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Possible upgrades for Dell Inspiron SE 17r 7720?
A couple days ago, I placed an order for a Dell Inspiron SE 17r 7720, and I am wondering what kinds of upgrades I can put into this laptop, so I'll just run through what's on my mind.
1. Can I install more than one HDD? Can I use RAID?
2. Can I install a SSD (probably a 256gb SSD) in the Sata III slot and still use the mSATA 32gb SSD as a cache drive? Would this even be useful or make the computer faster if the main drive is already an SSD and not just a regular HDD?
3. Can I upgrade the processor in the future? I am especially interested in the i7-3820qm. Also, can I overclock these processors (both the i7-3610qm and the i7-3820qm) beyond their turbo speed are set at by default? Please don't give me the answer "but the turbo speed is already overclocking the processor."
4. Can I upgrade the graphics card in the future? Even to other nvidia cards such as the GeForce GTX 680M?
5. What is the maximum supportable RAM in this particular model?
The reason why I got this particular laptop and not just a laptop that already had these upgrades is because I really value this laptop for its 1080p 120hz 17.3" 3D screen while considering its price point, which is about half of what the Alienware one costs if I were to want the 3D screen in that model. I figure I can upgrade my laptop myself, sell off the parts I don't need and come well under the $2499 it would cost me for that particular Alienware computer. If not, I'll still gladly accept this laptop because it's really not worth the $1200 for the upgrades for the Alienware that wouldn't even get me everything I want anyway (i7-3820qm, 256gb SSD, etc.).
Thanks.
sanjaybr
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October 27th, 2013 09:00
So do you mean, I can put any msata >32 and it cannot be used as a cache. Instead I should go for the regular ssd?
TechnoME
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October 27th, 2013 18:00
Before you spend about 250+ for an SSD you might want to go for a 500 or 1tb hybrid drive.
This is a marriage of an 8 gb ssd and a 500 or 1tb HD. I have several of them and they seem almost as fast as my ssds, and the capacity is much more bang for the buck. I have an ssd (500gb) in this dell, along with 16gb memory, and an msata 64. I was able to use the msata as a drive, but not to accelerate the system. So I opted for an 500gb ssd and a 1tb scorpio black. I have been happy with the setup. I also have several tablets with hybrids (500gb) which are also very quick to boot. I almost wish I had a 1tb hybrid to put in this one. 500gb ssd seems almost too small now (I do video projects and need lots of storage).
Idrofil
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January 22nd, 2015 13:00
MY SYSTEM CONFIGURATION & PARTITIONING
Dell Inspiron 17R - 7720 SE (BIOS A16)
More info :
http://www.tonymacx86.com/yosemite-laptop-support/151080-guide-dell-inspiron-17r-7720-se-mac-os-x-yosemite-10-10-1-a.html
pm18
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March 13th, 2015 04:00
Hi!
Sorry for reusing this old post, but I would like to have a confirmation for my understanding.
I'm owning a Inspiron 7720 SE with two 1 TB HDD and it is not possible to configure them in RAID 1.
Thank you!
ejn63
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March 13th, 2015 04:00
Hardware RAID is not possible -- correct.
pm18
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March 14th, 2015 03:00
You emphasiz HARDWARE Raid...
Isn't software Raid more common?
Do you think that it's possible to switch my two little used HDD into software Raid 1?
ejn63
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March 14th, 2015 05:00
Depending on the version of Windows, yes - software RAID may be an option. However, bear in mind that software RAID requires the OS to load - anything that corrupts Windows will render the array unbootable.
pm18
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March 31st, 2015 13:00
Thank you EJN63 for your help.
Due to a lack of time and experience I will cancel this project.
