M17x r2 configuration question

i have been trying to order an m17x r2 with the i7-940xm and dual 5870 in cf and the options are not available online and i contacted dell about this issue and they said i cannot configure the m17x r2 with the configuration(i live in the u.s.), has anyone else had this problem/ and for those with these system specs how did you go about ordering them since im having this issue, ty for all your responses in advance

 

I just checked, and the dual 5870s are available via the Dell US site. However, the 940XM is not.

For some reason, a number of other markets have got the i7-x40 processors, but the US market is stuck on the i7-x20s. I don't know why this is, or how long it's going to take.

I would recommend just getting the i7-920XM instead. There's very little difference in clock speed, and you probably won't even notice it.

 

yea its a shame the u.s. is stuck on the 920xm compared to the other markets for the m17x r2

 

IMO I would buy the cheaper CPUs from Dell and upgrade to the 940 yourself

unless it a big time sell, Dell over charges for upgrade options.

Just keep the old part for warranty issues.

 

The 920 and 940 are the same chip. the only differance is that the 940 runs default at Multiplier of 25 and the 920 runs at a defauly multiplier of 24. With throttle stop you can just raise the multiplier and you have two identical chips. Infact my 920 has been a better overclocker then my 940. the 920 is what I use for all the top benches. I really don't see the hype over the 940, even though I have both chips.