programs upward but can't find any restore options.

  System recovery without using Windows on Dell XPS 13 seems to be a feature not documented - can someone help me?

  (Otherwise I am very satisfied with the machine.)

  not sure, but I think that this video can enlighten us on what's going on?

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• The upgrade of hardware "Point limits."

  I have read a number of posts on the topic of upgrading equipment, and always one already exists (Windows).  I went through a "test" with this before, and I would like to have someone competent after what is the current situation really at the present time.

  My computer is the one that I built myself (not a "store bought" a) parts purchased locally and online.  I am running Win 7 Home Edition, and I have the Windows 7 upgrade disk.  I use a Foxconn MB and an Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz processor.    I'm maxed out on RAM (to 2 GB) and the BIOS is years.  I want to upgrade to a new MB and a newer processor and of course, add more RAM. (I did take my decision quite yet, but I'll probably buy an another Foxconn MB and AMD Athlon II X 2 3.4 GHz processor.)   I intend to keep my DVD burner case, PSU, existing Tower (SATA) and drive HARD (SATA).  (I can add a second HDD and dedicate it to my music files, but it is undecided.)

  Last winter, I upgraded my wife's computer, but more broadly.  I bought a new case and added almost everything is new, but has attempted to use his HDD existing (with Win 7 Home Edition Upgrade) because the HARD drive was brand new and had plenty of space.  But when I tried to start, it wouldn't allow it, and after a few posts online, it was determined that the cause was "too new hardware."  I followed some of the suggestions post and called Microsoft to have Win 7 reactivated, but was told it couldn't be done.  That's when I discovered the 'points' system, but when I tried to get the detailed information on this subject, they would not give it.  In fact, a representative simply hung up - and I was not be rude, just by asking details, thinking that maybe I could 'reverse' and use a few pieces that I had deleted computer existing my wife temporarily and then complete the upgrade at a later date.  But no information has been forthcoming. I ended up buying a new HARD drive, install of Win XP (from the software disk it had before the upgrade to Windows 7) and only qualified to purchase the download to win 8 'special' happening last winter.

  I would really like to know from someone about what will happen with my computer if I swap on the MB and CPU, then add memory.  Everything else will remain intact.  Is that it will exceed the limit of Points, and I'm having the same situation?  If something has changed with the activation of the phone for Windows, that they would allow me to reactivate?  I'm not trying to rip off Microsoft or anyone using the same software on multiple computers. The parts that I take out (MB & CPU & memory sticks) travels to the heap to recycle instead of sanitation of our city.  But I'm not looking to use the same software on several computers, last winter, either, and that has not worked...

  All comments on how things work at the present time will be appreciated.  Thank you.

  If the original Windows 7 disks are full retail, you can install them on the new PC using the key code provided with the disks.

  Computer re to your wife...

  If she bought in-store, operating system would have been linked to the original motherboard BIOS, that's why you had problems with the new installation of the motherboard.

  Points to note.

  Retail operating systems can be installed any time it takes, but if the frequency is more than once every six months, you may have some explaining to do... :-)

  Installing Windows can be on the hard disk, but it is the motherboard that is the computer...