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    Does Dv5t support X9100?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by sean473, Dec 28, 2009.

  1. sean473

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    Does the Hp pavilion Dv5t support X9100? I'm planning to get it as there is a great deal on the marketplace in the forum... Don't want to take the risk if it doesn't work...
     
    sean473, Dec 28, 2009
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    Bump i really need the info....
     
    sean473, Dec 29, 2009
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    I'd say so, but the heat output may be too much for the cooling system of the DV5t, plus, the 45 Watt TDP on it may not work.
     
    Amnesiac, Dec 29, 2009
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    From what I recall, the dv5t has problems dealing with heat as it is. Throwing in an X9100 would be impractical; the machine would have trouble staying cool while putting the CPU through its paces.
     
    Bog, Dec 29, 2009
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    To be honest mate, it is not really needed, for example I OC my P9500 to 3.03 GHZ and it gives me the same performance as a stock x9100. You will ONLY notice the difference in heavy games like crysis, gta 4, video encoding, virtual machines and other kinds of heavy programs. Plus a 45w TDP is not that helpful, but if you really want to upgrade look at the t9900, t9800, t9600 and P9700 those are very very good cpus with lower TDPs, or Is only the craze of the core 2 extreme processor? :D.
     
    MexicanSnake, Dec 30, 2009
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    Maybe so. But hell, it gets you better bragging rights. :D
     
    Amnesiac, Dec 30, 2009
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    Yeah lol, its about saying HEY EVERYONE, I have a core 2 extreme processor and it blows away your stock processor. :D :D I have to admit that I was tempted to get one too an OC it to 3.7ghz, but then I realized I could get similar performance processors with lower TDPs. :D

    bragging rights ftw!!!! :cool:
     
    MexicanSnake, Dec 30, 2009
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    i think i won't go for it ... maybe i'll get a core i7 desktop replacement instead.... save the cash for it...
     
    sean473, Dec 30, 2009
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    Just get yourself a Clevo W870CU. ;)
     
    Amnesiac, Jan 2, 2010
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    i'm looking at the new G73... it comes with Core i7 and Mobility Radeon HD 5870 .... but its still pre-order and i doubt i can get a new laptop before i go to uni... so i have to wait a few months :)
     
    sean473, Jan 3, 2010
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    If it's anything like the previous G series notebooks, then it's cooling system is going to pretty poor. Not to mention the stupid grate thing that they all have now, that actually raises temperatures.
     
    Amnesiac, Jan 3, 2010
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    Yep, I bet if a C2Ex was put into a DV5, the cooling fan would s*** a brick under stress. My general rule is that if the notebook idles cool with what's in it, then upgrade is possible, but if it already runs warm at idle...
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Jan 3, 2010
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    The Extreme series processors were never offered by HP in the Pavilion dv5t. It has a significantly higher 45W TDP than the standard 35W Core 2 Duos, indicating it needs a larger heatsink. The dv5t's heatsink has trouble keeping a 2.8GHz T9600 under control.

    Unless you are maxing out your CPU for significant periods of time everyday, a CPU upgrade isn't worth it. And most of the time if that is the case, you are better off getting a new computer.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jan 3, 2010
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