*HP dv6t Select Edition (3XXX series) Owners Lounge*

How loud is the laptop? Is it very noticeable under load?

 

While playing I would say I don't notice it if I have sound on but during max load (Intel Burn Test and Furmark) it's like a tornado on steroids.

So I would say that during real life testing you won't notice it unless you're in a quiet room with sound off.

 

That's not too bad. I'm just asking to make sure it's not too disruptive. I think that at this point, anything would be better than my desktop, which has 8 fans running at 100% the entire time.

It's an idling 747 in my room.

 

I heard the trackpad kind of sucked. So I'm packing my old G5 and replaced my desktop mouse with a G500.

 

I'm looking for a bluetooth mouse, because I don't want to sacrifice a USB port for something so basic. I'm looking at this one (the only bluetooth rechargeable mouse under $30 I could find). Anyone seen this or used one?

Amazon.com: Microsoft Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 Mac/Win: Electronics

 

Blah shouldve opted for the i5,

only a mere 300+ points on CPU only, lower graphics and everything else.

*edit*
why does yours say 5750..?

 

Only a bug because it's pretty new hardware. Same with i5 450M showing as 520M.

 

It seems I have an abnormally cool laptop.

I was playing BC2 on the maximum screen resolution available for this laptop (video settings on medium), as well as unzipping 12 GB worth of files whilst streaming a 720p music video on YouTube. My max temp. on a core was 72 degrees C.

Now I would prefer to OC this so that I can play BC2 on high...

 

Here's one bench with some oc'd 5650.



Maybe I should send this one back lol.

 

What are your specs?

 

i7-720QM, 7200 rpm 500GB HDD.

Regular stuff.

Okay poops gone down.

Several questions, my laptop seems to have gone into fits.

1. Is it normal for the fan to be on even when only browsing the internet?
2. When playing bad company 2, I get averages of 70-78 degrees Celcius, is that normal? Is it dangerous?
3. I cannot see my gpu at all in hwmonitor NOR everest... wth?
4. That heat scares me.
5. When browsing the internet with multiple tabs, I get temps from high 50's to low 60's. Normal?

i7 720qm, 7200 rpm hdd

 

And it can't run BC2 on high without OC? o_o

 

anyone here try to get newer catalyst drivers installed with their DV6T or DV6T:SE that's got switchable graphics

someone else with one can't get it to work right


The acer method is install both, disable switchable in bios, install catalyst, turn switchable back on in bios. Not sure if HP gives you that option (or any options) in the bios.

the bios doesn't let you turn off switchable in the dv6z version (abbadon confirmed that). dv6z DOES let you install the newer catalyst though

 

No, I don't have exact values, but FPS feels around low 20's to high 10's.

Okay poops gone down.

Several questions, my laptop seems to have gone into fits.

1. Is it normal for the fan to be on even when only browsing the internet?
2. When playing bad company 2, I get averages of 70-78 degrees Celcius, is that normal? Is it dangerous?
3. I cannot see my gpu at all in hwmonitor NOR everest... wth?
4. That heat scares me.
5. When browsing the internet with multiple tabs, I get temps from high 50's to low 60's. Normal?

i7 720qm, 7200 rpm hdd

 

78C is fine for a quad core i7 and they usually idle in the 50s and sometimes go into the low 60s under normal use.

If you are getting that low FPS and don't see your GPU in HWMonitor are you sure you have the 5650 enabled? Right click the desktop and there should be an option having to do with switchable graphics and make sure the High Performance GPU is enabled.

 

There aren't switchable graphics with the i7

 

Oh right. Try downloading GPUZ, celibate. That supports the 5650 and should give you the temperature of it.

 

Worked fine installing ATI drivers from HP's driver page and then just installing the newer ATI drivers on top of it. Switchable graphics works fine and I got a couple more fps in BC2.

