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    3rd-4th generation processor with the alienware m14x r1

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by vicky6672, Nov 4, 2013.

  1. vicky6672

    vicky6672 Notebook Guru

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    Guys Can ne1 tell me whether we can use Intel 3rd or 4th generation processor with the Alienware M14x R1.
    i have the 2630QM, thinkin of upgrading the processor. now 2nd generation processor not available in India easily and if i cn get the updated generation it wl b bettr,
     
    vicky6672, Nov 4, 2013
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  2. sangemaru

    sangemaru Notebook Deity

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    Nope, you can't.
     
    sangemaru, Nov 4, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Just to provide an official word on this, it cannot be done. You will need to acquire the new line of Alienware to get that processor.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Nov 5, 2013
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    thank u guys for the replies.
     
    vicky6672, Nov 18, 2013
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    Can you swap the M14xR1 motherboard with an M14xR2 motherboard? If so, that might be less expensive than buying a new system.
     
    Mr. Fox, Nov 19, 2013
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