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    Will a Dell Precision M6600 accept an i7-2720QM?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by flashtee, May 2, 2014.

  1. flashtee

    flashtee Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought a computer that isn't what was sold to me.

    Told a quad core, not 2 x threading.

    Will the i7-2720QM work in it? The current is a i7-2620M.

    Another concern is the wattage and heat. Current CPU is 35w and the one I want is 45. I have seen Sandy bridges that are 55w in the 4900 series, IIRC. Would those be safe to use?

    Thanks all,

    Flashtee
     
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    KCETech1 Notebook Prophet

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    flashtee Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks KCETech1, that was a lot of help.

    Did you switch it yourself or did t come that way?

    I looks pretty ominous to do.

    How about an i7-2960XM Processor Extreme Edition? 55w vs 35w currently.
     
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    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Given that that chart says it'll take the 2920XM, it will probably take the 2960XM too.
     
    Commander Wolf, May 2, 2014
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