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    I found a QX9100 @ 150 euro

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by the3vilGenius, Sep 11, 2009.

  1. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    I found a QX9100 @ 150 euro
    I currently have a T9600 installed. Is this worth thinking about? I believe it is, 150 is not much and it is new because it was not compatible with his laptop
     
    the3vilGenius, Sep 11, 2009
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    Brah Notebook Guru

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    Yes that's a fair deal.
     
    Brah, Sep 11, 2009
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    That's really cheap.
     
    Mandrake, Sep 11, 2009
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  4. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    yeah if this was the qx9300 i would not hesitate. I think new its 700+ euros in belgium
    Is it alot of work to change a cpu. ive seen moo0s video but i mean afterwards. drivers and stuff like that
     
    the3vilGenius, Sep 11, 2009
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    Q9100 quad-core or X9100 dual-core?

    There's no QX9100 extreme quad-core.
     
    Phinagle, Sep 11, 2009
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    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    who said anything about that
    were talking about the Q9100
     
    the3vilGenius, Sep 11, 2009
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  7. Phinagle

    Phinagle Notebook Prophet

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    I don't know how to say it again any clearer.

    Maybe links will help:

    Q9100

    X9100

    QX9100
     
    Phinagle, Sep 11, 2009
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  8. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    lol i just saw it im writing the x sorry bad habit it the Q900 series
    But im doubting because at the moment i am more then happy with this setup. but this just seems like a good deal
     
    the3vilGenius, Sep 11, 2009
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  9. Phinagle

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    Is it an OEM, or is it an Engineering Sample/Quality Sample?
     
    Phinagle, Sep 11, 2009
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    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    Im not sure what that means but its a part thats ordered seperatly
     
    the3vilGenius, Sep 11, 2009
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  11. Phinagle

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    OEM and Retail Boxed are the official released revisions of the CPU that get sold to the public. ES and QS are samples that CPU makers hand out before official release for testing and aren't supposed to be sold to users. They're legally property of Intel.

    Not to say you shouldn't buy an ES or QS because for that price it's still not a bad deal. It's just some sample versions are better than others....and if you ever have to send in your M17x for service you're probably not going to want to leave the CPU in there.


    Where did the person you're buying the CPU from order it from?
     
    Phinagle, Sep 11, 2009
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    You don't need to change drivers after a proc swap. So that's not a real problem. The hardest part is actualy getting it in.
    Are u sure this is an OEM and not an ES (EngineeringSample)? This would explain the price... I bought a QX9300 OEM for €335 (but it was second hand), nothing wrong with it Though and I live in the Netherlands.

    About the ES part, I never heard anything wrong with them, except there not completly legal. They aren't ment for retail that's all.
     
    ThaDutchy, Sep 12, 2009
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    he is talking euros i think guys... if so thats pricey..
     
    zfactor, Sep 12, 2009
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    +1 rep says the QX9100 does not have unlocked multipliers.
     
    Soviet Sunrise, Sep 12, 2009
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    Figured for that already. It comes out to $219 USD which isn't bad if it's a QS and great if it's an OEM. On eBay they go for $210 to $280.
     
    Phinagle, Sep 12, 2009
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    I actually read it as a x9100....title confused me.
     
    Mandrake, Sep 12, 2009
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  17. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    You cant just compare euros and dollars and say that its expensive. New its 700 euros in belgium so 150 for the same thing only that somebody else bought it for you to use (that is not expensive)

    But im not buying it, i want the QX9300 or nothing else :D
     
    the3vilGenius, Sep 12, 2009
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    look up shirleyfu1117 on ebay.

    She offers a Q9200 (which DOES have unlocked multis - extreme) for around 180 euros if your smart and do the best offer option.

    Same for Qx9300, you can get that at as low as 320 euros, also from shirley

    Just type the processor name as above into ebay search and sort by lowest price. In UK she may be at the bottom as an "international seller".

    If you dont intend to overclock, I suggest the cheaper of the 2 Q9200s, which she sells at 165 euros. (it's C0 stepping vs the more expensive Q9200 with E0. E0 means it will run slightly cooler under the pressure of overclocking)

    As a note, she also sell the X9100 dual core for a good deal.
     
    NZGTownsend, Sep 12, 2009
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  19. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    thx for the tip. i think i already ran into her before.
     
    the3vilGenius, Sep 12, 2009
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    Be careful with the stepping; I really recommend making sure it has temp. sensors before buying it. There is a thread buried in the hardware section of the forum describing the steppings for Q9200 and Q9100 ES CPU's.
     
    Purlpo, Sep 12, 2009
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  21. cookinwitdiesel

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    just a heads up, Shirley is a guy and an excellent seller

    members have contacted him via phone and can confirm

    I have bought both an x9100 and qx9300 from him and am very happy
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Sep 12, 2009
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    I thought your qx9300 was kind of a dud? I think I read your comment before which made me hold off on buying one from him.
     
    Brah, Sep 12, 2009
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    it worked great, I had one of the highest CPU scores in 3DMark06 with it

    was a powerhouse
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Sep 12, 2009
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    Yeah I agree Shirley is great, had a dud my first time buying, he refunded me the full amount no problem, I was so happy with his niceness and helpfulness I have to recommend him.

    I have nothing but good things to say, you wont be disappointed.
     
    Megacharge, Sep 13, 2009
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  25. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    Its a oem by the way and hes willing to let me try it before i pay. the stepping is E0
     
    the3vilGenius, Sep 16, 2009
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