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    upgrade M17x from barebones to max?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Infin1ty, Jan 8, 2010.

  1. Infin1ty

    Infin1ty Notebook Geek

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    Hey all,

    I've searched the forums and googled it, but can't find an answer :(

    My question is: if I buy the M17x with no upgrades, can I upgrade it myself with the supported parts?

    The starting specs are (I believe) to what I would like to upgrade

    Core 2 duo p6500= core i7

    4 gb ram (ddr3 1066 mhz)=8 gb 1333 mhz

    Single ati 260= dual 280s

    250 gb hard drive= 1 tb

    I'm upgrading the res from the start because I'll probably screw up a screen replacement.

    If some componants can't be upgraded to max from the start for some reason, I would like to know the lowest I can go to upgrade.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    Infin1ty, Jan 8, 2010
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  2. 5150Joker

    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

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    You can't upgrade from c2d to i7, it would require a different mainboard and cpu and most likely it wouldn't fit properly. Secondly it's usually more costly to upgrade later than to configure it initially. If you are on a tight budget but must have an M17x, I'd suggest using the Dell outlet to buy one.
     
    5150Joker, Jan 8, 2010
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  3. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    ^^^ i agree
     
    The_Moo™, Jan 8, 2010
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  4. Infin1ty

    Infin1ty Notebook Geek

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    Thanks guys, btw joker, nice avatar. Scrubs is amazing.

    Moo: back to working on your problem now
     
    Infin1ty, Jan 8, 2010
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    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

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    I hate season 9. :mad:
     
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  6. Infin1ty

    Infin1ty Notebook Geek

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    All good shows go down sooner or later
     
    Infin1ty, Jan 8, 2010
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  7. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Me too :mad: :(

    I would get one with an i7 CPU and then upgrade the rest later from ebay when the extra power is needed.
     
    moral hazard, Jan 9, 2010
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