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FrozENFyRe
05-23-2009, 02:04 AM
Anyone know where I can actually purchase an x7800 or an x9000?? I am looking to upgrade my m1730 XPS from dell.
I don't need a "Deal" i just need to know where. Thanks
calimansi
05-23-2009, 02:37 PM
I'm in the same boat... I want to drop an x9000 into my m1730 that may come.
Ebay is probably your best bet. Make sure that the CPU is not an engineering sample or ES. The ES's usually have features missing from the final CPU or OEM. Also, some generate more heat.
From what I've seen so far:
x9000 - $350 - $425
x7800 - ~$200
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
typerazor
05-24-2009, 01:18 AM
I'm in the same boat... I want to drop an x9000 into my m1730 that may come.
Ebay is probably your best bet. Make sure that the CPU is not an engineering sample or ES. The ES's usually have features missing from the final CPU or OEM. Also, some generate more heat.
From what I've seen so far:
x9000 - $350 - $425
x7800 - ~$200
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
That depends on which generation, some ES samples sell for more than 5x the retail version since they have every feature unlocked, even if its not an extreme.
I also suggest contacting boutique manufactures, sometimes they will sell them bare when to many are in stock.