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E6430 CPU Upgrade
Hi All,
I was wondering if someone can help...I have a Latitude E6430 it has 16 gig of RAM Windows 10, Samsung 860 EVO drive,upgraded screen 1600x900 resolution,back lit keyboard, Intel on-board graphics,and the 7260 Intel wireless card
I am looking to upgrade the CPU from an I5-3320 2.6 GHZ Dual core to an i7-3540M 3.0GHz Dual Core or possibly a quad core I7 can this be done without worrying about overheating issues or modifications
I basically use the machine for processing photos,watching movies no game playing
I actually can get the i7-3540M 3.0GHz Dual Core for around $60.......is it worth it to do this upgrade ????
Thanks in advance....shirschb2
DELL-Justin C
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May 2nd, 2019 17:00
@SHKJ6961,
The Latitude E6430 does support the i7-3540M 3.0GHz Dual Core processor.
Regarding cooling: The E6430 has 2 heatsink part numbers. 9C7T7 for Nvidia motherboard. 0XDK0 for Intel motherboard.
So it appears you do not need to upgrade the cooling for the processor upgrades.
SHKJ6961
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May 2nd, 2019 19:00
Hi Justin,
Thanks for the reply...then why have I seen that configuration been sold all over the internet with that same CPU...see examples links below ???
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=1TS-000A-01KS1
https://www.cnet.com/products/dell-latitude-e6430-14-core-i7-3540m-6-gb-ram-128-gb-ssd-english/
http://ekratu.com/en/computers/224-dell-ref-latitude-e6430-intel-core-i7-3540m.html
can you please clarify....Thanks in advance....Stu
DELL-Justin C
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May 3rd, 2019 12:00
@SHKJ6961,
As I said, the Latitude E6430 supports the i7-3540M 3.0GHz Dual Core processor.
Therefore, your desired upgrade should go fine if you so choose to do so.
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May 4th, 2019 03:00
Thanks for the help...I actually mis-read your reply...(sorry about the mistake) thanks again !!!!
U2CAMEB4ME
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May 6th, 2019 03:00
Welcome to the Dell Community @SHKJ6961
I must have misread the same thing???
The i7-3540M has the same "TDP" and "Stepping" but a 57% success rate???
http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/CPUs/Intel/Core_i5_Mobile/i5-3320M_(PGA).html
If I have the CPU at work I will test and post the results???
Best regards,
U2
P.S. Dell needs to add a "Time Stamp" when people change/edit a post/reply.
EXAMPLE: Posted on 03-03-2019 04:18 PM - edited 03-03-2019 04:21 PM
U2CAMEB4ME
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May 6th, 2019 07:00
@SHKJ6961
Removed the i5-3340M CPU.
Installed the i7-3540M CPU.
Works fine.
Boots to BIOS and will start to install W10.
Regards,
U2
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May 6th, 2019 08:00
thank so much for your help !!!!
U2CAMEB4ME
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May 6th, 2019 09:00
Your very welcome @SHKJ6961
U2
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August 27th, 2019 00:00
I'm considering doing the same thing. I have a Core i7-3720QM and am considering upgrading the CPU to Core i7-3740QM. Is it possible to upgrade with a Core i7 3820QM or Core i7-3840QM? They are both 45W CPUs.
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August 27th, 2019 03:00
@SLR-430
I'll be heading to the warehouse in a few hours.
If I have that CPU I will test it and let you know.
There is an 83% chance of success.
http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/CPUs/Intel/Core_i7_Mobile/i7-3720QM_(PGA).html
I have tested ones with less % and have succeeded.
Let you know what I find.
Regards,
U2
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August 27th, 2019 07:00
While you are at it, can you test and see what is the fastest 45W CPU that can be fitted to one of these machines.
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August 27th, 2019 07:00
@SLR-430
Sorry but I do not have the Core i7 3820QM or Core i7-3840QM to test.
I do have the Core i7-3740QM:
Worked fine and started W10 install.
Regards,
U2
NOTE:Just as I was posting this I seen the notification of your reply.
I'll ask my warehouse guys if they have any units that may have the Core i7 3820QM or Core i7-3840QM.
But that would be about the max.
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August 28th, 2019 11:00
I'd appreciate that. 3840QM would be ideal.
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August 29th, 2019 12:00
After doing some research on Techinferno site, seems like 3940XM will work with the QM77 Chipset. THe only thing is that its a 55W and i am not sure what would be effects of it as far as performance and cooling. Have anyone tried this?
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September 13th, 2019 01:00
Hello
Does the Dell LATITUDE 6430 supports the Intel Core i7-3630QM @ 2.40GHz ?
thinks