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    Can i swap my T7500 for an X9000?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by TomTucker, Jan 23, 2010.

  1. TomTucker

    TomTucker Notebook Geek

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    i have a xps m1730 with a t7500 specs in the sig after buying a few pu hungry games i realized that something had to be done so can i replace an x9000 to replace my t7500?
     
    TomTucker, Jan 23, 2010
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The chipset supports it, so I guess it's down to BIOS support. Which I would say there is a big chance of it being a drop in. Maybe you should update your BIOS before you do it though.

    I would get the T9500 and try to overclock the FSB though.
     
    moral hazard, Jan 23, 2010
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    own3d Notebook Evangelist

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    AFAIK, Yes, and the m1730 bios supports X9000 overclocking itself.
     
    own3d, Jan 23, 2010
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    Yes the x9000 a straight swap with overclock support (multiplier unlock).

    Just make sure you have the latest BIOS.

    See here for more info
     
    flipfire, Jan 23, 2010
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    SomeFormOFhuman has the dumbest username.

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    Of course the M1730 accepts the X9000. ;) The overclocking settings are available in the BIOS once the chip is installed. (BIOS A10 is the latest) OC frequencies are 2.8, 3.0, 3.2 and 3.4GHz respectively.

    Run at 3.2/3.4GHz will have all your 3 fans (2 for your 8700M SLI, 1 for your CPU) will run at full RPMs, giving cooler operating temperatures, dropping at least 15*C down.

    Give it an undervolt + ICD7 on the CPU will be the best recommended cooling combo.

    Good luck.
     
    SomeFormOFhuman, Jan 23, 2010
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    crayonyes Custom Title! WooHoooo !!

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    makes me wish I have m1730 and X9000
     
    crayonyes, Jan 23, 2010
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    LordRasta Notebook Consultant

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    The X9000 was made for the M1730. I run it in my M1330 but the BIOS doesn't allow OC.
     
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  8. TomTucker

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    great response guys would it be good to buy a second hand one? im looking into one on eBay atm its £200 used but its a 100% feedback seller but i dunno if its worth purchasing an used one?

    any ideas?
     
    TomTucker, Jan 23, 2010
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    Doubt you can find a brand new one, even if you do it will still retail at like $700.

    Buy a second hand one, try not to get an ES (Engineering Sample) chip as they are more inferior than the full fledged version.
     
    flipfire, Jan 23, 2010
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