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March 1st, 2015 17:00
M18X R2 CPU and GPU upgrade questions
I am concidering upgrading my CPU from the Intel® Core™ i7-3630QM @ 2.40 GHz to the Intel® Core™ i7-3940XM Processor Extreme Edition.
1) Is the heat sink and fan on my current CPU suitable for the new CPU?
2) Even if it is suitable, is it a new fan reccomended anyway?
Finally I have been looking over GPU's and have found one that is only compatable with Windows 8X in UEFI Mode. As far as I can find 8X is for mobile phones.
3) Does 8X mean any version of Windows 8?
4) Does UEFI mode simply means the boot mode?
Thankyou in advance :D
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AndrewSi
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March 3rd, 2015 06:00
The heatsink on your current CPU is only good for CPU's upto i7 3820QM.
If you go for the high end CPU's like 3920XM or 3940XM you will need a triple pipe heatsink, ATM you only have a single pipe hinksink and the high end CPU's are to much for it.
Triple pipe heatsinks are around $75US on ebay
Artic silver 5 is the most user friendly/high quality around, there are others like IC diamond etc , but they can be a bit difficult to apply.
Windows 8X means windows 8/8.1 - The "x" is the generic symbol.
Keep your original CPU fan but make sure to brush both it and the heatsink fins out with a soft stiff brush, a cheap NEW paint brush is good enough.
Keep in mind the BEST OS for games is windows 7 - Windows 8 is OK but there is a drop in performance, especially with GPU's, forget about windows 8.1, it is a nightmare for performance, sort of like permanently speed limiting a F40 ferrari to 75Km/h
Dell will tell you the only GPU's for your model are the "6" series NVidia or the "7" series AMD's - You can use more than that, just checkout notebookreview forum for some idea's and instructions
Milena M458
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March 2nd, 2015 16:00
On regards to the processor there is no need to swap the fans at least you are facing overheating issues however I will recommend you to put new thermal paste as soon as you swap them.
And related to windows question yes, 8X means different windows 8 versions and UEFI simply means the boot mode.
PotestatemXxX
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March 3rd, 2015 07:00
Cheers for that guys, It a bloody shame I have just paid beeding £200 for 8.1 pro... not to worry! xD
PotestatemXxX
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March 6th, 2015 04:00
Thats the CPU and new heatsink ordered :D Problem is I work at sea, I am due to return on the 15th so wont be able to install for 3 months :(
I will give you an update in 3 months
Thanks again :)