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    Upgrade from t9800 to qx9300 in alienware m17x, heatsink fan?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by macneilslt, Aug 12, 2011.

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    I want to update my processor in my laptop from a dual core t9800 to the quad core qx9300, I was wondering if I need a new heatsink / fan? and where to find the right ones? I see the processor available from eBay for about $300 on overage, but I've only seen them listed as the chip only...
     
    macneilslt, Aug 12, 2011
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