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    CPU socket type?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by _NathaN_, May 5, 2013.

  1. _NathaN_

    _NathaN_ Notebook Enthusiast

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    I need to upgrade my gpu and cpu to finish my upgrades on my m17x-r2, I know that the gpu has to be the mxm 3.0 to fit the gpu slots. I am probably going the 920xm route because it is cheaper, but my question is if the socket for the 920xm is the same for all 920xm cpu's or if I need to find one with a specific socket type to fit my motherboard?
     
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    radji Farewell, Solenya...

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    As long as it's an Intel 920XM, aka, Clarksfield-type CPU, you'll be good. The Intel CPUs aren't notebook brand specific. Whilst a 920XM is markedly different from a 3920XM (Clarksfield vs Ivy Bridge), all 1st gen 920XMs were built the same.
     
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    Ah thanks for the fast reply :)
     
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Radji is completely right on this, all you need to make sure is that it's a clarksfield and not any of the newest ones or it won't work.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, May 7, 2013
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    Note that if you OC that CPU it draws tons of power so if you look to upgrade your GPU's you might not have enough power.
     
    Kevinmcg, May 7, 2013
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