*update this has been a huge headache, the monitor flickers and often forces the pc into sleep mode. Dell has sent a tech 3 times to replace damn near everything and the issue remains. I’m now being told to mail the system back so they can try to figure it out. I’ve had the machine 3 weeks and really can’t use it without this issue poking its head out so often it’s unusable. I really wish they’d just send me a replacement machine at this point it’s clearly faulty even after motherboard replaced, monitor replaced, fans and heat sink replaced, and have reset the system with clean install. C’mon Dell just own the issue of a faulty machine at this point and do right by the customer* First and foremost this thing is powerful. Beautiful display quality, and the design looks slick. That being said its not perfect but a machine this powerful you will expect some setbacks. She gets hot, so get a laptop pad that allows air to flow under more is a must, ones with fans will work a touch better. Just make sure its vented and not a flat surface, it makes a difference. The speakers do suck but who games with laptop speakers anyway? One thing to note is the white glove service you get from dell. My machine had a heating issue due to faulty cooling parts. Dell was absolutely helpful and sending a tech to my home to repair it onsite. You dont get that service many places at all. For that alone its a 5 star machine. 10/10 would recommend this if its in your budget and you need the power.
