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    m11x with i7 680UM ???

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by csufy, Feb 27, 2011.

  1. csufy

    csufy Notebook Enthusiast

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    csufy, Feb 27, 2011
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    Docsteel Vast Alien Conspiracy

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    False advertising I believe, I don't ever recall a time when the M11x-R2 had that CPU option.
     
    Docsteel, Feb 27, 2011
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  3. csufy

    csufy Notebook Enthusiast

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    According to this post, he has just ordered one.
     
    csufy, Feb 27, 2011
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    DavyGT Overclocker

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    Someone did order an R2 with the 680UM in this subforum. I wonder what he got. This could be the R2 with effectively full voltage CPU performance if 17 is the dual core multiplier and 166mhz + TS was achieved.
     
    DavyGT, Feb 27, 2011
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  5. shadowghost21

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    How? I see no option in any of the configs. I just ordered mine on the 24th as well and got this Overclockable Intel Core i7 640UM (4M Cache, 2.266 GHz Max Turbo Frequency) Fastest that they offered. Where did they order?
     
    shadowghost21, Feb 27, 2011
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  6. csufy

    csufy Notebook Enthusiast

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    With a lucky choice even 3Ghz could be stable with higher BCLK.
     
    csufy, Feb 27, 2011
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  7. csufy

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    This CPU is not listed on any Dell sites so far...
     
    csufy, Feb 27, 2011
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    Got the shaft! I want an even faster CPU!!! I am running a 2.5ghz X4 Black edition in my desktop right now. I would love one of those :)
     
    shadowghost21, Feb 27, 2011
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  9. AlienS3

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    Now available at for order dell.com.mx.... but i think is the only change...
     
    AlienS3, Mar 16, 2011
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    I believe they announced this processor as well as another i5 option a few weeks ago. Surprised they got it out so quickly.

    No. Just a new CPU option. Still the R2.
     
    cappielloa, Mar 16, 2011
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  11. Digital Dissent

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    Edited.....
     
    Digital Dissent, Mar 16, 2011
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  12. stevenxowens792

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    Still 640um in the united states.

    Sorry,

    StevenX
     
    stevenxowens792, Mar 16, 2011
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  13. CapnBoost

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    Still no sources.

    I remember when it was the "developer edition" and it was available in China.
     
    CapnBoost, Mar 16, 2011
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  14. Phantom3D

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    Wow, I saw it on my new order now (Ordered yesterday):
    Base: Alienware M11x Soft Touch Stealth Black
    Processor : Intel Core i7 Processor 680UM (1.46Ghz, 4MB, 2C)

    This is a new and faster i7!? :-D
     
    Phantom3D, Mar 16, 2011
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  15. ZombieZakk

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    just checked the us site and it still says 640 :confused:
     
    ZombieZakk, Mar 16, 2011
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  16. Mackan

    Mackan Notebook Evangelist

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    Can you state where you ordered it? :rolleyes: As far as I can see, Dell Norway does not provide an i7-680UM as option.
     
    Mackan, Mar 16, 2011
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  17. Skyd4nc3

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    Yes please ... I checked Dell Norway also, and there was no i7-680UM option.
     
    Skyd4nc3, Mar 16, 2011
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  18. Phantom3D

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    Hmm, on dell.no I only see the 640
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    Intel® Core™ i5 520UM (3M Cache, 1.06 GHz) [Inkludert i prisen]
    Intel® Core™ i7 640UM (4M Cache, 1.20 GHz) [legg til 2 060,00 kr eller 106,-/måned-1]
    Anbefalt av Dell
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    But my PDF with order confirmation says 680..

    confused, I ordered over phone..

    http://japanesecars.no/tempmagnus/680.JPG
     
    Phantom3D, Mar 16, 2011
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  19. Skyd4nc3

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    I ordered over the phone on Monday night in the USA and my order form has the i7-640UM on it. Good luck to you! Maybe you will be one of the first riders of the new wave of processors. :cool:
     
    Skyd4nc3, Mar 16, 2011
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  20. Phantom3D

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    Yeah, guess I should call the seller again to ask if he knows for sure that I get the 680.. Really nice seller, ended up talking about cars for a few minutes after the purchase :-D
     
    Phantom3D, Mar 16, 2011
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    Called the Dell salesman today. This is the brand new i7, and he confirmed it is the one I get!! He said I will be the first or second in Norway to get the 680um :) I am so happy right now!
     
    Phantom3D, Mar 17, 2011
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  22. ijustwantfamous

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    finally the day has come where my m11x-r2 is second rate :( ah well, when the r3 is released with esata, usb3.0, bluetooth 3.0, a 12" screen and wings to fly ill be gettin one of those :D
     
    ijustwantfamous, Mar 17, 2011
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  23. MousePotato

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    R3 is just the hinge upgrade, bro. ChrisM said so.
     
    MousePotato, Mar 17, 2011
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    I'd like for that too!

    No...
     
    tears, Mar 17, 2011
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  25. Mackan

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    He said so, but I think he was sarcastic or something. It doesn't make sense to make a R3 with only hinge upgrade.
     
    Mackan, Mar 17, 2011
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  26. ajslay

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    i DOUBT chrisM knows all the details
     
    ajslay, Mar 17, 2011
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