Instead I will try to secure my data with backups as generally recommended.
addal kalidas
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April 19th, 2016 11:00
what are the possibleupgraded intel i7 processors for dell mother board 04M3YM, SOCKET 988BrPGA, Itel core i5 3210M 2.5Ghz ( ivybridge) max tdp 35 watts. ( SERVICE TAG <ADMIN NOTE: Service tag removed per privacy policy> )
addal kalidas
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April 20th, 2016 11:00
Thanks, for answering for processor upgrade, can you suggest some LATEST suitable intel i7 processors for upgradation, my system is 17r, 7720, intel i5 3210 M 2.5 Ghz ivy bridge 35w, Mother board is dell 04M3YM.
ejn63
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April 20th, 2016 16:00
The i7-3632QM looks like the fastest 35W Ivy Bridge mobile.
addal kalidas
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April 22nd, 2016 01:00
Thanks ejn63, It seems every thing is matching, except for no of cores and threads, what more precautions needed before going for a upgradation, and thanks once again.
Product Name
Intel® Core™ i7-3612QM Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz) rPGA
Intel® Core™ i7-3632QM Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.20 GHz) rPGA
Intel® Core™ i5-3210M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz, rPGA
Code Name
Ivy Bridge
Ivy Bridge
Ivy Bridge
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Product Name
Intel® Core™ i7-3612QM Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz) rPGA
Intel® Core™ i7-3632QM Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.20 GHz) rPGA
Intel® Core™ i5-3210M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz, rPGA
Code Name
Ivy Bridge
Ivy Bridge
Ivy Bridge
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Essentials
Status
Launched
Launched
Launched
Launch Date
Q2'12
Q3'12
Q2'12
Processor Number
i7-3612QM
i7-3632QM
i5-3210M
Cache
6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
3 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Bus Type
DMI
DMI
DMI
System Bus
5 GT/s
5 GT/s
5 GT/s
Instruction Set
64-bit
64-bit
64-bit
Instruction Set Extensions
AVX
AVX
AVX
Embedded Options Available
No
No
No
Lithography
22 nm
22 nm
22 nm
Recommended Customer Price
TRAY: $378.00
TRAY: $378.00
TRAY: $225.00
Conflict Free
Yes
Yes
Yes
Datasheet
Link
Link
Link
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Performance
# of Cores
4
4
2
# of Threads
8
8
4
Processor Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
2.2 GHz
2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
3.1 GHz
3.2 GHz
3.1 GHz
TDP
35 W
35 W
35 W
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Memory Specifications
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)
32 GB
32 GB
32 GB
Memory Types
DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Max # of Memory Channels
2
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
25.6 GB/s
25.6 GB/s
25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory Supported ‡
No
No
No
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Graphics Specifications
Processor Graphics ‡
Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Base Frequency
650 MHz
650 MHz
650 MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1.1 GHz
1.15 GHz
1.1 GHz
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
eDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
eDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Yes
Yes
Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Yes
Yes
Yes
Intel® Insider™
Yes
Yes
Yes
Intel® Wireless Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology
Yes
Yes
Yes
# of Displays Supported ‡
3
3
3
Device ID
0x166
0x166
0x166
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Expansion Options
PCI Express Revision
3.0
3.0
3.0
PCI Express Configurations ‡
1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes
16
16
1
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Package Specifications
Max CPU Configuration
1
1
1
TJUNCTION
105 C
105 C
105 C
Package Size
37.5 x 37.5mm (rPGA988B)
37.5 x 37.5mm (rPGA988B)
37.5 x 37.5mm (rPGA988B)
Graphics and IMC Lithography
22 nm
22 nm
22 nm
Sockets Supported
FCPGA988
FCPGA988
FCPGA988
Low Halogen Options Available
See MDDS
See MDDS
See MDDS
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Advanced Technologies
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology‡
2.0
2.0
2.0
Intel® vPro Technology ‡
No
No
No
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡
Yes
Yes
Yes
ejn63
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April 22nd, 2016 04:00
You'll need a 130W or better power adapter to run an i7 quad -- a 90W won't be sufficient.
jediback
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November 1st, 2016 16:00
Can I upgrade to 3D LCD?
My LCD is broken so I am thinking of buying 3d screen if it works.
I have 3d emitter and glasses of nvidia.