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    m1330 CPU upgrade, warranty issue?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by mystery905, Jul 31, 2008.

  1. mystery905

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    I recently upgraded my T5450 1.66 GHz to a Penryn T8300 2.40 GHz in my M1330.

    Should I keep my older CPU in case I have to send it in for warranty work? Or can i safely sell it?
     
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    no it wont void you computers warranty, but if your computer fails for some other reason later, dell can use the new cpu as an excuse not to cover you, so i would recommend keeping the old processor just in case
     
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    Well if you need the performance go for it, how long until your warranty expires?
     
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    8 more months warranty left
     
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    I've been very seriously considering exactly the same upgrade. How's it working for you? Temps? Battery life? CPU operational performance?

    Also, where did you get the CPU? Newegg looked best when I was pricing these.
     
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    Temps and battery life are a bit better. (not a drastic difference as I was under-volting the T5450 already) Day-to-day use of notebook doesn't seem noticeably faster, but CPU intensive programs such as Photoshop and ConvertXtoDVD show quite a difference.

    I got mine off e-bay for a lot less than newegg (although newegg seems to have a good price). I paid $197.50 USD including shipping.
     
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