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    Change CPU on Dell XPS 1340 possible????

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by brianbier, Sep 12, 2009.

  1. brianbier

    brianbier Newbie

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    Can someone tell me please if it is possible to change the CPU in a Dell XPS 1340. I like to upgrade from P8600 2,4Ghz to a 2,8 Ghz or even a Core 2 quad CPU.

    Thanks for a short Advice
     
    brianbier, Sep 12, 2009
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    According to the service manual, the processor is socketed.

    Considering the heating issues that this product appears to have, I would not recommend you upgrade the processor. If anything, stick with 25W processors. The highest I have seen Dell offer in that computer is the P9600.

    What programs are you running on your computer that appear to be running slowly? A CPU upgrade may not be the answer.
     
    namaiki, Sep 12, 2009
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  3. brianbier

    brianbier Newbie

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    so if i get you right than i can change the CPU but it should be a 25W one?
    Sorry for asking but english not my first language !!!!
    Thanks
     
    brianbier, Sep 12, 2009
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Why do you want to upgrade your laptop? What programs do you run that are too slow?

    You can change the CPU, but it might just be a waste of money if the CPU is not the problem.
     
    namaiki, Sep 12, 2009
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  5. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Unless you're already maxing out your current CPU, such an upgrade would be pointless. For a more beneficial upgrade, consider an SSD.
     
    Bog, Sep 12, 2009
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    brianbier Newbie

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    Well thanks for your Answer but an SSD is to small in Capacity and to high in Price. Will upgrade the CPU and hope for more Performance.
     
    brianbier, Sep 12, 2009
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    An upgrade in the CPU will not give you any performance benefit unless you doing 3D work or lots of calculations and maxing out the load.
     
    sgogeta4, Sep 12, 2009
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    The P8600 is likely already more than powerful. I have one in my Studio 15, and I do a lot of gaming. What exactly do you do that requires so much CPU power?
     
    Mastershroom, Sep 13, 2009
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    things wont go any faster unless you're already nearly maxing out your current CPU.

    its not really like a car where bigger engine=higher top speed (ok i know this is greatly simplifying, but you know what i mean)

    unless ur CPU utilization is 80% or more, more than 70% of the time, you will not get any noticeable gain in speed. (or if you run applications that have the ability to take advantage of quadcores)

    and seeing that you're willing to pay for a quadcore processor, which are very expensive, for that same money you could go for an SSD and get an immediate noticeable performance improvement. Im talking sub 30 second startup times and greatly reduced loading times in games, not to mention most applications open instantly with no lag as soon as u hit the icon

    and putting a quadcore in a 13" chassis is not a good idea. the 45w TDP will likely result in the processor downclocking all the time to avoid frying itself.
     
    afhstingray, Sep 13, 2009
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  10. Phil

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    More performance in what situations? what applications?

    There's a good chance a CPU upgrade will not make your computer ANY faster, like the others have said.
     
    Phil, Sep 13, 2009
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    and in the first place the quad core might not let ur comp boot or worse , it might fry ur motherboard....
     
    sean473, Sep 13, 2009
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