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    Studio 1749 CPU upgrade

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jonny2410, Aug 29, 2010.

  1. jonny2410

    jonny2410 Notebook Geek

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    Hi,

    My current Studio 17" 1749 has an i3 350m, 4gb 1066mhz and an ati 5650.
    I have found i need a bit more cpu grunt and some deals on ebay are tempting!

    I doubt it would accept quad core 720m's upwards but i was wondering if the studio 17 motherboard supports upgrading to an i7 620m?

    If not then how about an i5 540m?

    Also i understand this buggers the warranty..

    Thanks!
     
    jonny2410, Aug 29, 2010
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  2. anodize

    anodize Notebook Deity

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    Yes, you can install anything but quad mobile cpu's. Your mobo is fully compatible with the 620m so you should be fine. Know where to find the 620m for cheap? I am interested in upgrading my 1749 once it comes back from Dell repair.
     
    anodize, Aug 29, 2010
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  3. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Nick, Aug 29, 2010
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    anodize Notebook Deity

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    $300 is too much for me to spend for that processor. Do you know if it can be found for less?
     
    anodize, Aug 29, 2010
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    Nick Professor Carnista

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    The one I posted is $259.
     
    Nick, Aug 29, 2010
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    electrosoft Perpetualist Matrixist

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    Well, it is $259 with free S&H. That's a pretty good price for a real OEM SLBPD 620M.
     
    electrosoft, Aug 29, 2010
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