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    Intel i7-840QM for SXPS 1645

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by fred2028, Jun 28, 2010.

  1. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Does anyone know if the socket is the same as the i7-820QM, or when Dell plans to release this for the SXPS 1645?
     
    fred2028, Jun 28, 2010
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    Same socket, it should eventually be available as an upgrade.

    Official launch date is still Q3'10, just so you know.
     
    PlasmaBomb, Jun 28, 2010
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    Are these updated CPU's more efficient and do they generate less heat? I would have to assume so...maybe we will FINALLY hit the sweet spot with a 740/840QM and the HD5730.
     
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    No. Only difference as I see it is clock speed. Google it.
     
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    Yeah i see that now...almost seems pointless, 1.6GHz vs 1.73Ghz and 2.8Ghz turbo vs 2.93Ghz turbo? (740QM)
     
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    I think dell Australia offers the 740qm and 840QM and yes they are the same socket and just a slight clock speed difference.
     
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    Having the same TDP doesn't rule out the new processors being more efficient. Anybody have any more info on them?
     
    PlasmaBomb, Jul 26, 2010
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