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    Xps 1730 Cpu Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by italian.madness, Oct 15, 2008.

  1. italian.madness

    italian.madness Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys,
    just wondering if a CPU Intel core 2 extreme x9000 2.8ghz ,socket 478, 6mb L2, FSB 800 could fit into my 1730 (see below)
    I could call a technician to install it... my question is what else should I change?
    I trust you so before spending one cent I want to be sure this is feasable!

    THANKS a lot guys
     
    italian.madness, Oct 15, 2008
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  2. FrozenDarkness

    FrozenDarkness Notebook Deity

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    er, other than your HD, you seem to be already upgrading everything else.
     
    FrozenDarkness, Oct 15, 2008
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  3. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    HDD to one of the new 7200RPMs for an extra oomph.
    And Vista 64 (4GB RAM)....
     
    Andy, Oct 15, 2008
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  4. italian.madness

    italian.madness Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks guys, but seriously.. the cpu upgrade is it feasable?
    And if it is so, (I have no idea, it's clear) would I be able to install it by my self? I say so because I saw a video explaining how to change the GPU, and this is something I can do by myself..but the CPU???
    Thanks once again!
     
    italian.madness, Oct 15, 2008
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  5. Renegade0721

    Renegade0721 Notebook Consultant

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    X9000 is compatible with DELL XPS M1730 its the top of the line cpu that you can get with it. As for upgrading cpu i think it is possible but doing it yourself wont be easy without a guide or tutorial better to let tech do it.
     
    Renegade0721, Oct 15, 2008
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  6. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Yup,let the technician do the upgrade.
    I would get some 7200 /320 gb hdds, RAID their asses and with the 8800M GTX SLI and the X9000,there will no game standing in your way... :)
     
    eleron911, Oct 15, 2008
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  7. zfactor

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    if you feel comfortable opening up a notebook the cpu upgrade is prety easy if you take your time and mark your screws etc...
     
    zfactor, Oct 15, 2008
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    Wow you can upgrade graphics in the M1730? That's pretty cool. Shame theres no way to upgrade other non-gaming XPS's GPU-wise lol.
     
    basskiddanny, Oct 15, 2008
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  9. italian.madness

    italian.madness Notebook Consultant

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    Guys, Thank you so much for all your answers!
    Without this forum I would be more noob that I am actually!!-))))
    I will let you know how things will go!
    I've bought 2x2gb Corsair 667, and the sli 8800gtx should come beg next week. Now i'll buy the x9000 then!
    cheers
     
    italian.madness, Oct 16, 2008
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  10. eleron911

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    The difference from what you have now will be stellar :)
     
    eleron911, Oct 16, 2008
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  11. terrain

    terrain Notebook Evangelist

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    What is the NET NET of your upgrades? I would seriously consider looking at the Outlet where for around 3K you can get a Full up 1730. One was posted the other day for 3.1K and it had 8800GTX, 2 360's, X9, 4GB etc....


    How much are you paying to upgrade everything?
    Last I looked the 8800GTX's were in the 900 range, the X9's - how much? then add HD's etc... and you might be better off buying a full up outlet box and selling your current 1730 - just an Idea...


     
    terrain, Oct 16, 2008
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