Upgrading i7 740QM to 920XM

Hey guys, I am thinking about upgrading my i7 740QM to the more powerful i7 920XM. I was wandering if this was the OEM version and not an engineering sample and if so is it a good price? SLBLW Intel CPU Core

Also is there a detailed guide of upgrading the CPU/GPU as I would like to re-paste them both. And do I need to buy thermal pads as well? If so what size and what is the best brand as well. And also the best brand for thermal paste.

Many thanks.

 

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Expensive for a ES version? I picked my OEM version up for £200 so around the same price.

Check the link in my signature for a video on how to remove, upgrade and re-paste both cpu and gpu. I recommend ICD7 or ICD 24 thermal paste (same stuff just different size tube) and Phobya 1.0mm 5w/mk thermal pads.

EDIT: Just noticed you're in UK so you can purchase here: Phobya Thermal pad Ultra 5W/mk 1mm (120x20mm) | eBay and 2 x Tubes IC Diamond 7 Carat CPU Thermal Compound Heatsink Paste | eBay

I also found some 940XM processors that work well in M15x http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Processor...Computing_CPUs_Processors&hash=item27d6367f00 and http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Processor...Computing_CPUs_Processors&hash=item27d6317c0b. Neither list if ES or OEM but price is good. Second one is saying buy it now for £150.

 

Sweet man, where exactly do I put thermal pads on? And where did you find an OEM version for £200?

 

I bought my OEM cpu from the marketplace on this forum. Occasionally great deals pop up. Keep a close eye on the Computer Components section.
The thermal pads should cover all the big black chips (VRAM chips). This usually requires 2 rectangular strips that will cover each row. Then place the left over bits on the grey voltage chips and some of the smaller black chips.
Here is a picture showing coverage of an AMD 7970M. It won't be the same but you can get the basic idea of what needs covering.

 

Great answer! thanks for the help +1Rep.