upgrading 8530w cpu from core2duo to quadcore?

is it possible? how easy is it to do it yourself?

I have an elitebook8530w 2.5ghz core2duo atm and would like to upgrade it if possible.

thanks

 

I would be interested in this as well. I have a 2.53ghz P8700 coming to me, but for the work I do I could really use any extra horsepower. Whether it's a QX9300 or whatever... is it doable?

I'm sure I could get a T9900 and drop that in too, but I don't know if that would make a huge difference.

 

Depends on what chipset you have and on the BIOS support.
What chipset do you have?

You have a P45 express chipset right?
If so, yes your chipset supports quads. But your BIOS may not.
Do you see people with your notebook that have a Q9000 or something?
If not then it's a risk, could work and it also might not.

I guess if you know your stuff then you might try a BIOS mod to add the support.

 

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsuppor...Id=101&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=3781677

Look at the service manuals, it has listed QX9300, X9100 Extreme CPU's and Q9000 and Q9100 Quads.

At the page 25 you can see that there is 3 different types of motherboards. One for c2d, one for quads and another for extremes. There is no information about their differences, it could be more efficient cooling system.

 

What about the extra heat the Quad would produce,with the cooling system designed for a dual?

 

not sure about 8530 but i went from t-7500 to x-9000 , it runs cooler probably because of smaller die size .
might be a different heat spreader and cooling on a quad , not sure . Took me 20 minutes to change cpu

 

Your T7500 is 65nm and the X9000 is 45nm. That is why it's cooler.

 

Interesting. I just chatted with HP support and they said that a X9100 would be a drop-in for the P8700, no other modifications needed. They also said that it would not void my warranty. Did not ask on quads, but it would seem that the TDP of 45w for the X9100 couldn't be any hotter than the 35w for the Q9000, Q9100, QX9300 etc.

 

QX9300 is a 45W as well.

I'm more intrigued by the fact that they claim that it does not void warranty. Would suggest you keep a written copy of that if possible.

 

Yep, I got a copy sent to me. Obviously I wouldn't expect the new CPU to be covered, but everything else still should be.

 

My bad on the TDP. Then again, the notebook comes with options for all of the above quads, so the 45w X9100 shouldn't run much (if any) hotter.

 

If possible, you should confirm it if someone else just to be certain. He might have been inventing facts to suit what the customer wishes to hear.

 

Yeah, especially since I would like to sell the original P8700 to recoup some of my costs. I think the x9100 got bought out from under me but if I end up getting my hands on it, I will definitely reconfirm with HP support.

 

I've been researching upgrading the CPU in my 8530W as well; as far as I've been able to determine, these are the differences between the P/T, X, and Q/QX models:

Hardware:
Fan Assembly:
495079-001 Standard (P,T,X)
495080-001 Quad (Q,QX)

Motherboard:
500905-001 Standard (P,T,X)
500906-001 Quad (Q,QX)

Thermal Pad:
495075-001/501117-001 Standard (Nvidia/ATI) (P,T,X)
501116-001/495074-001 Quad (Nvidia/ATI) (Q,QX)

Stickers:
C2D - Standard (P,T)
Extreme - Quad/X (X,Q,QX)

The big deal is the motherboard for the quad. As far as I've been able to dig up the difference isn't simple market segmentation or other HP BS, it's more robust power circuitry going to the CPU. Apparently quads will still work (as in boot) in the standard motherboard, but what will happen under lengthy full loads is uncertain.

An X should work in any 8530W (although I'd never spend the cash on one) as unlike the Q/QX the only difference between an "eXtreme" 8530W and a regular one is the shiny little sticker on the chassis.