Help undervolting a cpu and gpu in my new laptop

I just ordered an hp hdx16t with a intel core2 duo T6600 and 9600m GT graphics card.
I am wanting to undervolt both the cpu and the gpu when i get the laptop in a week.

I have seen this guide posted for the cpu:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=235824

I have noticed that it is over a year old and other forums recommend different programs. So would you guys give me suggestions on which programs are best to use to undervolt this cpu and programs for undervolting this gpu (or even if some programs do both)

Even better if someone knows how to unlock HP BIOS and can help me undervolt at least the cpu straight from there.

Program suggestions (freeware) or links to other forums with good information or other suggestions are much appreciated

Thanks so much

 

Welcome to NBR. First, I assume you mean T6600 since there is no P6600 AFAIK. RMClock is still my preference for undervolting. GPU doesn't need unvervolting since it does that already, just make sure you get PowerMizer (search NBR) and it will automatically do it for your GPU. If those yield unacceptable results still, then you can look into flashing GPU BIOS to further undervolt the GPU and pinmod to undervolt the CPU. IMO you should be fine with just RMClock and PowerMizer.

 

Thanks so much sgogeta4 for the welcome and I appreciate the advice, I will definately look into those programs.

Just a note, that was a typo for processor model number and sgogeta4 is right with the T6600

I look forward to more input and suggestions

 

Just read the undervolting guide that you linked and you should be fine. If you encounter any issues, just search the forum, since if you experienced a problem, chances are several others have too and hopefully someone found a solution. Also, click on the edit button below your post if you want to change anything in your messages (ie. P6600 to T6600).

 

CPU undervolting is great, I use RM clock too. I lost 15°C in load. Amazing.

And I think that you should also try to undervolt your GPU (9600M GT), because this GPU is sensitive to undervolting (according to some users serious load temperature drop). It handles 0.16V cut off in Extra mode - it means that default voltage in Extra mode is 1.05V and it is possible to undervolt it to 0,89V.

There is a guide : http://forums.laptopvideo2go.com/topic/22286-low-level-gpu-overclocking/
But dont change your frequencies, only Extra voltage in Exact Mode in Nibitor from 1.05V to 0,89V.
And you should try 3D mark with HW monitor running in background to find out your max load GPU temperature before and after GPU undervolting, and post your results.

 

i dont think hp allows bios flashing of gfx cards

 

I dont know, but it is worth a try.
If it doesnt work with command nvflash [your rom name here], then It may work with nvflash -4 -5 -6 [your rom name here], it means force flash.

 

LOL. This laptop is hot. My housemate owns this laptop.
The GPU and CPU are incredible hot.
His 9600M GT DDR2 runs at 90 Degree Celsius during intense gaming.
While his CPU runs at 8X Degree Celsius during intense gaming.
I helped him to undervolt the CPU(only).
So, he got 7X Degree Celsius MAX for the CPU and 8X Degree Celsius for the GPU.
I don't dare flash his GPU. Because I also don't dare to flash mine.
I just flashed my Motherboard BIOS without knowing it is dangerous. Luckily, it works. LOL.

 

Flashing GPU vBios isnt dangerous only in case if you know what are you doing. I flashed mine several times...
As I said it isnt dangerous, because if something goes wrong, you can flash back old vBios.

 

I personally just flashed my GTX260m today and lost between 5C max and 20C max depending on the game. I don't break 87C even after 2 hours of crysis on high settings @1920x1080.

 

has anyone flashed their 9600 in their hp? if so could u confirm that it is posible and if u got results?

 

so i tried the method that J_M told us to use but i cant get gpuz to dump my bios

 

hmm, strange ... You can try to dump bios through Nibitor - there is Save bios option

 

i cant open my bios with nibitor it says cant start driver? error 1275
edit im running 186.82

 

I have successfully undervolting my cpu, but I went to the minimal limit for rmclock utility. I am at .925V and I would like to go lower (from 1.15V to .925V and from 70C to 61C, i believe that i could easily still go further). My multiplier for 6x-11x all use the same voltage setting at the moment, i would like it to fall off the voltage from the multiplier at 11x. Does anyone know how to allow rmclock utility to let cpu voltage lower or suggestion of another application that can do it?

Also I am running into the same issues on this hp laptop with the gpu bios and what the guy said directly above, any guidance is well appreciated.

Thanks so much

 

0,925V is limit for your CPU, it isnt possible to undervolt it more

It looks like that HP locks GPU vBios

 

i just looked it the bios from my 9600gt and its already running at the lowest volts that u can set it in NiBiTor.v5.2, which is .90v
so cant undervolt it

 

I dont think ... 9600M GT runs at 0,9V in 2D mode, Throttle and 3D mode, but in Extra mode it is 1,05V. And extra mode is for gaming. And I checked it in bios for 9600M gt DDR3 and too for your 9600M gt DDR2, voltage is the same, so yes, it possible to undervolt it, and lots of people successfully undervolted it ... but Hp locks vBios

 

i dont have a hp so bios ok
checked my 9600M GT and it runs at 0,9V in 2D mode, Throttle and 3D mode and 1v in extra mode so can atleast drop the extra down to 0.9v

 

As I said, you can try it