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    Upgrade my processors,

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ElSerch, Feb 28, 2011.

  1. ElSerch

    ElSerch Notebook Consultant

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    I want to upgrade to a QX9300 processor, what are the things I have to watch?
    I am planing to get this from eBay

    Regards

    I just forgot! doing this my warranty can be avoid? I still have more than 700 days left
     
    ElSerch, Feb 28, 2011
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  2. TurbodTalon

    TurbodTalon Notebook Virtuoso

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    Make sure you use a reputable seller. Shirley, laptopmonkey, etc. About the warranty? I've heard differing things, but as long as they get it back with the same CPU, no harm no foul as far as I'm concerned.
     
    TurbodTalon, Feb 28, 2011
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  3. HookemAZ

    HookemAZ Notebook Consultant

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    I too am shopping ebay or wherever for a 920XM. Not sure what the best place to get these is, so if anyone has a good spot, please PM me. Thx.
     
    HookemAZ, Feb 28, 2011
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  4. Jubei Kibagami

    Jubei Kibagami Notebook Consultant

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    Me Too! Thanks
     
    Jubei Kibagami, Mar 1, 2011
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    sn0w13 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've bought a 920XM 2 weeks ago from Laptopmonkey on Ebay.

    His add sais 425$ but I got it from him for 375$
     
    sn0w13, Mar 1, 2011
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  6. reborn2003

    reborn2003 THE CHIEF!

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    I bought mine for the same price as well $375
    from; Seller info
    Member id pc-best-buy-1

    This seller has very good communication and delivery is super fast. It took like 2 days to reach me. This seller comes recommended from Joker as well if I recall.

    PM me if you want the ebay link or other info.


    Cheers. :)
     
    reborn2003, Mar 1, 2011
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  7. myx

    myx Notebook Deity

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    offtopic for reborn: Now why in God's name would someone have 3 m17x lying around?
     
    myx, Mar 1, 2011
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  8. ElSerch

    ElSerch Notebook Consultant

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    HEY Mates! why you hi-jack my post? :mad:

    I have an ofert to get a ES chip (Engineering Sample), what are your opinions?

    Regards
     
    ElSerch, Mar 1, 2011
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    Megatony73 Notebook Consultant

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    @ElSerch From what i understand the ES chips are no good and you should buy OEM chips only...

    @ all other shoppers: i bought a t9900 for my gateway from "extremeprocessor" via ebay. his prices were great and he has excellent ratings/feedback. oh and the processer i got from him is still going strong after 2+ years.

    here is his profile page...just click on "items for sale"

    eBay My World - extremeprocessor
     
    Megatony73, Mar 1, 2011
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