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    Which is the best processor for m17x r3?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by antriach, Jan 15, 2013.

  1. antriach

    antriach Notebook Guru

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    Hello mates,

    I'm thinking of improving my processor, currently I have M17x R3 2820QM,

    notice the difference with a better one?
    What is the fastest processor for R3?

    thanks
     
    antriach, Jan 15, 2013
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  2. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    well the only upgrades you can really get are the 2860QM and the 2920xm/2960xm. If you want to toy around with overclocking I'd grab a 2920xm as it is pretty much the same as the 2960xm, just with a lower base clock. That can easily be fixed by overclocking. Why you looking to upgrade if you don't mind me asking?
     
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  3. antriach

    antriach Notebook Guru

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    thanks mate,

    No problem, I wanted to know if any difference notary to improve processor performance, just that. because I think it is a bit expensive for me now, xD
     
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    yea it wouldn't be a huge jump in performance. :(
     
    bigtonyman, Jan 15, 2013
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