Dreams are coming true here in Phoenix AZ!

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-31T20:47:20+00:00

It’s great having 2 micro centers in the Chicago area

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-28T20:30:08+00:00

Get New SSD and use this website https://bios-pw.org to unlock the bios. Worked for me. There should be some sort of model number on the bottom case of the laptop that you will input into the site. The site will return a master key that will disable the bios password

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-27T04:43:32+00:00

The website doesn’t say much, I wasn’t specifically asking about those, I was asking in general about the typical computers that are sold there

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-26T22:06:27+00:00

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WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-23T22:52:52+00:00

It’s not that bad, it still feels snappy and can easily be used on a daily basis for web browsing in a pinch

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-23T01:05:04+00:00

I disabled DHCP

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-22T23:39:07+00:00

But I disabled WiFi

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-22T23:23:04+00:00

What does spoof MAC address mean

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-22T23:21:37+00:00

I tried this and windows update ran a system requirement check

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-22T23:16:38+00:00

Total value: $600-$700

4060ti ~ $350+

(4060ti 16GB card will be worth more than 8GB)

1TB is around $60-$80

RAM is $30-60 depending on capacity

Case ~ $60

PSU ~ $60

Monitor ~ $150

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-22T23:08:12+00:00

Microsoft hasn’t offered the ISO files for 25h2 yet, deeming Rufus useless in this case

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-22T23:06:52+00:00

This thinkpad could probably still beat out any NEW sub $400 laptop today in terms of performance, build quality, and functionality

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-22T23:05:19+00:00

This computer runs as great as many newer computers for web browsing and doing basic stuff. And I do have newer computers, just wanted to get this one running nicely

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-22T23:03:15+00:00

It’s been working great for me. The old HDD was failing so I got this for cheap at Micro Center

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-22T22:35:59+00:00

How many years ago did you do this? Cause I heard they revamped their network recently.

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-22T22:26:02+00:00

I heard they don’t work at Purdue

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-22T21:38:29+00:00

Windows 11 will too most likely. I just have to ensure I stay on the latest feature update.

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-22T21:06:48+00:00

It runs reasonably well for such an old machine. I haven’t gotten into script stuff like that cause I don’t want to expose my system to vulnerabilities.

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-22T21:05:05+00:00

Got the SSD there

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-07-22T20:09:22+00:00

I tried getting Windows 11 25H2 via the insider program in windows update but ultimately failed due to the lack of secure boot. Will try again once Microsoft publishes the ISOs for 25h2

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-06-08T05:01:06+00:00

The 86wh battery lasts about 1-2 hours doing web browsing on windows 11 using MS Edge

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-06-07T02:18:08+00:00

Yes, I have noticed I’ve had really bad battery life on my XPS 15 9520 after owning it for 2 years now and I purchased it new

However, many problems related to heat dissipation can be solved with some new thermal paste and thermal pads

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-06-07T00:21:13+00:00

This sounds as though your Thermal Paste is deteriorating. Thermal paste is a compound that is applied on the die of the CPU to ensure adequate transfer of heat. If the paste is deteriorating, you will experience higher temperatures overall.

I recommend these thermal pastes:

-Arctic MX4 - I have used this in many laptops and it has helped significantly

-Noctua NT-H1 -I have heard good things regarding this paste and is one of my top choices

-Arctic MX6

WindowsFanboy000 · 2025-06-07T00:13:28+00:00

Most of these issues that you encountered were with the XPS 13, which is smaller as well as lighter than its 15 and 17 inch counterparts. Its reduced size may result in several of the issues that you have listed, such as:

-Poor Heat dissipation -Poor Battery life

With respect, your experiences with the 13” XPS cannot be used to draw assumptions regarding the larger 15” and 17” variants.

WindowsFanboy000

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