And the 5650 does not show up in HWMonitor for me either, cba to install Everest to check, rather use GPU-z

 

Thank you for this and the above post.

I guess it's because my last laptop was so crappy heat was just non-existent. Could you tell me at what temperatures one should start worrying about with my specs?

Also, I wanna start OCing my gpu. I've seen many others with 650/1000, so that's probably my goal. But just in case, could you give me general information on what is dangerous and what isn't for the gpu? I apologize for my hopelessness. I made a huge jump in tech, as my only other computer in this house is a pent D

 

That's good to know.


Maybe the other dude is doing it with integrated graphics on.

Or maybe he needs to reinstall the stuff from scratch (using driver sweeper and everything)

edit: Oh damn he DOESN'T have switchable graphics (has an i7 dv6t:se) and it's not installing.

what the hell HP. What the hell. There shouldn't be any problems at all in this case.

 

The dv6tse also doesn't have an option in the BIOS to disable switchable graphics. And when I install 10.6, it doesn't actually update the display drivers. It just updates the control center.

 

I was just about to ask this. For everyone who updated/tried to update to 10.6 check your driver version in CCC or GPUZ. It should be 8.741. Sometimes there is an error when it updates the driver but still says it has an older version of CCC and sometimes everything runs fine and it says that the drivers installed but they actually did not overwrite the old ones.

http://www2.ati.com/relnotes/Catalyst_106_release_notes.pdf

 

Hmm. My FedEx tracking shows two new entries today--both "In Transit" but both still in Shanghai. But somehow miraculously it's supposed to arrive in Portland Oregon on Thursday.

 

*glances at the envy14 drivers*

8.713

cat 10.3 is 8.712

so..modified cat 10.3 for the envy 14....whelp

 

Can someone tell me if this specs are good?

* Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
* Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-540M Dual Core processor (2.53GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.06GHz
* FREE Upgrade to 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
* 160GB (Solid State Drive Flash Module)
* 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5650 switchable graphics
* 15.6" diagonal High Definition LED HP Brightview Widescreen Display (1366x768)
* TouchScreen with HP TouchSmart's intuitive multi-touch applications (includes HP TrueVision Webcam)
* Blu-ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
* Intel Wireless-N Card with Bluetooth
* Full-size island-style backlit keyboard with HP TrueVision Webcam + Fingerprint Reader
* 50% OFF! One 6 Cell (standard) and One 9 Cell (over-sized) Lithium Ion Battery
* Microsoft(R) Office Starter 2010
* HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope


OR should I add an i7? or a regular HDD since apparently based on the video on page 97 the SSD is slower than the HDD.... I want speed and battery life!

 

Quick, somewhat general question regarding the SSD and TRIM...

Is TRIM an automatic process or will you have to manually do it periodically?

EDIT: Scratch that, I found the answer :3

For anyone who wanted the answer: http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f154/trim-automatic-120233.html

 

As long as you stay under 90-95C and the processor is not throttling (slowing down to reduce heat) with the i7 quad then you are fine.

Overclocking is generally not dangerous as long as you do not push it too. If you can run Furmark after overclocking your GPU then you are fine. Even if it crashes/freezes you can just turn off the computer and try again with lower clocks.

 

Ok so can tell us if you have any improvements in temp? What new grease did you apply the artic silver??

Can you post tutorial on how you got to the chips? As you were saying the screws are tight

 

Is there a way to right-click on the clickpad? I know the Macbooks have a two-finger tap but it doesn't seem to work on the synaptics touchpad.

 

Could anybody post HP's customer service number regarding the clearance delay? It's the same status since the ninth and this is just ridiculous.

 

Nah, Fedex told me the delay could last as much as 30 days. It's other people who reported their delays last 2 days or even 6 days.

Now I spoke to HP today they said that they already submitted the requested documents. I called Fedex division called IPD(800-455-4588), they told me that they still havent received the documents and that once the package is cleared, I'd get it the next business day. They said the package is stuck there in Bulk with a whole bunch of other Laptops.

