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    If you want to upgrade your cpu, DON'T!!!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jack53, May 10, 2008.

  1. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Don't buy processors from Dell. They ROB you. With their prices, you can buy a new notebook. :eek:
    http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...tegory_id=7002&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&mfgpid=194218

    Refurbished: Processor, T9300,2.5,6MB,Core Penryn,M0
    $739.99

    Refurbished: Processor, T9500,2.6,6MB,Core Penryn,C0
    $1,239.99

    Refurbished: Processor,T8300,2.4,3MB,Core Penryn,M0
    $564.99

    Refurbished: Processor,T8100,2.1,3MB,Core Penryn,M0
    $489.99
     
    jack53, May 10, 2008
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  2. Jamaicanyouth

    Jamaicanyouth Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't think anyone sensible enough to change their cpu would not buy it from Dell. Thanks for showing the prices though.
     
    Jamaicanyouth, May 10, 2008
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  3. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    Nasty markup! A new T8300 is $200 plus shipping on Ebay.
     
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  4. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    I should have finished my subject title as DON'T buy from Dell.
     
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  5. Moidock

    Moidock Notebook Consultant

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    Also, keep in mind that not everybody is able nor willing to change the CPU on their laptops themselves. Laptops are a real pain in the @$$ to work in and one wrong move could mean a lot of problems.

    Even though average Joe would be able to get the CPU himself, Average Joe will still need to pay someone to install it. And guess what?

    That's about $100-$200 in labor, so savings are very minimum. You're just better off sending it to the manufacturer or authorized shop and have it covered under warranty.
     
    Moidock, May 10, 2008
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  6. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    I agree that one wrong move can do a lot of damage, but they are no more a PITA to work with than a desktop computer. Obviously things are smaller and more delicate, however I've opened several different Dell notebooks without any prior knowledge of their interior, and haven't had any problems reassembling them.......and they even turned on afterwards! :)
     
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  7. Moidock

    Moidock Notebook Consultant

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    I agree. I've worked on laptops and desktops as well.

    Again, my point is that Average Joe may have problems in doing so. ;)
     
    Moidock, May 10, 2008
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  8. CeeNote

    CeeNote Notebook Virtuoso

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    Is this a joke?
     
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  9. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    I don't think the price reflects labor included.

    Last time I called them, T7600, and 7400 was 20 bucks difference, close to 1k, and it didn't include labor. T7600 was 400 bucks on Ebay back then.
     
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  10. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    The prices I quoted from Dell are Refurbished too, not new.
     
    jack53, May 10, 2008
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