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    M17x R4 CPU upgrade question!

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Kalashnikov5, Jul 30, 2015.

  1. Kalashnikov5

    Kalashnikov5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    I am currently running a poverty i7 3610qm on my M17xR4 and have been looking to upgrade for awhile. I stumbled across an i7 3940xm for $230. Is this a deal worth pulling the trigger on?

    Also, how difficult is the process for installing the new cpu? I know there are many threads out there concerning this but Im just looking for some quick advice/tips.

    Best,
    M
     
    Kalashnikov5, Jul 30, 2015
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    djdblaster Notebook Enthusiast

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    I believe it is a very good deal plus you could sell your old CPU. As for the installing the CPU, you remove the back cover, CPU fan, CPU heatsink and there you have it. Just rotate the CPU lock and remove the CPU. Install your new one and lock it.
     
    djdblaster, Aug 1, 2015
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