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    hp pavilion dv5z GPU question

    Discussion in 'HP' started by uFo, Feb 12, 2009.

  1. uFo

    uFo Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm considering paying the extra $100 to add in the 256MB ATI Radeon HD 3450 to the dv5z I'm customizing...

    My question is if I add that in does this machine make use of the "Hybrid Crossfire " capabilities and have the integrated and dedicated work together?
     
    uFo, Feb 12, 2009
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  2. uFo

    uFo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok well from the reading I've now done it doesn't look like anyone has had any luck enabling crossfire. :( If anyone knows otherwise please fill me in!

    One more question...

    If opt to just go with the integrated is the ATI Radeon HD 3450 something I can purchase and add later on?
     
    uFo, Feb 12, 2009
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    chefdoeuvres Notebook Consultant

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    you can't add it later on. Also you can't use crossfire.
     
    chefdoeuvres, Feb 12, 2009
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  4. Evolution

    Evolution Vox Sola

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    HP for some reason chose not to enable the hybrid crossfire mode in the dv5z, I know it sucks.

    As for purchasing the integrated HD3200 and then upgrading later(to the HD3450 or higher) no you can't do that as the graphics on all dv5 series cannot be upgraded.
     
    Evolution, Feb 12, 2009
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  5. uFo

    uFo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys. I went ahead and just bought it with the integrated. I figured out that my girlfriends dv7 also has the HD3200 and it runs just fine while playing WoW.

    This is the final config I ended up with (for anyone who cares lol)

    HP Pavilion dv5z customizable Notebook PC

    * • Onyx
    * • Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
    * • AMD Athlon(TM) X2 Dual-Core Processor for Notebook PCs QL-62 (2.0GHz)
    * • FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 1GB DDR2 System Memory (1 Dimm)!!
    * • 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    * • ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3200 Graphics
    * • 15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
    * • SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
    * • Webcam Only
    * • Wireless-G Card
    * • No TV Tuner w/remote control
    * • HP Color Matching Keyboard
    * • 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    * • No Modem
    * • Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
    * • HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

    This was a bargain at $588.49 with shipping!
     
    uFo, Feb 12, 2009
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