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    i7-820 in GX740/E7405?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Bearclaw, Jan 17, 2011.

  1. Bearclaw

    Bearclaw Steaming

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    Does it work? Does it require a bigger power supply?
     
    Bearclaw, Jan 17, 2011
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  2. NotEnoughMinerals

    NotEnoughMinerals Notebook Deity

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    If it works in the GX640, I don't see why it wouldn't work in teh GX740.

    The only real change between the two models is the speakers and a larger screen which hopefully doesn't take too much extra power?
     
    NotEnoughMinerals, Jan 17, 2011
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    Will work fine without.
     
    Dead2th3world, Jan 17, 2011
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