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    Upgrading CPU in Ailenware M15x help

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by akiratang, Oct 17, 2010.

  1. akiratang

    akiratang Notebook Guru

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    My alienware m15x currently has a intel i5 430m cpu and was looking to upgrade it to a i7 920xm cpu.

    Im just wondering has anyone done this before or something similar and would it be compatible with my laptop. Also would be helpful if somebody has a aw m15x laptop and has changed the cpu in it before and would like some tips on changing my cpu as i have never done it before.
     
    akiratang, Oct 17, 2010
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Yes, you can upgrade to a 920XM, you may need to have the 9 cell battery though. You should check the Alienware M15x section for more info.
     
    Nick, Oct 17, 2010
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    akiratang Notebook Guru

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    do i need the 9 cell battery even though ill have my laptop plugged in all the time?
     
    akiratang, Oct 17, 2010
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    Nick Professor Carnista

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    I'm not 100% sure, but I think if you don't have a 9 cell, it will have power problems. You could always go ahead and buy the 920XM, and if it has problems get the 9 cell.
     
    Nick, Oct 17, 2010
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    Theprom Notebook Consultant

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    just a side note--920qm is simply not worth.I mean i5 is overkill for most tasks
    better get 720qm!
     
    Theprom, Oct 19, 2010
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