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    dv6t-61XX / dv7t-61XX Switchable Graphics Discussion

    Discussion in 'HP' started by brnkcv, Jun 2, 2011.

  1. R3d

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    No the GPU is fine, I was talking about the CPU temps. The GPU hovers around low 80s so that seems to be normal.
     
    R3d, Jul 23, 2011
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  2. jaguare

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    Yeah I mean "CPU" - confused myself for a minute - but yeah Crysis is GPU intensive not CPU intensive. I would imagine GTA IV and BC2 are more CPU intensive than Crysis.
     
    jaguare, Jul 23, 2011
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    My CPU temps reach 95oC under load :/
     
    cyanide911, Jul 23, 2011
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    I have a dv6. The coolsense setting was on coolest. My abient temps were pretty low, so that might have been the cause for the low temps
     
    awaizy, Jul 23, 2011
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    Even with a horrible ambient temp, that seems too high anyways.
     
    Falco152, Jul 23, 2011
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    It is now updated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I spoke to the customer service.
     
    nbellowe, Jul 23, 2011
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  7. R3d

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    .... Where? No BIOS update on HP's website.
     
    R3d, Jul 23, 2011
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    That would be great, but from my personal experiences with customer service they are all clueless.
     
    dirtyfingers, Jul 23, 2011
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  9. Falco152

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    Did they give you a link to download it at least?

    Hopefully, they won't doing something dumb like the last time they release a new major fixed bios for the 60xx.

    They released to the web after a month, they preinstalled on the later customized systems.
     
    Falco152, Jul 23, 2011
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  10. Stealth107

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    I've got CPU temps of 85-95C while gaming too.

    Disabling Turbo Boost gets the CPU temp down to 80C with the fan spinning slower, so that might be the way to go.
     
    Stealth107, Jul 23, 2011
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    I have the dv6 - 61xx version that I got a week ago or so (customized version). Could this one have manual switching? I can go to Catalyst Center and switch from "Not Assigned" to "High Performance." For example, SCII runs so much better after setting to "High Performance." Or do I have the problem too?
     
    samk0814, Jul 23, 2011
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  12. NoahesFrio

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    Lol, when did this become a temperature thread?
     
    NoahesFrio, Jul 23, 2011
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  13. dwalk1989

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    mine never seems to go above ~65C

    this is with WoW and just cause 2
     
    dwalk1989, Jul 23, 2011
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  14. nbellowe

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    Guys I talked to 2 representatives today, both told me an update was just released is that correct?
     
    nbellowe, Jul 23, 2011
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    I looked @ the driver downloads and I haven't seen anything new. If you chat again, have them give you a link.
     
    con247, Jul 23, 2011
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  16. R3d

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    Yes.. Just not for switchable graphics. The BIOS update is not out yet.
     
    R3d, Jul 23, 2011
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  17. R3d

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    Seriously? That's crazy low.
     
    R3d, Jul 24, 2011
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    What was the update that was just released?
     
    dirtyfingers, Jul 24, 2011
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    Nor is it posted to the FTP server... It will likely be out soon, but
    not there yet.
     
    dark rider, Jul 24, 2011
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    R3d, Jul 24, 2011
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  21. detusueno

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    So will the DV6T finally be able to use the GPU for Adobe CS? From what I've read the BIOs is supposed to finally allow manual switching so that you can force the dGPU for CS, correct?
     
    detusueno, Jul 24, 2011
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  22. abepaniagua

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    According to the FTP, that 53025 iit's not updated...so no, it can't be it.
     
    abepaniagua, Jul 24, 2011
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  23. dark rider

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    Softpaq 53025 has been out for at least a month, and is dated back to May. It is the newest driver set that HP has officially released for the Intel HD/6770m switchable graphics, but it's not what we're looking for. The official switchable manual/dynamic release will be via a bios update, and not a driver update according to HP.
     
    dark rider, Jul 24, 2011
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  24. R3d

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    Sorry, I didn't mean that it was recently released, just that it's what the HP agent was referencing.
     
