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    Can I upgrade the CPU in my XPS M1730?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by UofTSilent, Jun 12, 2008.

  1. UofTSilent

    UofTSilent Notebook Guru

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    Could I possibly upgrade my Dell XPS M1730's CPU from a T8300 to something better? If so, how much would such an upgrade cost in Canada and last what kind of performance upgrade would it achieve?
     
    UofTSilent, Jun 12, 2008
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  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Yes you can upgrade.Probably by yourself.It's not hard.
     
    The_Observer, Jun 12, 2008
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  3. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    what exactly do you plan to upgrade to?..... unless u have a lot of money, dont think the performance/price ratio is good
     
    paper_wastage, Jun 12, 2008
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  4. UofTSilent

    UofTSilent Notebook Guru

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    maybe a T9300?
     
    UofTSilent, Jun 12, 2008
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  5. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    If you want to really upgrade then go for it. However, the performance boost you will see with be marginal at best.
     
    atbnet, Jun 12, 2008
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  6. jesse6749

    jesse6749 Notebook Deity

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    This is one of the easiest laptops I have taken apart, you could definetily upgrade the cpu to anything up to the X9000 Extreme (it just has to be a socket P mobile cpu), it's your chioce, depending on how much money you want to spend.
     
    jesse6749, Jun 12, 2008
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  7. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    T9300 - 2.5ghz = somewhat worth the money
    T9500 - 2.6ghz = not worth the money
    X9000 - 2.8ghz = definately no.
     
    flipfire, Jun 12, 2008
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