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    M11X CPU DIY upgrade possible?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by stanl329, Jan 7, 2011.

  1. stanl329

    stanl329 Newbie

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    Hi, I'm new here, nie to join this forum
    Is it possible to replace SU7300 of the m11x base configuration by T7200, are they using the same socket?
    I know the power consumption it diff, just want to know the possibility.
    thanks!

    stan
     
    stanl329, Jan 7, 2011
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  2. slickie88

    slickie88 Master of Puppets

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    Not possible. Processor is soldered to the motherboard.
     
    slickie88, Jan 7, 2011
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    User Retired 2 Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Not feasible. Consider a TME-unlock PLL pinmod instead to allow setfsb overclocking of your SU7300 to b/w 1.9-2.0Ghz.
     
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