Dillon, to answer that, we will need more information. I believe that the standard processor on that model Alienware is a SU7300 which uses socket BGA956. It is a Penryn-3M and as such they are always soldered on using a BGA956 package. To absolutely verify this, you want to check [http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/alienware-m11x/configuration?c=us|on here] to explore your complete system configuration. Hope this helps, good luck