My V4000T was just delivered!!!

So far it seems pretty nice...but theres already something bugging me about it. To the left of the touchpad it's getting pretty hot while the right side is somewhat cool. Is the HDD under the left side?


And how do l change it so my processor runs @ 2.0Ghz when it's plugged in?

 

yes this is the HDD. All laptops get warm in that area (what do you call hot?)

 

l guess hot was a overstatement...a little. It is getting pretty warm though while just browsing the web. BTW, how can l get files and my itunes library from my desktop to my laptop through my router? l set the sharing thing right in iTunes but l still don't know how.

 

Ok so it turns out the HDD isn't under the left side of the palmrest; the ram is. And it's getting uncomfortably warm.

 

Run NHC or Mobilemeter to check your temps. I don't think the RAM would generate heat. Probably the GPU
Yeah, the Hdd is not on the left, sorry ( I was looking the picture in one of the review upside down )

 

My HDD is running at 42 C...and theres two other temps that don't say what they are and they are both 41 C and 53 C.

 

This is pretty low really. Righ now mine is showing CPU - 55(the fan will come on in a second) and HDD 45. I think yourthese are quite good; check them after some hours of light usage, then gaming. Remember to raise the back of the notebook while gaming!

look at this thread: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=35557&

 

Thanks for the help vassil, but could you help me with the iTunes and other files? l need to get my songs from my desktop (iTunes) to my laptop (also iTunes...) through my router. How do l go about doing that?

 

When I received my DV4000 (128MB X700) in the mail, I did a few things that I think really helped out:

1. I installed non-OEM RAM (.25GB --> 1.25GB) this will use less swap space on the drive and therefore keep temps down.
2. Wipe the hdd and fresh install of XP Pro. I used a non-OEM copy (standard XP Pro disc). Got rid of the Linux QuickView partition.
3. Install the drivers from the HP recovery disc.
4. Made image (Acronis TrueImage).
5. Added software I use (Photoshop, Canvas, Office 2003, MathLab, etc...)
6. Imaged again.
7. Installed Notebook Hardware Control.
8. Undervolted the machine and thoroughly tested it (Prime95).

Following this simple plan will reduce the hdd temp and CPU temps. You really should have at LEAST 1GB RAM to reduce usage of the harddrive and keep temps low.

I went from 75C with continuous CPU/GPU usage to ~55-60C with contniuous CPU/GPU usage.

I found that the notebook stays much cooler with more RAM and undervolting.

Good luck with your new toy.

EDIT: my hdd temps are usually really low (right now = 24C with winamp, firefox, and documents open). Also, I opted for the 4200rpm drive to keep it cooler. The 5400 rpm and especially the 7200 rpm drive run considerably warmer. Note: I don't really notice the 4200 vs. 5400 rpm difference unless I copy huge folders of files (~5GB). In everyday usage it seems really really snappy.

 

Well l planned on ordering a stick of 1gb anyway, which should cost me around $75 and i'll be getting that in a few days. l'm about to start playing BF2 now to see how it does

 

About sharing files - do you want to transfer the files from the desktop to the laptop or connect the desktop's iTunes to the one in the laptop. I can help you with the first only because I don't use iTunes and frankly have no idea how it works.

24C for the HDD! Wow, I've seen my notebook like than only early in the morning when it was -25C outside...Do you use a cooler?

 

I want to transfer files from my desktop to my laptop.


BTW, l've got my laptop propped up in the back by this...bag thing.


Working good though

 

No cooler. In fact, I think the only use the hdd gets is when I open/close files. It has been as high as 52C, which is when I was installing windows (S.M.A.R.T).

On a cold day in the lab (room temp = 60F), the hdd is usually below 20C and the processer idles at ~37C (body temp).

I think the slow(er) drive, the additional RAM, undervolted 2GHz proc, and the reinstalled windows really help with temps.

 

Let us know how BF2 goes. I have to work today but I will check latter and help you out if you need it. Enjoy
Tim

 

Thanks timu. l just got done loading a game of BF2 and it was horrible. Not because of the CPU or GPU, but because l only had 512mb ram and the HDD was being accessed the entire time slowing everything down. But soon like l said lm gonna order a 1gb DIMM.

 

Yeah, one Gb is pretty much a min. I have two GB and it works great. What other game where you going to try?
Tim

 

By the way this is the ram I have installed. Works great.
Tim

 

Does your lcd screen have horizontal lines visible on greyish colors? Just curious because my second computer had them and my first didn't. There were a few foggy maps on BF2 where it got very distracting. Don't know if it was normal or not.

 

note that when you play games your cpu temperature may run to 64C too, but soon as you close game it cools 10c down in seconds which is very much normal. If it goes above 75C or more than you should consider turning it off if it doesn't shut off itself Regarding Harddrive Temperature, it should start and turn between 28C to 48C, if you have game saved on harddrive than it will go up while playing it.

 

Bump, I still need to know how to send files over a router.

 

See this guide: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=30895 and especially this

I haven't used Windows automated wizards because all I do is go to the folders I want to share, right click, sharing and security (enable sharing, I think the first time it asks if you really want it), and then Share this folder on the network.
All the computers in the networks should appear in My Network Places\Entire Network\Microsoft Windows Network. If they don't turn off your firewalls and restart.
Networking is tricky so don't give up if you have problems. We all have at times.

 

Thanks for that info, but that was the ram l was already looking at (because its the cheapest)

vassil thanks for the help, l just did what that said and l'm streaming my iTunes music folder to my laptop!

 

Let us know when you try the ram on the laptop.
Tim