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March 18th, 2013 16:00

replace CPU

Hello there,

I was wondering if I could replace my current i7-2630qm for a faster i7-3740qm? The socket is the same!

I am working on a Dell XPS 15 L502X from september 2011! (motherboard model: 0NJT03)

Thanks beforehand!

Skwirrel

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    Posted March 18th, 2013 16:00

    No - this will not work.  Yes, the sockets are the same - but Ivy Bridge (the newer one) requires a mainboard redesign vs. the Sandy Bridge ( your current CPU).