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    I7-920XM: ES or QS?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by 2Ds, Apr 28, 2011.

  1. 2Ds

    2Ds Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there a difference between the Engineering Sample (ES) and Qualification Sample (QS)? Found an ES on Alibaba.com at USD258 and the QS at USD366 on EBay.
     
    2Ds, Apr 28, 2011
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  2. inap

    inap .........................

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    nope no difference in performance at all.
     
    inap, Apr 28, 2011
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  3. 2Ds

    2Ds Notebook Enthusiast

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    Great! Thanks, shall try ordering the ES on Alibaba.com. I'm guessing all 920XM should fit on the M15X?
     
    2Ds, Apr 28, 2011
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  4. JohnnyFlash

    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes...........
     
    JohnnyFlash, Apr 28, 2011
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    Sgt. Notebook Consultant

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    Sgt., Apr 29, 2011
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  6. Mikaelft

    Mikaelft Notebook Consultant

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    How did it work out for you? Did you order the ES or QS? I am wondering about the same myself :)
     
    Mikaelft, Jul 13, 2011
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  7. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    They are essentially the same. No performance different and hardly any stability difference. Do your research and find the best deal.
     
    widezu69, Jul 13, 2011
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  8. logan801

    logan801 Notebook Consultant

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    i just got my920 off ebay for $330 and let me tell you that guy isn't lying about the shipping i got it twice as fast as getting something from Canada, i live in CA. and they ship from Taiwan or somewhere around there. very happy with the processor. now if i could just get those dam chanucks to give me my gfx cards i ordered id be one happy gamer. This is who i got the 920xm from if your interested
     
    logan801, Jul 13, 2011
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  9. noelho

    noelho Notebook Consultant

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    very nice! thanks for the tip =)
     
    noelho, Jul 14, 2011
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  10. Mexic00ls

    Mexic00ls Notebook Deity

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    i got an es months ago it was works excellent have had no problems with it, i bought off of ebay from laptop monkey, shipping was fast
     
    Mexic00ls, Jul 14, 2011
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  11. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    ES is a chip used for final testing before manufacturing. QS chips are sent to manufacturers to design their computers around. Either one will work great for you. Save.the money and go ES.
     
    DR650SE, Jul 14, 2011
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