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    MSI GT70 CPU upgrade 45W or 55W

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by tataddd, Jul 21, 2016.

  1. tataddd

    tataddd Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello ,

    I want to change my I7 3610QM 45W to a I7 3940XM 55W

    I saw in the bios i can change some satting in power magment but i want to know if it will work


    THANKS you !!!!
     
    tataddd, Jul 21, 2016
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  2. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    You will need the Svet BIOS for GT70 or 3940XM will be power limited...
     
    TomJGX, Jul 21, 2016
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