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    1647 CPU upgrade

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Locutus, Jul 6, 2010.

  1. Locutus

    Locutus Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys
    i want to upgrade my CPU. I have a 1647, specs in sig. i want to put in an i7
    i cannot seem to get a straight answer on what will work. Can anyone help?
    thanks
     
    Locutus, Jul 6, 2010
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  2. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    i7-620M maybe i7-640M (dual cores, 35 W TDP).

    i7-720QM, 820QM, 920XM, 740QM, 840QM, 940XM will fit but your BIOS may not support it (all quad cores, 45 W TDP with the XMs 55 W TDP).
     
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  3. Locutus

    Locutus Notebook Consultant

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    620 and 640 are dual core, correct? So, a quad wont work?
    Also, how do i know, before i buy, if my BIOS will support a quad?
     
    Locutus, Jul 6, 2010
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    We just told you.... IT WON'T. If you need some more info on which chips are alike use this: Intel Core i7 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
     
    cbaty08, Jul 6, 2010
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    Nice attitude! No one said it wont. it says maybe. That means it might or it might not. Hence my next post. Next time dont be a loser and answer the question i asked. If you have to be a loser dont do it in my thread
     
    Locutus, Jul 6, 2010
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    Actually, it will support the i7-820QM just fine. The SXPS 1647 is offered for sale with that proc on Dell.com: Studio XPS 16
     
    jason1214, Jul 6, 2010
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    Wow, someone is a little weak-minded.... You were home-schooled, huh?

    Thicken your skin a little bro... it has been answered before... There are threads already open on such matters.

    LOOK before, thats all... and when someone like fred or I give you the answer, accept it! No need to ask in different threads and start threads that are already open. People around here know what they are talking about for the most part and are here to help, not throw up false info under their name.

    But go ahead, keep wishing away friend. I will keep off YOUR post : )
     
    cbaty08, Jul 6, 2010
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    That's a 1645 not 1647. The only difference is the CPU, but 2 different BIOSes which means the 1647 BIOS may not recognize the quad cores, and vice versa.
     
    fred2028, Jul 6, 2010
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    No real way to tell, ask Dell or check up on the supported processors for your BIOS.
     
    fred2028, Jul 6, 2010
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