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    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by fred2028, Sep 25, 2009.

  1. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Would I be able to install a Core i7-820 into my T9800 slot?
     
    fred2028, Sep 25, 2009
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    No, I believe they use a newer updated kind of connector
     
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    No. It has a newer socket, so it won't fit.
     
    TimeWriter, Sep 25, 2009
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    If the bios supports it then quads are an option, though
     
    funky monk, Sep 25, 2009
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    so the new i7 chips wont fit into the old dell studio 16s cuz they have new hyper thread memory thing?
     
    nomoredell, Sep 26, 2009
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    You cannot replace the core 2 duo cpu with the i7 because they use different sockets (the place on the motherboard where the cpu slots in). as TimeWriter already mentioned.

    i7 supports socket PGA988

    Core 2 Duo supports sockets BGA479 and PGA478
     
    mellowtothemax, Sep 26, 2009
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