how to make my AMD A8 faster?

Just got my hp dv6z-7200 with the AMD A8 love the computer runs pretty good but is there any ways to make my computer run faster/more responsive? Seems like my old dell with core duo is faster. This is my first AMD

 

You can check out this link to see if it helps you:

A Word On Overclocking Llano : AMD A8-3850 Review: Llano Rocks Entry-Level Desktops

In any case, most computer tasks are I/O related, so consider getting a SSD to make the computer feel snappier.

 

What are you using your laptop for?

In any case, a SSD couldn't hurt.

 

The easiest and most noticeable upgrade is to try and install an SSD, you'll notice a world of difference in terms of responsiveness. Plus, they're pretty cheap at the moment so its a really good time to jump in. Just stick to a reputable brand with tried and true models like Samsung, Intel or Crucial and you won't have a problem.

Upgrading to faster RAM can help speed up overall system responsiveness and especially the GPU performance. However, I don't think trinity supports anything faster than 1600mhz and I doubt HP's BIOS allows RAM overclock. However, it doesn't hurt to have 8gb of RAM as its so cheap at the moment, especially with the GPU sharing your system RAM. Be warned that using 8gb modules for a total of 16gb of system RAM can reduce GPU performance as the 8gb sticks have slightly higher latency.

As a last resort, I don't think much can be done about the APU itself unless you can find the PLL generator on your motherboard to allow overclocking. You can try MSI Afterburner to overclock the GPU however. Checking HP's site, I think it might be possible to upgrade to the higher end A10-4600M but I wouldn't know where you can source an OEM version. However if you can, you'll definitely notice a bump in graphics performance.
The going price for an A10 is about $150 AUD
Try these sites:
AMD Laptop Processor APU Quad Core A10 4600M 2 3GHz Socket FS1 FS1R2 Turbo 3 2 | eBay
AM4600DEC44HJ New Genuine Original AMD Mobile A10 4600M Series CPU 2 3GHz | eBay

 

I really doubt if possible to feel any speed difference between Intel core duo and AMD A8 or and kind of CPU in everyday use, but HDD Vs. SSD is making big difference. Therefore if you want speed up, the best upgrade you can do is buy an Samsung 830 or 840 SSD, or Crucial M4 .

 

I agree an SSD and 16GB of 1600mhz DDR3 RAM if your chipset can handle it will greatly improve responsiveness. Any SSDs you get from Samsung, Crucial or Intel should be fine. Any RAM from G. Skill, Corsair or Kingston should be good as well.

 

Sadly I have to disagree, I tend to feel an overall better user experience on the desktop with the P8700 in the 5935G than the A10-4600 in the GX60.

 

get dual channel memory..... 2x4gb 1600mhz cas 9

get an ssd

buy a A10-4600m off ebay or some online distributor and take apart you laptop and put it in the socket

he has a trinity not a llano

A10-4600m for $129

AMD Laptop Processor APU Quad Core A10 4600M 2 3GHz Socket FS1 FS1R2 Turbo 3 2 | eBay

 

HP's web site shows the following HDDs available.

HP ENVY dv6z-7200

Which one did you get? If a 5400RPM model, that would very likely be the source of the sluggish performance.

As others have said, consider replacing with an SSD.

 

Yeah it have 650gb hd 5400rpm which ssd will help I may look into that and I also stuck with the 6g ram cause cheaper to buy online then hp.

 

Basically any SSD will shame any HDD, though you will want to look into quality SSD brands like Crucial, Plextor, Intel, or Samsung. Definitely wouldn't bother with OCZ.

6GB of RAM is plenty for your usage. I doubt that you're going over 4GB under the worse case scenario.

 

get a dual channel kit 2x4gb with 1600mhz cas 9

Newegg.com - ADATA XPG Gaming Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Laptop Memory Model AXDS1600GC4G9-2

samsung 840 250g ssd

Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 840 Series MZ-7TD250BW 2.5" 250GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

samsung 840 120g ssd

Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 840 Series MZ-7TD120BW 2.5" 120GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

not the fastest but has the lowest power consumption perfect for laptops

 

^ SSD power consumption is not going to be noticeable. Even the worst ones barely need any power. System memory will not help OP much either. The only way they can improve performance is by adding that SSD.

The OP title says how to make the CPU faster. Well, I doubt you could do much about that. However, for overall system performance improvement, the biggest jump will be a SSD. Like Kuroi-Tsubasa has said, get the better known ones. I'd suggest the Crucial M4 because it matches the others in quality but is a bit cheaper. Do not go for ones that use a SandForce controller. While they fixed issues with that, I would stay awway from those for a while.

 

How about having a little go at Fusiontweaker? fusiontweaker - Tool for undervolting/clocking Lynx (Llano) platform APU's - Google Project Hosting My girlfriends HP with a A4-3310mx (std. 2.1 turbo 2.5GHz) runs 3.2GHz nicely. Its free to try.

 

its packed with a trinity apu not llano, so its a no go.

 

Forget the CPU, the SSD is the most important performance component found in a modern system today, without it you do not even have a performance system.

 

Since he asked about a Trinity A8 (17 or 35W?) the best that I think can be done right now would be in this order:
1. Lock the processor P-states to turbo frequency using PSCheck or similar, may not be able to lower voltage very much at all to maintain stability
2. Use low latency (CL9 or lower @ 1.35V/1.5V) 1600 RAM and in dual-channel mode too
3. Use a reputable SSD, preferablly with consistent performance, price level, capacity, oem support, etc.
4. Remove and reduce the amount of applications using the CPU, 'hogs'

PS - You can also overclock the igpu for some further fine tuning of the apu... if need be. I think that's all that's possible with Trinity at the moment.

 

Lol, he was asking faster/more responsive computer, what is SSD matter. Other than that, I would not bother with PScheck to lock turbo state, caused me significantly lower benchmark scores because IGP cannot get reach as high Turbo Core due to Thermal Design Power. The APU can handle itself pretty well, better than you could with PS.
Memory? Yes it makes measurable difference in gaming, but doubt if does more responsive computer unless if he has only 2 or 4GB System Memory....

 

I did not know that, guess that's not a good idea then. The only other thing would be just to maintain the OS in top shape (no viruses, no malware, no free toolbars, no pc "optimizers" etc.)

 

Yes, this is how Trinity play games; turn down CPU clocks and turn up GPU, because cannot go both on high clocks like Llano did. Otherwise in laptops with 2nd graphics, the locked turbo state can be good idea to suit better the dedicated GPU...

 

sandforce issues are long resolved. Intel-330 & many others run on sandforce now. None of my friends have had any issues with SF.
I wouldn't buy your warning though

 

OP, you could try the unpark cpu core utility from:

See:
Coder Bag: Disable CPU Core Parking Utility


Don't listen to others who say RAM won't make a difference: 8GB did wonders for an AMD E-350 setup. An SSD wouldn't hurt either: but the RAM maximizes the performance of the CPU (and that should be the first thing to 'enhance' for a more responsive/productive system).


Good luck.

 

OP said he has 650GB 5400RPM HDD with 6GB memory. You say more beneficial upgrade the memory to 8GB than move to SSD?