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    Has anyone upgraded their GT/GX683R with a Core i7 XM processor?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by dempixels, Jun 16, 2020.

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    dempixels Notebook Enthusiast

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    Now that i have finally got this bad boy working again, i want to upgrade the cpu.
    I have seen many people opt for the i7-2860qm.

    But I am looking at a 2960XM, i would rather opt for that and undervolt (or limit the tdp) the heck out of it until it behaves the way i want it to.

    Unless... that it is not possible on this system, than i am gonna stick to the 2860QM.

    So, can anyone with whatever i7 XM unit report in and tell me their experience with it?
    Then I am sure what to pick.
     
    dempixels, Jun 16, 2020
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