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    Upgrad Question

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Reyn, Mar 15, 2011.

  1. Reyn

    Reyn Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am about to upgrade my Alienware x15, I currently have a 720qm, I am not sure if I should buy a i7-940XM or i7-2820QM. Could someone help me, I am basically aiming in a good laptop for games and streaming.

    I also would like to know if there is any issue to simple change my processor, Thanks !
     
    Reyn, Mar 15, 2011
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  2. The Revelator

    The Revelator Notebook Prophet

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    Only the 940XM will work in the M15x. The 2820QM and other Sandy Bridge CPU's use a different socket and are not compatible with the M15x. Unfortunately.
     
    The Revelator, Mar 15, 2011
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  3. Reyn

    Reyn Notebook Enthusiast

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    this make me sad, since there is a huge difference between the prices !

    but Thanks !
     
    Reyn, Mar 15, 2011
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  4. inap

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    Get an es 920xm same performance as the 940xm with a much cheaper price.
     
    inap, Mar 15, 2011
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  5. Reyn

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    where can I find it ?
     
    Reyn, Mar 15, 2011
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  6. kosti

    kosti Notebook Virtuoso

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    ebay......
     
    kosti, Mar 15, 2011
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