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    M14x R2 ES/QS CPUs

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by iaTa, Jul 7, 2013.

  1. iaTa

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    Are there any issues with running ES/QS CPUs in these machines?

    Specifically looking at 3740QM ES/QS.
     
    iaTa, Jul 7, 2013
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    Quix Omega Notebook Evangelist

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    ES/QS CPUs are owned by Intel, you can't buy one legally.
     
    Quix Omega, Jul 7, 2013
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    Sigh. Yes you can.
     
    iaTa, Jul 7, 2013
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  4. lif3t4k3r

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    I bought a 3920XM QS off eBay for $600. Fitted it in my M18x R2 and it pumps along at 4.4GHz without even flexing.

    Nothing wrong with QS samples it's ES samples which are a bit iffy
     
    lif3t4k3r, Jul 7, 2013
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    Quix Omega, Jul 7, 2013
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    lif3t4k3r, Jul 8, 2013
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    You're comparing a civil offense with a criminal one. Also, just because people do things doesn't make them legal.
     
    Quix Omega, Jul 8, 2013
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    True, they aren't meant for sale.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jul 11, 2013
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