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    CPU question for Alienware m15x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by JDELUNA, Mar 5, 2009.

  1. JDELUNA

    JDELUNA Notebook Deity

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    Besides the Extreme CPU's such as the X7900 and X9000 both running @ 2.8Ghz, what is the fastest CPU that the m15x can be upgraded with ??? I am guessing the T9500 @ 2.6GHz ??


    I know it uses the PM965 chipset but will the BIOS recognize and work with any of the new 1066Mhz FSB processors ?? Thanks for any info. God Bless :)
     
    JDELUNA, Mar 5, 2009
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  2. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    It's been speculated that the P965M chipset will recognize Montevina chips, but it CERTAINLY will downclock them, which makes them not worth getting... in the least.
    You are correct that besides the eXtreme chips, the T9500 is the best processor available for you.
     
    Hep!, Mar 5, 2009
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  3. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    t9500 :D good luck
     
    The_Moo™, Mar 5, 2009
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