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MrNatural96
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May 9th, 2020 17:00
Alienware Laptop
Wondering if I can upgrade my processor in my Alienware 17 (2014 model) laptop. If so, which processor would be the best? I currently have an i5. Thanks!
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Posted May 9th, 2020 19:00
Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it. What about upgrading my graphic card? Which one would be the best for my laptop?
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Posted May 10th, 2020 04:00
Looks like it's the GTX 880m.
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Posted May 10th, 2020 14:00
You can put an extreme unlocked processor in your machine like the 4930XM or 4940XM. If you don't want to overclock then the 4910MQ is a fantastic CPU (and can still be overclocked a little)
As far as a GPU, with a little bit of effort you can install a GTX 1060 or 1070 but an easier upgrade would be the 980M which is still a pretty decent card. You'll need a modded driver to make any of these cards work but it's not hard and I can mod one for you if you have trouble.
EDIT: You will need to change your CPU heatsink if you go for any higher i7. Your heatsink will probably only have 1 heat pipe but you will need at least a 2-pipe or even 3-pipe to cool the higher grade CPU's.
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Posted May 9th, 2020 18:00
This is among the last systems with a socketed CPU that can be upgraded. The system was available with up to an i7-4810MQ processor.
These aren't common - they were not produced in large numbers, but you may find one on the used market (they haven't been made in years so new ones are likely unavailable).