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    Upgrading HP dv9500t Laptop CPU

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Dabman, Jul 20, 2007.

  1. Dabman

    Dabman Notebook Consultant

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    I have a HP Pavilion dv9500t series and would like to put in a much better CPU. I currentally have an Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T5450 (1.66 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB). To my knowledge this is a Socket P processor. I would like to replace it with an Intel Core 2 Extreme X7800. This is the best Intel Core 2 processor for laptops with the Socket P choice. Can I just pull out my old processor and put the new one in? Or am I going to run into system BIOS issues, heat issues, and motherboard chipset compatability issues? If you have insite or experience with replacing laptop CPU's to a faster choice, your help would be great. thanks.
     
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You would most likely encounter heat and BIOS issues. The X7800 is rated with a TDP of 44W compared to the regular Core 2 Duo's 35W limit. The cooling system might not handle the extra heat. The BIOS might or might not support it. You could probably opt for the T7700 which should be supported by the BIOS and remain within the thermal design of the notebook.
     
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  3. warriormoon

    warriormoon Notebook Enthusiast

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    OH, interesting... so you can upgrade the 9500t... thats good to know!!! I though you cant upgrade the processor... but thats good news!!! can you upgrade the video card as well?
     
    warriormoon, Jul 20, 2007
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    You can but I am not sure about the X7800 as noted. Upgrading the processor voids your warranty and the upgrade could be difficult to do. I don't know how accessible the processor is in HP notebooks but from looking at their design it could be tough to access.

    May I ask why you want to upgrade the CPU? Is the T5450 a bottleneck for you?

    If you could post the rest of your system specifications that would be great. Also, do not cross post again - it is not allowed. Read the forum rules . . .
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 20, 2007
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  5. car

    car Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have upgrade my laptop to Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7200, 2000 MHz (12 x 167) from Mobile DualCore Intel Core Duo T2050, 1600 MHz (12 x 133)
    Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion dv8324
    BIOS upgrade DMI BIOS Version F.23
    Testet
    OK

    Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors and Intel® Core™2 Extreme Processors for Platforms based on Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset
    Family Datasheet: http://www.intel.com/design/core2XE/documentation.htm
     
    car, Jul 21, 2007
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