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    Is it possible for me to replace my Core 2 Duo P8700 with a Quad Core QX9300

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jkxs, Aug 4, 2009.

  1. jkxs

    jkxs Notebook Geek

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    I just ordered a HP HDX18T from the online website yesterday with these specs:
    • • Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
    • • Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53 GHz, 3 MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
    • • 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) - For 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M
    • • FREE Upgrade to 500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive from 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
    • • 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M - For DDR3 Memory
    • • 18.4" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p)
    • • Lightscribe Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
    • • Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid)
    • • Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
    • • No TV Tuner w/remote control
    • • Full Size Backlit Keyboard
    • • 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    • • System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit)
    • • No Productivity Software
    • • HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
    I also bought the $500 QX9300 from the HP Part Store and I was wondering if I could just pop it in when I got the new laptop? I've read the forums and it seems like there needs to be another heatsink or something because the QX9300 is pretty big/hot. Where can I buy this? Remember, I'm trying to replace a new P8700 with a QX9300. I would research this myself if I could, but HP doesn't tell me the mobo/cpu for HDX18T. Please help! I am wondering now if it was a mistake in trying to save $150 and buying the QX9300 off the HP Parts Store instead of just buying the processor with the Laptop.

    Also does anyone know if the QX9300 in the HP Parts Store comes with a heatsink or aka "Genuine"? Please help me :confused:
     
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    Yes, the QX9300 will work in your HDX18T. However, you will need to get the heatsink as you mentioned to properly cool the CPU.
     
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  4. jkxs

    jkxs Notebook Geek

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    Where can I get this "heatsink"? I have no experience with them whatsoever
     
    jkxs, Aug 4, 2009
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    Ovrclck350 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm not sure about the HP, but I know my laptop uses the same heatsink for the dual cores as it does for the quad. It doesn't seem cost effective to use 2 seperate heatsinks for the same model laptop, but oh well.

    Just browse the HP part store for you laptop model and search for heatsink. See if there's different ones that pop up.
     
    Ovrclck350, Aug 5, 2009
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    Don't know if this helps.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=300221&page=504

    and maybe this from an early manual so yours may be different http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01705400.pdf,

    seems to suggest the system board is in some way different for the QX9300 but whether that means your existing board wont work well I don't know.

    And of course there is the warranty invalidation by replacing the processor so it might be a good idea to thoroughly test everything for a while before you go ahead.
     
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  7. sean473

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    Well if it doesn't work she can put back the old processor and return the QX9300. This would only work if her processor doesn't fry her motherboard!
     
    sean473, Aug 5, 2009
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