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    GE60 Apache pro processor upgrade?...

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Blakkdragon, Aug 27, 2014.

  1. Blakkdragon

    Blakkdragon Newbie

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    So I was looking around for a nice deal for this laptop and found one on ibuypower

    MSI GE60 Apache Gaming Laptop: iBUYPOWER® Gaming PC

    Free upgrade to i7-4810mq

    This bothers me a lot. I want to snatch that deal, BUT on MSI's site ibuypower isnt listed as a place to buy them AND I can't find a single Apache for sale that has the 4810/ can upgrade to one. Things don't add up.

    Ive heard good things about ibuypower but this looks sketchy

    Help?
     
    Blakkdragon, Aug 27, 2014
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  2. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    Wont hurt to shot them an email to get more details on it. The GE60 series typically have HQ CPU's pre installed which usually are not upgradeable.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Aug 27, 2014
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  3. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    As Hutsady said, the similar model uses 4700HQ/4710HQ which are BGA CPUs but not PGA.
    MSI USA GE60 Apache
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Aug 28, 2014
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  4. iBUYPOWER - Jason

    iBUYPOWER - Jason Company Representative

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    Hey Blakkdragon!

    We are an authorized dealer for MSI laptops, for some reason this was not displayed on their E-tailer site. We emailed them immediately to correct this issue! Thank you for bringing this problem to light. :)

    As for the GE60 Apache, we receive barebones of the GE60-Apache Pro, which has a socket for CPU upgrades. The compatability for these upgrades include the i7-4810mq. ( MSI Global GE60 2PF Apache Pro)

    Hopefully, that clears up some confusion. Let me know if you have any questions! :)
     
    iBUYPOWER - Jason, Aug 29, 2014
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  5. nightmare17

    nightmare17 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there any difference between 2PF and 2PE.

    This is my laptop

    http://www.cel.ro/laptop-laptopuri/...e-pro-i5_4210h-1tb-8gb-gtx860m-2gb-full-hd-l/


    I would like to upgrade the cpu. Is it possible?
     
    nightmare17, Apr 29, 2015
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  6. iBUYPOWER - Jason

    iBUYPOWER - Jason Company Representative

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    that specific model you linked looks like its the 2PE since it has a non-socket cpu (Intel Core i5 4210H). you wouldn't be able to upgrade the cpu on this particular one.

    The 2PF model allows for a socketable CPU, such as the Intel Core i7 4710MQ, 4810MQ, etc.
     
    iBUYPOWER - Jason, Apr 29, 2015
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