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    920XM coming Monday,

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by T-ravisty, Dec 13, 2012.

  1. T-ravisty

    T-ravisty Notebook Consultant

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    Hey all,

    FINALLY! I got a 920XM after much stuffing around and toying with the idea of building a desktop.

    So I got a used 920XM for $325 including postage from within Australia.

    Now, I'm just wondering what precautions or things I need to know with swapping the 740QM out with the 920XM?

    Do I need to change any settings, voltages, anything or what not?

    First time replacing a CPU, thinking of maybe taking it to a local tech and watch them do it for me.

    Thoughts?

    Thank-you all. :)
     
    T-ravisty, Dec 13, 2012
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    onego Notebook Consultant

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    Nothing much needs to be done, just simple plug and play. Enjoy your 920XM and overclock it!
     
    onego, Dec 13, 2012
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  3. T-ravisty

    T-ravisty Notebook Consultant

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    Legend. Thanks, mate.
     
    T-ravisty, Dec 13, 2012
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  4. ssj92

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    You can do a power drain(hold the power button for 20-30 seconds with the charger and battery removed) then do the process.

    Other than that, make sure you have the latest bios and its plug and play.
     
    ssj92, Dec 13, 2012
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  5. fatboyslimerr

    fatboyslimerr Alienware M15x Fanatic

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    Is voltage of motherboard a consideration?
    I've tried to find a way to view the voltage of my motherboard as I don't think its 240v but hwinfo64 didn't display anything.
    I would also like a 920xm so would it work on my old 2010 m15x (not the area 51 one) ?
     
    fatboyslimerr, Dec 13, 2012
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  6. T-ravisty

    T-ravisty Notebook Consultant

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    I have BIOS A09, which I believe is the latest. I'll look it up soon.

    Yeah, I was wondering if I'd have to change motherboard voltages or anything. But from what people say, I guess not...???
     
    T-ravisty, Dec 13, 2012
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    A09 is the latest.

    There are no voltage options for the CPU on the M15X bios. Nothing needs to be changed. You can just restore defaults in the bios, do a power drain, then swap the processors.
     
    ssj92, Dec 13, 2012
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  8. T-ravisty

    T-ravisty Notebook Consultant

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    Sweet as. Thanks.
     
    T-ravisty, Dec 14, 2012
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    You should be OK with just putting it in with the latest BIOS. I hope you enjoy your new processor!
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Dec 14, 2012
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  10. T-ravisty

    T-ravisty Notebook Consultant

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    Fantastic.
    Thank-you all.

    I shall post back with results (mid/late next week).
     
    T-ravisty, Dec 14, 2012
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  11. khetik

    khetik Notebook Deity

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    Is it just me or does ebay have a massive markup on 920xm these days. Im seeing $500+ for qs which is outrageous considering they were selling for $250-$290 not too long ago.
     
    khetik, Dec 14, 2012
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  12. Crazycrossing

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    I just got one for $200 on Ebay, just got to keep an eye out.
     
    Crazycrossing, Dec 14, 2012
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  13. T-ravisty

    T-ravisty Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, they're rather expensive.
    Used you can get them around $200 - 350.

    Nice find!
    unfortunately a lot of the ones in the US around that price won't ship to Australia. :(
     
    T-ravisty, Dec 14, 2012
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    Sweet how long ago did get it? I'm in the hunt for one as well!
     
    CluckyTaco, Dec 15, 2012
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    eKretz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got mine for a little under $300. And it's a production version. Just watch for a while, patience pays off.
     
    eKretz, Dec 16, 2012
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  16. T-ravisty

    T-ravisty Notebook Consultant

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    I hear michilius sells them.
    I was going to get it from him, however I had already purchased one locally.

    Yeah, I had been hunting/stalling for ~6 months...
     
    T-ravisty, Dec 17, 2012
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    T-ravisty Notebook Consultant

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    Okay, so... Finally got it to work!

    It was a pain to figure out however it was just a power issue.

    anyway, temps idle are around 40, and full load at 80-90... looking pretty good to me. :)
     
    T-ravisty, Dec 22, 2012
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    Those would be a bit high for me. I get around 69C max with a 9-cell battery and around 73C max with a 6-cell battery.

    With my own fan profile I can get 65C.

    Those temps are still within specs, but I like a little bit of cushion space.
     
    ssj92, Dec 22, 2012
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  19. James D

    James D Notebook Prophet

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    So you created a theme about what to do with this CPU and how to install it... and after you got it you just named the issue you had with it and didn't write anything more?

    I'm sure next one who buy it and will have some problems with it he will not be sure what to do.
     
    James D, Dec 23, 2012
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