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December 24th, 2009 12:00

Updating Studio 1557

Hi,

Is it possible to upgrade from Core i7 720QM to 920XM in a Studio 1557 laptop?

I haven't seen the possibility to acquire such a processor in the Dell website, but if I buy it externally, will it work in my laptop? Is it capable of working with such a processor?

Should I have to contact Dell to install it not to lose the warranty?

  • ejn63

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    Posted December 24th, 2009 12:00

    It should be possible if you can find the CPU - upgrading it will cost you the warranty though - and Dell won't support a CPU upgrade.

     

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    Posted December 24th, 2009 13:00

    But is the motherboard compatible with such a processor? I mean, can I just take one out and insert the other one just like that, with no risk?

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    Posted December 24th, 2009 14:00

    Since Dell doesn't offer this CPU in this model, you're on your own to try.  Given the $1,200+ cost of this processor, and the fact that you'll lose your warranty in the process -- it may not be worth trying.

    http://www.pcconnection.com/IPA/Shop/Product/Detail.htm?sku=10532131&oext=1038A&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=10532131

     

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    Posted December 24th, 2009 16:00

    Well I can get it for aroudn €300

     

    http://www.appinformatica.com/procesadores-intel-core-i7-920-2.66ghz-socket-1366-box.php

     

    For me it is worth it since I'm using my pc for chess analisys where cpu power is fundamental.

    I just wondered if my mother board was techincally able to host a Core i7 920XM, and if Dell would sell a technician to install it - which I assume is not gonna happen.

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    Posted December 24th, 2009 17:00

    Totally agreed - I was mislead by the number 920. And of course I'm not spending that amount in a cpu. Now let's see when is Intel going to release the next generation processor.

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    Posted December 24th, 2009 17:00

    That CPU you've linked is a desktop Core i7, not the mobile one.  It cannot be used in any of the Dell mobile systems.  You'd need the 920XM mobile version - which lists for over $1,000 a CPU.  Since it's the top of the line right now, it's highly unlikely you'll find one for much less than that from a reputable seller - it's in short supply. 

    The desktop model won't even fit in a notebook socket - the socket 1366 desktop is different from the socket 988 that's used in mobile systems.

    Dell will not support any CPU upgrades on mobile systems - you're on your own there.  Given the cost of the CPU right now, I'd wait a while - the price will fall when the next latest and greatest comes along - it always does, and you always pay dearly for Intel's latest and greatest CPU.