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    XPS & Penryn

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by steve511, Mar 14, 2008.

  1. steve511

    steve511 Notebook Consultant

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    Are penryn processors compatible with the XPS M1530? If i want to upgrade in a year or so will this be possible or is the socket on the motherboard different? I do not really want to pay for one now but if my xps comes with a bad screen and i send it back i wonder if i should order a penryn with the replacement. If it comes with a good screen im keeping it and want to know if i can upgrade processor later.
     
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    Yes Dell is now putting them in the M1530.
     
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    Mystical Musician Notebook Guru

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    The MB should be compatible with the Penryn processor if you want to upgrade at a later time. Its will just be a PITA to switch them out, but thats if you're not extremely comfortable with taking apart your notebook. If you get a bad screen, I would suggest upgrading to the latest greatest. I however doubt that you would be able to significantly tell the difference between your processor, and a Penryn processor. Thats just my .2 cents.
     
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    steve511 Notebook Consultant

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    ok. i didn't know if there would be a lot of difference either. good to know though. good ro know everything is compatible to. penryn' are jut so much more expensive.
     
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