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    M17x i7 install

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by xG8Rx, Feb 16, 2011.

  1. xG8Rx

    xG8Rx Newbie

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    I'd like to install a better CPU. A i7 possibly. What would it take to do it. Thanks for your time!
     
    xG8Rx, Feb 16, 2011
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  2. kunekaden

    kunekaden Notebook Deity

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    it would take a miracle: core2 duo and core i series run on a different socket.
     
    kunekaden, Feb 16, 2011
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  3. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Well you won't be able to install and i7 because the R1 and R2 have differant motherboard chipsets. As far as your ad though, I would strongly advise you to review the following posts. As far as upgrading the CPU, the best CPU you can install in your motherboard is the Intel QX9300, which when combined with the program Throttlestop, is a beast.

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    DR650SE, Feb 16, 2011
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  5. xG8Rx

    xG8Rx Newbie

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    k sorry bought the add :) Thanks for the info! Is it super involved? Any video tutorials? Thanks!
     
    xG8Rx, Feb 17, 2011
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  6. BatBoy

    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    thanks for the assist guys. OP, as others mentioned, no posting items for sale outside of the marketplace.

    thanks.
     
    BatBoy, Feb 17, 2011
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