    R3d, Jul 24, 2011
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    actually after playing witcher 2 for about an hour it got as high as 71C

    edit: oh i just re-read the last page. 71C is what i hit for the gpu
    speedfan reports temps on the cpu around 65-67C after playing witcher 2 for a while
     
    dwalk1989, Jul 24, 2011
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  26. Svegetto

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    If you set the laptop too "Coolest" in HP CoolSense, than the laptop will stay ALOT cooler, but it disables intel's turboboost. "Optimized" will make it run considerably warmer, but at max settings. So it's pretty much a question of what you need.
     
    Svegetto, Jul 25, 2011
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  27. LLStarks

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    New 30% off $999 coupon
    NBR5818
     
    LLStarks, Jul 25, 2011
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  28. jaguare

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    It says that coupon is expired for me...
     
    jaguare, Jul 25, 2011
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  29. detusueno

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    I think that coupon expired yesterday.
     
    detusueno, Jul 25, 2011
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  30. AluminumFalcon3

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    Works for me perfectly. When does it expire?
     
    AluminumFalcon3, Jul 25, 2011
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    Hi camrads! having the same SG issue in Russia. And while waiting for the fix I want to ask a question:

    I've bought my laptop in 21 july. Drivers for video from HP site were downloaded also 21 july. Now I have "ATI Technologies Inc 12.04.2011 8.830.6.2000" drivers for both graphic cards. I try to run for ex. CS 1.6 and cant choose "widescreen" or resolution higher than 1024x768.


    What if I install theese old 8.15.10.2219 drivers, aparrently It must help with intel card start understand openGL, right?

    Sorry for bad English, though...
     
    garvart, Jul 25, 2011
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  32. ArDarsh

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    They must be living a few months back in time.

    The BIOS update was supposed to maybe be released today. Fat chance. Now the rumor is end of the week.

    I'll believe it when I see it. Don't waste time asking tech support. Just wait for the announcement, and if none in your 21 day return period, then request the RMA.
     
    ArDarsh, Jul 25, 2011
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  33. Falco152

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    It probability already been released but only on today's build orders and on.

    Release to Web download might be awhile, just like the 6xxx's F.13 bios update.
     
    Falco152, Jul 25, 2011
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    I just recieved my DV7tQE today and i have a f.17 bios installed.
     
    MTXR, Jul 25, 2011
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    ;O

    and do u have an option in your bios to make your 6770m stay on always?
     
    dwalk1989, Jul 25, 2011
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    Just checked, i don't have an option to set anything video related in the f.17 bios
     
    MTXR, Jul 25, 2011
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    LLStarks, Jul 26, 2011
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  38. dirtyfingers

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    That is sweet, my dv6tqe just shipped today hopefully it also comes with updated BIOS. Go to Catalyst Control Center and see if manual switching is available.
     
    dirtyfingers, Jul 26, 2011
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    Can you let me know how the dv6 1920x1080 screen quality is please. Another forum member said they couldn't even read it that small and had to go to 1366x768 and that 1600x900 wasn't even there as an option. I want to run 1920x1080, but need to know if this laptop with 15" screen is too small for it. I want to buy one, but may need a 17" for 1080p clear.
     
    hotstocks, Jul 26, 2011
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  40. jaguare

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    if it's too small for you, you can turn up the DPI. so it doesn't matter
     
    jaguare, Jul 26, 2011
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  41. hockeymass

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    If you can't read it, you can change the DPI. No reason to go to a worse screen just for bigger text.
     
    hockeymass, Jul 26, 2011
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    So does the updated BIOS fix the OpenGL issue?
     
    NeRo45, Jul 26, 2011
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  43. Romir

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    I have the f.17 bios in a new system and it doesn't have any options regarding the video card.

    [​IMG]
     
    Romir, Jul 26, 2011
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  44. dwalk1989

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    look in catalyst control center
     
    dwalk1989, Jul 26, 2011
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    Still no fix...
     
    joshjb, Jul 26, 2011
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  46. Romir

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    It only has the regular switchable graphics panel.

    Edit: The bios date in cpu-z is 06/24/11.
     
    Romir, Jul 26, 2011
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    Dam I thought we had a fix for a second there!
     
    NeRo45, Jul 26, 2011
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    well we still will, it just wasnt this BIOS apparently
     
    dwalk1989, Jul 26, 2011
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    well seeing as that bios was compiled last month, the fix is probably in f.18 or something like that.
     
    con247, Jul 27, 2011
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    bmk4993, Jul 27, 2011
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