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I7 3740qm chipset compatibility

Unorthodox
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Does this processor support hm75 chipsets? The intel specifications webpage for the i7 3740qm is missing the compatible products section for the chipsets.
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n_scott_pearson
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It should be supported. Now, using an i7-3740qm with an existing system is a separate question. Processor has to be socket, chipset and BIOS compatible. That is, the BIOS must include support for this particular processor.

Hope this helps,

...S

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n_scott_pearson
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It should be supported. Now, using an i7-3740qm with an existing system is a separate question. Processor has to be socket, chipset and BIOS compatible. That is, the BIOS must include support for this particular processor.

Hope this helps,

...S

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Unorthodox
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Hi, yes I have checked and the sockets are compatible, unfortunately bios compatibility for laptops doesn't seem to be 'shared information' so I can only guess if TDP draw will be an issue until I try. Cheers for the information:)
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