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    m17x and core i5

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by jonat1992, May 1, 2010.

  1. jonat1992

    jonat1992 Notebook Consultant

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    so i got my m17x about 2 months ago as a replacement for my previous dell that broke. The model i got, shipped with a core 2 duo processor. i was dissapointed with this.

    my question is, can i upgrade my processor to a core i5 or even i7?
     
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    AlienContact Notebook Evangelist

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    NO! The Core 2 Duo model is the R1 series, you'll need to return that and ask them for the R2 model with the I series CPU! What are your old Dell specs? Is it a XPS16 or XPS M1730?
     
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    jonat1992 Notebook Consultant

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    its was an m1730
    with a core 2 duo and SLI 8800 gtx cards and 2 gigs or ram
    i cant remember my processor speed. i think it was about 2.6 ghz
     
    jonat1992, May 2, 2010
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