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    Upgrading Dell M1530 CPU question.

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by kursk2008, Jun 18, 2008.

  1. kursk2008

    kursk2008 Newbie

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    Hello,

    Would a Core 2 EXTREME X9000 cpu Fit on my Dell xpsM1530? I want to replace my T9300
     
    kursk2008, Jun 18, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Heres 5 reasons why the x9000 isnt a viable option:

    -Thermal design (notebook wasnt designed to handle the heat)
    -Price (Core2Extremely overpriced)
    -Performance (The difference compared to your T9300 is in seconds)
    -un OC'able (Dell's BIOS doesnt have the option to unlock the last two multipliers)
    -Battery life (forget about portability)

    Moved this to the Dell section for other fact finders.
     
    flipfire, Jun 18, 2008
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  3. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    For $500~600 it’s a big waste of money (given that you already have a T9300)
     
    PhoenixFx, Jun 18, 2008
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  4. MadeiraG

    MadeiraG Notebook Consultant

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    I agree , i put one in one of my 1530s and posted about it here first ages ago.
    I have since sold it and put the original CPU back in
    To be perfectly honest for what i used the notebook for it made no diff at all
    I wouldn't bother mate, save your cash
     
    MadeiraG, Jun 18, 2008
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  5. owais

    owais Notebook Deity

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    it will cost lots, and theres no need as your other components arnt up to standard with it, T9300 is great for dell m1530
     
    owais, Jun 18, 2008
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Yeah take that amount of money and stick it in a CD or an online savings account for a future laptop purchase.
     
    atbnet, Jun 18, 2008
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