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    Pre-Dell AREA-51 m17x-r1...CPU options?

    Discussion in 'Alienware Area-51/Aurora and Legacy Systems' started by AndroidVageta, Mar 12, 2012.

  1. AndroidVageta

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    Hearing this laptop only supports 800mhz FSB processors...whats the best I can get? No quad cores? :rolleyes:
     
    AndroidVageta, Mar 12, 2012
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    138 views but no knowledge...hmmm...
     
    AndroidVageta, Mar 13, 2012
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    Well from my knowlage it looks like you are stuck with dual core. Which isnt bad even for gaming. The Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000 2.80 GHz Processor is the fastest CPU for 800MHZ FSB. You can get them on ebay for about $180ish USD.
     
    daminibeast, Mar 13, 2012
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    Just a hint from pre Dell m17x experience, the x9000 cpu's run hot until you take out the little grille area in front of the heatsink. Also sealing up any gaps between the fans and puny heatsinks really drops the temps down
     
    Ari3sgr3gg0, Mar 15, 2012
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    Surely he can fit an X9100 with the option to overclock as the multiplier is unlocked.
     
    Marshall1975, Mar 15, 2012
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    I wouldnt think so as that is a 1066mhz FSB and he is looking for a 800mhz FSB... But I have never tryed putting a higher FSB CPU in a "lower" rated slot...
     
    daminibeast, Mar 16, 2012
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    moral hazard, Mar 16, 2012
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