Is it possible to put an i7 2820QM in an M15X? I looked around and could not find much information. I believe they both use PGA988 sockets.
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No, you can't. The M15x uses first gen i core processors, the i7-2820QM is a second gen core i processor.
You can tell which is which by the model number.
First gen i core have 3 digit model numbers
Second gen i core have 4 digits, and always a 2 as the first.
Third gen i core also have 4 digits, but the first digit is always a 3. -
I know the difference in the models, but I was more wondering about compatability in actual sockets. I can worry about modded BIOS later. I am more wondering if, even thought he pin count is the same, are the paths the same? IE Are the pins in the same place as they are on 1st gen?
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bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!
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So models that u can use is actually range from : i7 620, 640, 720, 740, 820, 840, 920 and 940
all models that got number "2" in front is sandy bridge model which is newer model and not supported on M15X board...
Btw, since u r running 620M, so is the dual GPU worked well together? or u only use the ATI? -
katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator
That is correct otosan but be careful not to confuse the desktop i7 920 with the mobile i7 920xm
Also the M15x doesn't benefit from the graphic switching so the iGPU is never used in this system.
Plus the first generation desktop core i7 socket is LGA 1366
- mobile sandy bridge socket is 98 8B rPGA
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ahahaha, i assume he know that he need to add "M" , "QM" and "XM" at the ending of all models name.. ;p
btw, is it correct that mobile sandy bridge is 988?? i thought 1st gen is 988?
my 920XM and 720QM are 988rPGA -
katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator
Sandy bridge is Socket G2 aka 988 B rPGA. -
bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!
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Man you guys are beast. You just reply about everything. All we od is talk about tech. Its actually pretty awesome. How we just correct eachother. Like a community. I also like how you guys give out the answers. Sobs its awesome
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katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator
We should, after all we're on notebookreview.com
Also, please don't bypass the language filter.
Core i7-2820QM ???
Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by csin, Dec 9, 2011.