 

I'm calling hp and fedex, people say they've gotten up to 300 dollars in refunds, I'm about to get some. If it had made any movement at all I wouldn't be calling.

 

Should I be worried about my 80-90* temps? Even though the thresh hold is 105 I'm curious if this one is running "hot" or needs burning in. Just browsing and stuff right now it's at 40*c so...

I dunno, I really like this laptop. Wish it had super cooling with dual vents and all that jazz.

Also, does removing thermal pads and replacing them with thermal paste [AS5] dissipate heat better? Maybe I should try it.

 

Wait for 4saken to come back with his results.

 

I'm pretty sure 40C is fine when browsing and whatnot, but 90C is cutting it close

 

I got mid 90's when i first started it up, but the more I benched the steadier the temps held at mid 80's. Once I get the medal of honor beta installed I'm going to see if it holds up and make my decision about this laptop.

 

Wow and I've been worrying about my mid-70's during BFBC2 >.>"... I've also been noticing a trend where average temperatures over idle and load decrease over time. Maybe that's the case for you (as it seems to be) too.

And secondly, I've OC'd my 5650 to 640/950, but I still can't run BFBC2 without fps drops. Aren't there some who can play it on high with the stock clock? wth?

 

Finished applying the stuff last night, I put my computer on my desk and turned it on and let it sit a bit. The bottom gets hot because of the desk warms it up and no air flowing out... Its set to high performance and just doing my daily task.. My PC prob has been on for 10 minutes and I decided to take a quick snap.

 

Just called and got 100$ off my refund, and I didn't even pay for 2day shipping

 

How are you guys getting these refunds? What number do you call and what do you tell them exactly? I called HP and all they said was we're sorry for the inconvenience...

 

Call this number 1-888-999-4747 , have someone sound agitated, and tell them some excuse besides it said it was supposed to come today, as to why you actually needed it urgently. An example would be like I use it for business(gets you more money) or I need it for college because im leaving tomorrow(gets you less money). At the end when they say oh sorry, you gotta step it up and be like is their compensation for my inconvenience. She'll offer you 50 refund. Ask for more but in a range thats reasonable. I asked for 100$ considering I didn't pay for 2day shipping. But also make up a good excuse for why you want more. Like its going to cost you a presentation at work or a day off to accept the shipment. Have fun. =)

Edit: oh and during the introduction part be like I'm thinking about canceling this order and buying something from bestbuy.

Edit: Be very nice and patient, until they are about to hang up then sound agitated. =)

 

Yeah i've gotten no offers on refunds.. $300 would be mighty nice. all i've gotten was two escalations: supervisors then managers with still no resolution.

 

Lol, sweet, will try XD.

 

Make sure you sound serious and have good excuses thought up before hand so your not like uh uh uh oh uh uh uh. We thought about it for like 5mins and got our actors together and it played real nice.

 

I just played Dawn of War 2 on pretty much maxed settings and I maxed out at 77*C. That seems better, but...I have the back of my dv6 elevated by a post-it note stack lol.

Was there a temperature improvement before and after the thermal paste application dcghz?

 

4saken are those temps good? 57C is good right? What paste did you use? Post full info/tutorial thxsss

 

I think the thermal paste use by 4saken didn't really improve it drastically. Maybe a 2-3C difference but not much difference from the thermal paste by the manufacturer.

 

I think oem's use thermal paste and pads. I wonder how well the pads conduct heat...

 

^^^^ no they use thermal paste look at 4sakenz pic on page 99...

 

okay tried that.. spoke to someone for like 20 minutes and nothing..tried the school thing.. tried the return thing.. nothing! dang it! all they said was sorry and call fedex to set up notifications so that you know it's close by. i don't think setting up notifications will help me.. They did assure me that it would be taken care of in 24 hours so mark your clocks... we better get new updates.