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    Possible to upgrade i5-2410 to a quad core processor (i7)?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Blizzblaze, Jul 17, 2011.

  1. Blizzblaze

    Blizzblaze Notebook Geek

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    Or even an ivy bridge in the future?

    I keep getting mixed answers...
    (on a HP dv6)
     
    Blizzblaze, Jul 17, 2011
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    a) do the physical cpu sockets match?
    b) can the system cooling (heatsinks/fans) handle the new cpu?
    c) can the system INTERNAL power supply components handle the new cpu?
    d) does the system chipset support the new cpu?
    e) will the system BIOS support/recognize the new cpu?

    you need a 'yes' to all five questions......
     
    newsposter, Jul 17, 2011
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  3. R3d

    R3d Notebook Virtuoso

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    well, that's what he's asking...
     
    R3d, Jul 17, 2011
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  4. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Not a good idea, HP's dv/dm already have crappy cooling systems. Introducing a 45 watt quad core isn't exactly a smart idea.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jul 17, 2011
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  5. R3d

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    HP already offers an i7 option for the DV6 and nobody has had any problems with it.
     
    R3d, Jul 18, 2011
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    HP's old generation DV-series had crappy cooling systems. The new ones are fine.
     
    edit1754, Jul 18, 2011
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    Ivy Bridge is a no and that was confirmed from Intel. Also, you need to check the criteria newsposter posted. Basically the dv6 has two editions, the standard (Dual Core) and the Quad Edition (Quad). Make sure you see if there is any BIOS differences between the two as well as any special limitations like specific graphics switching mechanisms that only works with Dual Cores etc.

    If both versions uses the same BIOS, no CPU variant specific features and essentially, the same base motherboard and chipset, you can easily do the swap.
     
    Star Forge, Jul 18, 2011
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    I don't think there's actually any difference between the regular edition, select edition and quad edition.

    They can all be configured with an i7 but for some reason HP likes to split what is essentially the same laptop into 3 different models.
     
    R3d, Jul 18, 2011
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    Servicing personally at least 10-15 HP's a week, and half go out for overheating problems makes me think otherwise.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jul 18, 2011
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