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    M11x R2 change the CPU

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by hrsilva, Jun 10, 2011.

  1. hrsilva

    hrsilva Newbie

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    Hey guys,

    I own a M11x R2 Core i7-640UM and was wondering if it would be possible at all to change the CPU for a Core i7-640M.

    Im thinking the BIOS would have to have support for other CPU models but they are basically the same except the 640M has a higher clock speed and consumes more power as seen on this link.

    Basically im trying to increase processing power a little bit more, and for a couple hundered dollars I think it would be worth it.

    Has anyone tried this?

    Take care!
     
    hrsilva, Jun 10, 2011
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  2. mohaa7

    mohaa7 Notebook Evangelist

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    This is simply impossible for Alienware M11x series.

    However, I was able to find out that you are able to change the CPU to M11x R3's CPUs.

    The problem here is that there is no real secondary market for M11x R3 CPUs yet.
     
    mohaa7, Jun 10, 2011
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  3. hrsilva

    hrsilva Newbie

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    Why is it impossible? Compatibility issues?

    I think the new processors run on a different socket, so wouldn't fit on the R2 slot. :(
     
    hrsilva, Jun 11, 2011
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  4. mohaa7

    mohaa7 Notebook Evangelist

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    By changing CPU, it means changing the motherboard.
    M11x R3's motherboard is exactly the same in shape with M11x R2 motherboard.
    As a result, it is possible for an R2 user to change/upgrade by replacing with R3 motherboard.
     
    mohaa7, Jun 11, 2011
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  5. bavman

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    The cpu is soldered on the mobo instead of being fastened in a socket. So unless you have the skills to remove the old one and resolder a new cpu, it seems to be too much trouble. Like you said as well the bios might not even support the cpu, even though its the same socket and same gen cpu except at a different clock.
     
    bavman, Jun 11, 2011
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  6. mardon

    mardon Notebook Deity

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    Ahh shame we can't put the GPU in there! Best of both worlds! :D
     
    mardon, Jun 11, 2011
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  7. hrsilva

    hrsilva Newbie

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    I thought I read somewhere the CPU was not soldered to the motherboard, guess not! Oh well.. thanks guys!
     
    hrsilva, Jun 11, 2011
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  8. thegh0sts

    thegh0sts Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    you know how many threads there are on this question? A LOT!

    search next time.
     
    thegh0sts, Jun 11, 2011
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