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    Help:CPU swap

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by ludkut, Nov 27, 2011.

  1. ludkut

    ludkut Newbie

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    Hey guys, I'm new to the forum, I bought my M15x this april with an i3 370m and gtx 460m gpu. While I havent decided if I want more gpu power yet, I do know I want to get a better CPU with more cache and faster processing speed. I'd love me some i7-920m but is it the best bang for my buck and how do I actually swap it once I get the cpu.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    ludkut, Nov 27, 2011
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  2. khetik

    khetik Notebook Deity

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    It would be an amazing upgrade over an i3. It's plug and play, you can just follow your manual to help swap cpus
     
    khetik, Nov 27, 2011
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  3. ludkut

    ludkut Newbie

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    Could I get any links to guides or manuals on how to swap a cpu, I have never done it before.
     
    ludkut, Nov 27, 2011
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  4. The Revelator

    The Revelator Notebook Prophet

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  5. circuit

    circuit Notebook Evangelist

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    Also make sure you get a good thermal paste like MX-4 and you should get some awesome temps.
     
    circuit, Nov 28, 2011
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  6. saadleo

    saadleo Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah go on with 920xm.. it'll make ur machine fly..

    Check the NBR Market place or ebay!
     
    saadleo, Nov 28, 2011
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