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    MS-1727 (GX740) Installing i7 920XM

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by tobias_r33per, May 26, 2010.

  1. tobias_r33per

    tobias_r33per Notebook Geek

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    Well i was debating this for a while to see if it was worth it, but since i have now sold my desktop unit this is now my everything rig and will be for a while , so it needed more grunt.

    Currently i have the Core i7 720QM 1.6/2.8 , i decided on going all out and getting the i7 920XM just cause i can really, and it will be close to what i had in my desktop

    - Will be posting TEMPS and Install and all benchmarks once its in.


    Quick Temps Update so Far

    =========TEMP ==========
    DEV: MIN | MAX
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    IDLE

    CPU: 47c | 55c
    GPU : 65c | 67c

    GAMING

    CPU: 66c| 81c
    GPU: 61c| 85c

    FURMARK

    CPU: 65c| 71c
    GPU: 75c| 92c
     
    tobias_r33per, May 26, 2010
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  2. Silicon Chip

    Silicon Chip Notebook Evangelist

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    nice! Then we guys can compare cpu scores to see whether our good old qx9200 is of any match to the XM.
    Btw the heat will increase, so plan some mods to remove 10w additional heat.
     
    Silicon Chip, May 26, 2010
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  3. tobias_r33per

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    Oh for sure i really wanna see how it compares, and yes heat inscrease will be fun to see, cause i reckon im gonna be close to TJMAX 100 under Lynx Test
     
    tobias_r33per, May 27, 2010
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  4. Ghola

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    I was going to go with the i7-920xm qs version cause they looked cheap but found a price for the i7-720qm OEM with 4GB of 1066 ram for a grand price of $250.

    Still might upgrade in a bit, Ill be watching your info.
     
    Ghola, May 27, 2010
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  5. tobias_r33per

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    Well done on the pricing :cool: , cant wait to get the 920 i have a feeling i might need to use a nice cooling mat to maintain this for everyday use and longevity.
     
    tobias_r33per, May 27, 2010
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  6. Genna

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    Just when you install it and power it on, look around at your neighbours. If they don't have power at their homes, you'll know why! :D :D :D
    But look at the bright side of it - you can sell your battery, because there will be no use of it :D :D :D
     
    Genna, May 27, 2010
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    cheap? cheapest i can find is 600 dollar.... :eek:
     
    borgqueenx, May 27, 2010
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  8. Silicon Chip

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    Like I had somewhere I feel blessed by having the older GT725's, we have Qx9200 ES for about say $250 and it matches 920XM, which should be $800-$1000.

    The thing is mobile CPU tend to be expensive, wish for some ES models, lol :p
     
    Silicon Chip, May 27, 2010
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  9. Ghola

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    Ghola, May 27, 2010
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    May match in clock speed, but not in architecture efficiency haha.
     
    catacylsm, May 28, 2010
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  11. tobias_r33per

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    Update, the CPU will be arriving either Friday or Monday, so i am gonna bench the mofo outta it then :D
     
    tobias_r33per, Jun 2, 2010
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  12. Ghola

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    how much did you pay for the 920?


    $790?
     
    Ghola, Jun 2, 2010
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  13. tobias_r33per

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    my left ventricle :p
     
    tobias_r33per, Jun 2, 2010
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    Good news people it here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pics to follow shortly, benching to be done tonight!
     
    tobias_r33per, Jun 3, 2010
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  15. Ghola

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    You better mean the CPU.
     
    Ghola, Jun 3, 2010
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  16. tobias_r33per

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    Yeah i gave up being Hannibal a while ago :D
     
    tobias_r33per, Jun 4, 2010
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    This should be interesting.
    In a good way!
    Would love to see how this chassis handles the temps on this laptop.
     
    IKAS V, Jun 4, 2010
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    Quick Temps Update so Far

    =========TEMP ==========
    DEV: MIN | MAX
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    IDLE

    CPU: 47c | 55c
    GPU : 65c | 67c

    GAMING

    CPU: 66c| 81c
    GPU: 61c| 85c

    FURMARK

    CPU: 65c| 71c
    GPU: 75c| 92c
     
    tobias_r33per, Jun 4, 2010
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  19. Marecki_clf

    Marecki_clf Homo laptopicus

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    When can we expect more updates? :)
     
    Marecki_clf, Sep 30, 2010
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  20. Zero989

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    what about overclocking : P
     
    Zero989, Sep 30, 2010
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  21. tobias_r33per

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    More updates, hopefully in the next day or so, have to shoot some video first :D

    lols, i dont know how well it would cope and i havnt really got the PSU to do it, i would need probly the 180W
     
    tobias_r33per, Sep 30, 2010
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    I ordered a 920XM today :). I have a 180W PSU. As soon as it arrives, I will experiment with OCing the CPU. Maybe we can join forces, since we both live in Sydney :).
     
    Marecki_clf, Sep 30, 2010
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  23. tobias_r33per

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    Oh mate that's a great idea :D this epic event needs filming.
     
    tobias_r33per, Oct 1, 2010
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    Marecki_clf Homo laptopicus

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    And possibly some beer along the way ;).
     
    Marecki_clf, Oct 1, 2010
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    then a room ! :eek:















    jk'ing :D
     
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    where are the updates?
     
    Portugeeza1, Oct 8, 2010
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  27. tobias_r33per

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    Pictures and the Guide and Benchmarking results tonight i promise :rolleyes:

    I have been a little sick of late :(
     
    tobias_r33per, Oct 11, 2010
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    sorry to hear that mate, hope your feeling better now :)

    Marecki_clf any news from you mate?
     
    Portugeeza1, Oct 11, 2010
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    Still no updates? Dying to see guide and pictures!! I wanna upgrade too :D
     
    mortenheide1002, Oct 20, 2010
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  30. tobias_r33per

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    Place holder 1 for PICS
     
    tobias_r33per, Oct 27, 2010
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  31. tobias_r33per

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    Placeholder 2 for Youtube Video :D
     
    tobias_r33per, Oct 27, 2010
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  32. yorryyorry

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    Hi

    wich cpus are supported to put in the gx740

    i5 430
    i7 720
    i7 920XM
    ...

    and wich ones ? Is it for example possible to add a i5 580m ?
     
    yorryyorry, Nov 25, 2010
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  33. yorryyorry

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    Do you really reach 3.3 Ghz ?
    because with my i5 580 I only hit 3.059 Ghz instead of 3.33 Ghz.
    Woch Bios are you using and did you do some other chances too ?
    thanks for answers.
    yorry
     
    yorryyorry, Nov 30, 2010
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