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    Where to buy mobile CPU for NP9150?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by MCJD4ever, Sep 24, 2012.

  1. MCJD4ever

    MCJD4ever Notebook Consultant

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    I want to upgrade my i7-3610 to either a 3720qm or 3820qm. I've found that I really enjoy gaming via emulation, which is very CPU intensive.

    Where do people typically buy CPUs? I've searched quite a bit online, and really can't find any notable chains (i.e. Bestbuy) that carry Ivy Bridge mobile CPUs. I also went on eBay and saw that many sellers offer OEM and ES versions for better prices. I'm wondering if these are safe.

    Also, any chance Sager would sell me a new CPU at a discounted price if I sent in my old one?

    Thanks!
     
    MCJD4ever, Sep 24, 2012
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  2. Silverfern

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    i am guessing ebay?

    my bad, ebay are mostly QS and ES samples. how long has it been since u bought it?
     
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  3. MCJD4ever

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    I bought it about 2 months ago. So I'm wondering if Sager (or XoticPC) could help me out at all if I traded in my 3610qm (I doubt it).
     
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  4. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    moral hazard, Sep 24, 2012
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  5. Silverfern

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    how do people get these samples? I throught they are properties of intel
     
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  6. moral hazard

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    Probably out of a recycle bin :p
     
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  7. MCJD4ever

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    Are these ES and OEM versions safe to purchase? I'm a little nervous about buying one. The cheapest I found a 3820qm (retail) online is for around $500 (ouch). But I think you get a 2 or 3 year warranty, so I would at least have peace of mind with that. So I imagine a retail 3720qm would be around $350-$400.
     
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  8. moral hazard

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    CPUs rarely fail, it's not a big risk.

    So if the cpu arrives working then you should be ok, if not then return it straight away.
     
    moral hazard, Sep 24, 2012
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  9. Zymphad

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    Don't get ES. Get the OEM version, pay the extra for it.

    As for gaming with an emulator, just buy a console... A $2500 laptop to emulate a $150 console. Brilliant...
     
    Zymphad, Sep 24, 2012
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    You can also keep your eye out on the nbr market place. People are always selling stuff :)

    Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2
     
    tommytomatoe, Sep 24, 2012
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  11. Silverfern

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    isnt the 3610qm enough?
     
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  12. Support.3@XOTIC PC

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    ES are engineering samples so I'd stay away from those, OEM are fine though they are the same thing as the Retail versions without heatsinks or fans, just the CPU. You can PM me and we can look into getting one for you.
     
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  13. MCJD4ever

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    Emulating isn't the only thing I'm doing on my laptop, and I want to do it so I can play enhanced versions of the games. Have you ever played Xenoblade Chronicles? It's a fantastic game, but the graphics on the Wii (especially on a 52" 1080p LCD) are horrible. On the PC via emulation, you can upscale it into HD and play with texture mods to make the game look remarkable. There are a number of other games I'd like to do this for, which is why I'm looking into upgrading my CPU.
     
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  14. arcticjoe

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    ebay is good, i would avoid ES or QS cpu's as they run a fair bit hotter (and thus also slower) than OEM chips
     
    arcticjoe, Sep 24, 2012
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