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    Studio Xps 1640 CPU

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by huaan, Apr 30, 2010.

  1. huaan

    huaan Newbie

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    I was wondering what would be needed to upgrade my CPU in my Dell. I've read I would need a new motherboard in order to get an Intel i7, but I don't want to go that high. So what would I need to do in order to get an i3 or i5?
     
    huaan, Apr 30, 2010
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  2. Syberia

    Syberia Notebook Deity

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    What is in it now? An i-anything will need the same socket, so if that's the reason, you're limited to a Core2.
     
    Syberia, Apr 30, 2010
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  3. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    There is no cheap way to get an i7 CPU if your notebook supports C2D. Why do you even want to upgrade your CPU?
     
    sgogeta4, Apr 30, 2010
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  4. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    Yeah, if you have a Core 2, your beat. Youll have to get a new notebook.

    Although i dont think its really nessesary lol. the i series isnt THAT much better :rolleyes:
     
    ahl395, Apr 30, 2010
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  5. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    no u cannot use i5,i7 CPU's in XPS1640... only if u have XPS1645... also Core 2 Duo is max for u... if u want better processor , get a new laptop.
     
    sean473, Apr 30, 2010
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