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    MS-1651 quad core support?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by BigHops323, Apr 14, 2009.

  1. BigHops323

    BigHops323 Notebook Deity

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    Does the MS-1651 (GX620) have quad core support? Thanks
     
    BigHops323, Apr 14, 2009
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  2. zfactor

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    no and it almost 100% will not ever get it
     
    zfactor, Apr 14, 2009
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  3. KilJim

    KilJim Notebook Enthusiast

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    KilJim, Apr 14, 2009
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  4. nacr05

    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    He means the 1722 GX720 model.. It will work in the 1722 not the 1651.
     
    nacr05, Apr 14, 2009
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  5. DoktorSleepless

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    Wouldn't it have a different socket?
     
    DoktorSleepless, Apr 14, 2009
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  6. zfactor

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    no they both use a 478 socket and yes they will work in the 17" 720 model but not the 15" 620 one
     
    zfactor, Apr 14, 2009
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    catacylsm Notebook Prophet

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    What about flashing a different model bios, or will that render the Lappy dead?
     
    catacylsm, Apr 14, 2009
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    no way... it will kill it
     
    zfactor, Apr 14, 2009
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