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    Upgraded my dv6 from A8-3500M to A8-3550MX with good results!

    Discussion in 'HP' started by aaron7, Sep 3, 2014.

  1. aaron7

    aaron7 Notebook Consultant

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    Always trying to max out the performance of my machines and today I delved into my dv6-6140US for a CPU upgrade.

    I had already installed a Sandisk SSD & G.Skill Ripjaw DDR3-1600 RAM prior to this upgrade.

    The stock 3500M runs at 1.5GHz/2.4GHz clock whereas the 3550MX runs at 2GHz/2.7GHz so even during regular tasks I notice a difference in speed.

    The 3500M also has a bus speed of 1333MHz whereas the 3550MX is 1600MHz. Unsure if the chipset will support the higher speed though.

    Took the unit apart and removed the A8-3500M with it's useless OEM dry grey thermal paste.

    Installed a shiny new A8-3550MX with fresh Arctic Silver paste.

    Also removed all the mesh dust filters from the inside for better airflow.

    I know the new CPU has a TDP of 45w vs my old 35w, but the CPU seems to run cooler due to the new paste/mods.

    My ratings in 7 64bit went from:

    CPU 6.6 to 7.0
    RAM 7.3 to 7.4
    Video 5.9 (stayed the same)
    Gaming Video 6.5 to 6.6
    HDD 7.9 (stayed the same)

    So for the $75 investment, I'm happy! :)

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    aaron7, Sep 3, 2014
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    davidricardo86 Notebook Deity

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    Congrats! Only thing left to do now is over clock that beast! Llano was a good generation as it had its multipliers partially unlocked even though turbo wasn't that effective. Essentially you could over clock the CPU to the turbo speed and be okay.

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    davidricardo86, Sep 5, 2014
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    a6263040 Newbie

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    Awesome job. Where did you purchase the CPU from?
     
    a6263040, Dec 30, 2014
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  4. aaron7

    aaron7 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks! I had a saved search on eBay and just held out for a good deal :)
     
    aaron7, Dec 31, 2014
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