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    change processor Alienware 17 r5

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by sachscott, Sep 29, 2017.

  1. sachscott

    sachscott Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello everyone
    sorry for my English and I hope to make myself understood
    Here, my alienware, sings like R2D2 star wars, 7 beeps, according to what I read, the processor would be involved
    so I would like to replace it with an i7-4800, see I7-4900 or other, which would advise you
    waiting to read you
    thank you


    my configuration Alienware 17 r5 2014

    Alienware 17
    Resource DVD windows 8.
    Software: MUI Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013, EMEA
    Windows 8.1 (64Bit) French Resource DVD
    English Windows 8.1 (64bit)
    Internal French (AZERTY) Keyboard
    Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 + Bluetooth 4.0
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M graphics with 2GB GDDR5
    8 Lithium Ion Batteries (86 wHr) Battery
    Power Cord (EURO)
    Power Supply: Alienware 180W AC Adapter
    Dual Layer DVD burner download housing (9.5mm)
    500GB (8GB Hybrid, 5400RPM, 64MB Cache) SATA 6GB / s with NCQ NVIDIA
    8GB Dual Channel DDR3L 1600MHz (4GBx2)
    Installation Instructions English
    English, Arabic, French, Turkish, German, Italian, Dutch Shipping documentation
    Alienware 17 anodized aluminum
    17.3 inches (439.42 mm) WLED HD + (1600 x 900) anti-glare display
    4th generation Intel® Core ™ i7-4710MQ processor (6MB Cache, up to 3.5GHz with Turbo Boost)
    Anodized Aluminum
     
  2. EepoSaurus

    EepoSaurus Notebook Deity

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    There is very little difference in performance. An almost negligible amount when you go from a 4700 to 4800 or even a 4900. If just an upgrade is all your want then get whatever is most cost effective but dont expect a big change. It doesnt sound like you would tho seeing as how you just want it to run i bet. I say just buy another 4700mq or blow the doors off and get a 4930mx! ;)
     
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    sachscott Notebook Enthusiast

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    thank you for your comeback
    yes i just want it to work, i found on a auction site,
    i7-4700mq --- 80 €
    i7-4710 mq ---- 120 €
    i7-4800mq --120 €
    I7-4900mq --- 250 € in nine from china
    i forget the i7-4930mx
    so I can safely put the I7-4800 or i7-4900, and no changes to the bios will be done ??
    thank you
     
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    It will work no problem at all.
     
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    sachscott Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you for your help,
    so I will take the I7-4800mq, I order and will wait wisely
    no need for me to have a "super processor", just that the PC restarts and works especially that it stops talking to me way R2D2
    thank you for your time and help that you have devoted to me
    @ +
     
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    sachscott Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello again

    is that among you, someone would have a cpu that it does not use ??
    thank you