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    Alienware m17x r4 3610 upgradeable?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Inuzuka, Aug 20, 2013.

  1. Inuzuka

    Inuzuka Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just a Simple question,

    Can i Upgrade my i7 3610qm to a better CPU down the road? or is it soldered onto the mobo?
     
    Inuzuka, Aug 20, 2013
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  2. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Yes you can upgrade it any time you want. It is socketed on the board.
     
    ejohnson, Aug 20, 2013
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  3. Inuzuka

    Inuzuka Notebook Enthusiast

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    okay thank you, thats all i wanted to know :)
     
    Inuzuka, Aug 20, 2013
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  4. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    These are all the compatible ones just in case,

    Intel® Core™ i7-3820QM - 2.7 GHz - 45W (Ivy Bridge)
    Intel® Core™ i7-3720QM - 2.6 GHz (Ivy Bridge)
    Intel® Core™ i7-3610QM - 2.3 GHz (Ivy Bridge)
    Intel® Core™ i7-2670QM - 2.2 GHz (SandyBridge)
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Aug 21, 2013
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  5. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    As well as:
    Intel® Core™ i7-3840QM - 2.8 GHz (Ivy Bridge)
    Intel® Core™ i7-3740QM - 2.7 GHz (Ivy Bridge)
    Intel® Core™ i7-3630QM - 2.4 GHz (Ivy Bridge)

    And unofficially:
    Intel® Core™ Extreme i7-3940XM - 3.0 GHz (Ivy Bridge)
    Intel® Core™ Extreme i7-3920XM - 2.9 GHz (Ivy Bridge)
     
    widezu69, Aug 21, 2013
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