T9500 and X9000 cpu installs

I own a "Dragon". I'm not all big on the lingo but I know i'm running a T level cpu at 2.1 gigs. I got 4 gigs of ram and the 8800m gts graphics card. I had a few questions about these two cpu's. I know the X9000 is the best with the T9500 right behind it. I'm leaning towards getting the T9500 unless someone knows where to get a X9000 for cheap. My main question is how do I go about installing the T9500? Is it something I can do myself or should I have someone else install it when I get home. I'm currently in iraq so my resources are limited. Is there anything else I have to upgrade or change to put either the T9500 or X9000 in my laptop? I know it has something to do with my FBS being 800 so I know these two cpu's are my two biggest options. Any and all information you can pass on any or all of my questions is greatly appreciated. Feel free and it would be great you anyone with alot of info to pass on could send to my email account. Thanks in advance.

 

You want this thread.

The X9000 isn't overclockable in the HDX at all, so it's not worth the extra money over the T9500. You are right to think that's the smart buy.

However, changing the CPU in this machine requires you to COMPLETELY disassemble the unit. I could be wrong, but you don't sound like you have much hardware experience, so I would say get someone else to do it. Make sure it's someone who can be held accountable if they brick it.

 

The T9500 is an excellent processor, I recommend it.

Also, you'll have more battery life with the T9500, since it has a TDP of 35W, while the X9000 uses 45W.

And whatever you do, make sure you have thermal compound of some sort. I recommend Arctic Silver 5 paste.

Installation is pretty straightforward. I'm not sure how it is on your particular machine, but you'll have to remove one or more panels on your laptop to access the CPU and heatsink. Remove the heatsink, release the old processor and remove it, and put the new T9500 or X9000 in. You shouldn't have to push; it should just fall into place. Lock the CPU in place, apply thermal paste, reattach the heatsink and put everything back together.

 

No offense, but you didn't read my post, did you?

 

I appreciate everyones input. Think i'm going to go with the T9500 but definatly going to have someone else do it for me? Are there any big franchised stores out there that do that. ie Best Buy? That stuff with the thermal paste or whatnot bothers me a bit. Thanks again

 

All of the big brick and mortars should do these things for you... it'll just cost you a pretty penny. Unless you're super-adverse to taking your machine apart, I'd do it myself... HP should have service manuals available, too.

 

There is a guide to doing it in the HDX lounge, takes about 3.5-4 hours round trip.

 

Before going through this rather expensive and time-consuming upgrade, do you know why you're upgrading to the X9000? What programs do you run that the T9500 can't handle?