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    HDX9000 upgrade

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Tchamber, Jul 3, 2009.

  1. Tchamber

    Tchamber Notebook Consultant

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    Going back in time here guys...
    I have said laptop, with the ATI. I was wondering if anyone has performed a mobo upgrade to HP pn 464591-001 in order to use video card HP pn 454311-001. Love my comp, but would like a little more performance for L4D and what not. Thanks in advance people.
    -Tchamber
     
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    2.0 Former NBR Macro-Mod®

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    It is definitely doable. The 464591-001 mobo can be found on HP parts for around $300. You can also get it for $175 if you ship your current mobo back to them. It's the only mobo that works with the Nvidia 8800M GTS. You will be doubling your graphics performance.

    Just make sure both the mobo and the Nvidia card are in stock at the same time when you order from HP parts. They are pretty quick about shipping too.
     
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  3. Tchamber

    Tchamber Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the response, think I will do that in the near future, but currently building a core i7 system. Any advice would be appreciated, kinda unsure what it takes to replace mobo on laptop.
     
    Tchamber, Jul 4, 2009
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    HotRod74 Notebook Consultant

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    TChamber,
    Goto the HP site: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html and enter the exact model # for a very detailed manual to take it apart. I've downloaded it and printed it out for my laptop. Very handy!
    Good luck with the i7. One of my friends and I just built one and it is beyond amazing with the ASUS X58 board. i7 w/ hyperthreading will show up as 8 cores! Used a Cooler Master V8 heat sink/fan.
     
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