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    Voltage question m17 vs m17x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by bjrebo, Dec 26, 2009.

  1. bjrebo

    bjrebo Notebook Consultant

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    I was wondering what the CPU voltage difference is between an m17 and an m17x. I was thinking about upgrading from a 2.4 ghz q9000 oc of course to a qx9300 that I am told will do 3.2 stabl
    e in an m17. First I would like to hear from the people that have upgraded to a qx9300 from a q9000 if you can notice a difference. I would also like to know if this chip will do the same in the m17x 3.2 that is... I can pick the chip up for 420 or so. Is it worth the upgrade. Opinions please as u know it is very subjective...thanks
     
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    Speedy Gonzalez Xtreme Notebook Speeder!

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    if you can get it for 420 yes it worth the upgrade man get it :)
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Dec 26, 2009
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  3. bjrebo

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    Just want to make sure it will do 3.2 in an m17x...what is the voltage differece between the 2?
     
    bjrebo, Dec 26, 2009
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  4. granyte

    granyte ATI+AMD -> DAAMIT

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    the qx9300 will make it to 3.2 if the chip is good it all come down to your luck in the end
    btw oem are more likely to go to 3.2 then es
     
    granyte, Dec 26, 2009
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  5. bjrebo

    bjrebo Notebook Consultant

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    Granyte how high will your q9000 go in your m17? Stable that is...anyone know the resale value of a q9000
     
    bjrebo, Dec 26, 2009
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    you see that on ebay too lol
    i was looking at that as well but usa only :(
     
    kcuk, Dec 26, 2009
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  7. bjrebo

    bjrebo Notebook Consultant

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    Ya I was talking to the seller, he bought a x9100 because of the stuttering... I can get 8 percent bing cashback lol...around 420 all said and done... I am on the fence though...
     
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  8. granyte

    granyte ATI+AMD -> DAAMIT

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    mine is perfectly stable stock with 4850 cfx
    only it don't suport overclocking really far somethinglike 2.3ghz with setfsb after that i get a bsod and with intel xtu i go to 2.1 over that it takes to much voltage to go up again
     
    granyte, Dec 26, 2009
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  9. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    I just played Borderlands for about an hour at 3.5Ghz with high video settings. I still recommend the T9900. ;)
     
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  10. granyte

    granyte ATI+AMD -> DAAMIT

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    mandrake have you been able to get the QX9300 to be stable at stock ?
     
    granyte, Dec 26, 2009
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  11. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    No but that wasn't my goal when I tried it.
     
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  12. granyte

    granyte ATI+AMD -> DAAMIT

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    have you been able to get it stable at what ever setting with 4850 caus if it's possible i'll get one from hp canada if not i just won't waste my time
     
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  13. Mandrake

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    I wouldn't recommended it. Go with the T9900 from HP Canada.
     
    Mandrake, Dec 26, 2009
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    why not an x9100 instead of the t9900?
     
    dondadah88, Dec 26, 2009
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  15. Mandrake

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    The T9900 uses less power which is needed in the M17 and it OC's better in the M17x, at least from my testing.
     
    Mandrake, Dec 26, 2009
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    i forgot about the 45w vs 35w.....
     
    dondadah88, Dec 26, 2009
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  17. granyte

    granyte ATI+AMD -> DAAMIT

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    thanks well i'm not going down from the quad i actualy have i'm tomuch of an multitasker abuser
     
    granyte, Dec 26, 2009
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