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https://ebay.us/m/wkd91g So, are these the correct ones? Is it worth the upgrade for the noise and temperatures after upgrade?

Ok, I've already looked, but it's not clear what brand some of them are, or I only find fans with AVC or SUNON labels. How can I find these Delta ones?

Thanks! That’s very useful. Do you know where I could possibly find these Delta Fans for my Precision M4800? From what I’ve seen my unit originally came with an i7-4810MQ, so I assume it already has the dual heatpipe heatsink but I will check. If it’s just a matter of swapping the fan brand I’d definitely look into it.

Hi everyone, I'm creating a series of different topics because I'm currently transforming my Dell Precision M4800 into a Frankenstein monster to reuse it as a second Windows laptop. I'd like to upgrade the CPU to the top-of-the-line i7 4940mx compared to my original i7 4810mq to gain a little extra performance. I think I've seen that this is feasible, but now I'm looking to see if there are alternative fans to the original ones, perhaps more powerful (if possible) since more heat needs to be dissipated from the CPU. Or if they're of the same power as the original ones, if there are quieter options, since the original fans are excessively loud under full load. If there are other options that are both more powerful but a little quieter, that would be great. Thank you in advance 😉

ok thanks

Hi everyone, I recently picked up a Dell Precision M4800 to upgrade and use as a second work machine. I was wondering if the Nvidia Quadro M2200m in the correct MXM 3.0a format could be installed on my computer by upgrading an Nvidia Quadro K1100m. I saw a tutorial from someone who tried upgrading the m4800 with a t2000 in a custom HP format, and I would have been thrilled with that upgrade on my m4800, but the price on eBay is very high for the type of card and the PC (over $150). I also saw that another easy upgrade could be the M2200m. Has anyone tried upgrading this computer with that card? Is it possible without any problems, almost plug-and-play? Anyway, thanks in advance.

thank you, I'll go and take a look

Hello everyone, I'm writing to you about a project I'd like to pursue, a laptop—or rather, a portable Windows workstation—that's both affordable and capable, as a good geek like me. I've seen Dell's Precision M range online (more specifically, the M4800 and M6800 models), which seem very good as a budget workstation, with high potential because they're fully modular (CPU; GPU; RAM; SSD; Network card...). They're often found at relatively low prices, as they're sold for spare parts or repairs (perhaps former company lots...). Now, the point is that, as for the CPU, the choice is very simple, because you can evaluate Intel's range of fourth-generation quad-core processors like the i7 and even extreme versions like the 4930mx or 4940mx, which are still quite capable and powerful CPUs today. The GPU, however, is a bigger question, as you have to consider either the GPUs natively available on that platform or those that can be adapted. If you were to perform a "clean and straightforward" upgrade by installing native GPUs, you could consider all of Nvidia's Quadro K-series cards (k1100m, k2100m, k3100m, k4100m, and k5100m) or just a couple of AMD cards (FirePro M5100, FirePro M6100). The problem is that these cards are quite expensive and hard to find for the performance they offer (a k5100m can easily be found for over €110). Then there are all those GPUs in MXM format from a similar period that are adaptable, from the almost plug-and-play ones to the more fiddly ones that require firmware or hardware modifications for heat dissipation, and I'd like some advice on what to consider. For example, I've seen some cards with more modern and affordable architectures, like the Nvidia Quadro M-series (M2000M, M3000M, and M4000M, although I haven't found any models with the latter); or a capable card like the AMD FirePro W7170M (which, given its price and performance, seems like one of the best, but I haven't verified full software and hardware compatibility on the cooler); the GeForce GTX 970M-980M (which, however, I'd also rule out due to their cost); and finally, I've seen the Quadro P1000M or the Quadro M5000M on newer, still modular models. Now, with all these cards in hand, I'd like to figure out which are the best ones that can be installed non-natively, but which still work perfectly and offer better performance at a better price, while also evaluating any risks and necessary adjustments. Thank you in advance for your interest.