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    cpu exchance suggestion

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by elflegolas, Oct 30, 2011.

  1. elflegolas

    elflegolas Notebook Consultant

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    hi guys im currently using 740qm atm
    have a guy say i can exchange his 920xm with my 740qm plus35bucks
    i think its fair enough but just one question
    if i exchange it with him
    when i need repairing from dell, will they find out?
    (if they repair in my house)coz last time when they come over they didnt bother to check the spec(i didnt even swap back my ssd)
    but is it high risk to void warrenty？
    he say if i dun exchange，the 920xm will be around 150bucks
    still cheap though but just wanna spend less :p
     
    elflegolas, Oct 30, 2011
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  2. highvoltache

    highvoltache Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah sounds like a fair deal. Just be careful with the new cpu and confirm its in good and working condition.
     
    highvoltache, Oct 30, 2011
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  3. khetik

    khetik Notebook Deity

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    Ya before making that deal make sure it is fully functional, at it does indeed have no problems. Only reason I say this is because those cpus don't run that cheap, unless you are getting it from a friend which is a whole different story.
     
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  4. elflegolas

    elflegolas Notebook Consultant

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    they say it is because the 2nd gen i series is out so that's why
    and they will exchange in one month if it is not functional
    so you prefer me trade my 740 with him or keep it？
     
    elflegolas, Oct 30, 2011
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  5. khetik

    khetik Notebook Deity

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    Is it a ES/QS?

    Also, if I read your original post correctly you're saying you can get it for $150 without trading your 740qm? If that is correct, how much if you do trade your 740qm. Either way the 920xm is a great cpu, and with throttlestop you can get some great performance out of it.
     
    khetik, Oct 30, 2011
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  6. elflegolas

    elflegolas Notebook Consultant

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    yes its a qs
    150$without
    40withit
     
    elflegolas, Oct 30, 2011
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  7. The Revelator

    The Revelator Notebook Prophet

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    I would pay the $150 and keep the 740qm. First, you may need the 740 for warranty issues if the additional stress resulting from the 920xm results in problems for other components. Second, that price is almost too good to be true, even for an ES/QS version, so you'll have a backup if it fails or is otherwise defective. Be careful out there, but a helluva deal if legit. If.
     
    The Revelator, Oct 30, 2011
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  8. khetik

    khetik Notebook Deity

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    Rev beat me to the punch. :mad:
     
    khetik, Oct 30, 2011
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  9. The Revelator

    The Revelator Notebook Prophet

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    Sorry K, didn't mean to jump your thread. I should have anticipated a little better. :eek:
     
    The Revelator, Oct 30, 2011
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  10. khetik

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    Haha that was said in a purely joking manner my friend :D
     
    khetik, Oct 30, 2011
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  11. elflegolas

    elflegolas Notebook Consultant

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    thx both of u guys,+REP
     
    elflegolas, Oct 31, 2011
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