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    XPS M1330, can it work with a X9000?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by TheCodeBreaker, Jul 23, 2011.

  1. TheCodeBreaker

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    I was about to purchase a X9000 for my M1330, just to see whether it works. I have seen a few that had it work, and a few that didn't, so what was the main difference in there specs, or was it just a BIOS version that made it work?

    I realize it is not the best idea to put a CPU like that in a 13inch laptop, but I want to try it out.
     
    TheCodeBreaker, Jul 23, 2011
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Yes X9000 is the fastest processor for Santa Rosa platform. Might want to try without a BIOS update first, bad BIOS flash out of warranty = new motherboard.

    It would work, but given M1330 was badly affected by the defective Nvidia chips, putting in a 44 watt dual core probably isn't a smart idea. Also the M1330 has such a poor cooling system, it would be throttled all the time..
     
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    I see that X9000 is currently listed at $200 shipped on Ebay. Unless you are getting it for near free, it would be a terrible waste of money and time.
     
    BobTheSniper, Jul 24, 2011
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    Heard the heat thing all before, and TBH, i got the CPU, doesnt seem to be running hot though max was at 75*C under stress testing and benchmarks. I had the BIOS on A15 though already. It all worked good, and got an Engineering sample for a good price too. BTW, i have the one with integrated intel graphics.


    I never had one of the daul core extreme CPUs, and seemed like a good price so i went for it.


    And for those wondering it can be overclocked. Pretty decently if you ask me.
    CPU-Z Validator 3.1

    Heat isnt a real issue for me, im just running it for a few easy benchmarks TBH. My Bottle neck would have to be the PSU, you easily hit the limit.
     
    TheCodeBreaker, Jul 28, 2011
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