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    AMD CPU Upgrade

    Discussion in 'HP' started by strategist333, Aug 11, 2007.

  1. strategist333

    strategist333 Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible to replace my 90nm Turion x2 TL-52 with one of the newer CPUs, say 65nm Turion x2 TL-64? Would I run into BIOS problems or anything like that? HP dv2000z by the way.

    Thanks
     
    strategist333, Aug 11, 2007
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  2. R4000

    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can, but I'd upgrade to the latest BIOS version available if possible (as it does address some minor 65nm issues).............

    EDIT: Watch out for heat as well, because they don't appear to run any cooler.
     
    R4000, Aug 11, 2007
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  3. Evolution

    Evolution Vox Sola

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    Like R4000 said you can upgrade to the new 65nm turions, as they also use socket s1 like the previous 90nm ones.

    However remember if your notebook is still under warranty; you will void the warranty by doing a processor swap...
     
    Evolution, Aug 11, 2007
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  4. mvaughn12

    mvaughn12 Notebook Consultant

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    I upgraded my dv9208nr from the TL-50 to the TL-64............It run like a champ!!!!!!! Make sure you have the lastest BIOS update...........but I am having the issue of my battery not charging

    Big improvement.
     
    mvaughn12, Aug 11, 2007
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  5. brianstretch

    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    Where did you buy the TL-64?
     
    brianstretch, Aug 12, 2007
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  6. SideSwipe

    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    how is your battery not charging considered a big improvement ;)
     
    SideSwipe, Aug 12, 2007
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  7. mvaughn12

    mvaughn12 Notebook Consultant

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    No the battery is not the Big Improvement..........lol...........the upgrade of the processor is...........I purchases the Processor from Buy.com

    Took about 3 days to get it.
     
    mvaughn12, Aug 12, 2007
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