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    MSI GX740 - CPU upgrading question (heating)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by nimrah, Apr 27, 2014.

  1. nimrah

    nimrah Newbie

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    Been looking into upgrading the CPU from my MSI GX740 laptop from a dual core to a quad core. (Intel Core i7-720QM)

    Im thinking of this cpu: CPU-Upgrade: Intel Core i7-720QM CPU

    I am just wondering if I would be running in to heating issues since the thermal design power of the quad core is 45W vs 35W on the dual core i5-450M. And in case heating will become an issue are there any cooling solutions anyone is aware of ?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    nimrah, Apr 27, 2014
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  2. Marecki_clf

    Marecki_clf Homo laptopicus

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    45W quadcore Clarksfield CPUs run without any thermal issues in GX740. Only the 55W ones (920XM/940XM) will run hot.

    BTW I have a spare i7-820QM collecting dust. PM me if you're interested. :)
     
    Marecki_clf, Apr 28, 2014
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