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    Switching from an i5 Sandy bridge to an i7 Sandy bridge?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Chump_Diggity, Jul 24, 2011.

  1. Chump_Diggity

    Chump_Diggity Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was just wondering if it is even possible to switch from an i5 2410m processor to an i7 2630qm or above processor. For example, on the l702x.
     
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    Villosa Notebook Deity

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    Sure it is, the only ones not supported/offered through Dell are the i7-2920xm chips, though I believe they would work ok in these XPS systems (pending BIOS support).

    As for upgrading, you can either go aftermarket or pay the $$$ for a Dell chip. Do note that any damage caused by the aftermarket chip will not be covered under warranty.
     
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    I see. I was just going to do this over time, whenever I have the extra money, and whenever the i5 get's a little more outdated, as I'm probably going to need an i7 for graphic design.
     
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Rule of thumb, if the company sells that model with that CPU, then you should have no problems (unless the use a different heatsink to handle the increased output). If they don't, it's a shot in the dark whether it will work unless some other user confirms it first.
     
    sgogeta4, Jul 24, 2011
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