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    Is it possible to change the proccessor on the R3?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Altsein, May 11, 2011.

  1. Altsein

    Altsein Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering if it was possible to change the Core i7-2617M to a Core i7-2649M. From what i have seen they both use the same sockets.
     
    Altsein, May 11, 2011
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  2. ajslay

    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    doubt it, the wattage is different. and it would increase the heat by a lot. thats why the m11x has ulv processors.
     
    ajslay, May 11, 2011
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    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    Are the M11x R3 CPUs even socketed?

    The CPUs on the M11x R1 and M11x R2 were soldered on to the motherboard, and not replaceable. I would be surprised if that somehow changed for the M11x R3, considering that sockets add size to the internal motherboard design.
     
    kent1146, May 12, 2011
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    Iceman82 Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, as well as the wattage issues, I don't think the cpu is replaceable by itself, it requires a full motherboard swap.
     
    Iceman82, May 12, 2011
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    CPU is soldered down. Sorry buddy.
     
    AlienTroll, May 12, 2011
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    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    you never know, it might not be soldered down on the r3 =P i suggest someone check
     
    ajslay, May 12, 2011
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  7. BatBoy

    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    as you can see here,
    Documentation

    the CPU is soldered. If not, there would be an entry in the service manual on how to remove/replace the CPU.

    :(
     
    BatBoy, May 12, 2011
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