HP zv6000 cpu upgrade to FX-55 Successful!! X2?

[Jazon]

Has anyone tried to upgrade their HP zv6000 notebook computer with an AMD FX-55? I have a HP zv6000 with a 3500+(s939) and considering buying the AMD FX-55 as an upgrade.. Think it will work?

Thanks, Jason

 

[Furen]

I wouldn't recommend that. The TDP on FX parts is quite high, high enough that your cooling may not be able to take it.

 

[lyssword]

yeah cooling could b a problem there, 400mhz faster speed, might get too hot..

 

[myocardia]

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[RamIt]

Originally posted by: myocardia

Originally posted by: lyssword
yeah cooling could b a problem there, 400mhz faster speed, might get too hot..

Not to mention that nearly all laptops have the processor soldered to the motherboard, so it's not possible to upgrade the cpu at all.

havent seen a lappy in the last couple of years (except ultra portable) that didnt have a socket.

 

[Jazon]

I installed the FX-55 in my zv6000... and it worked! although the bios setup indicates it is an 'Unknown CPU'. Windows XP booted perfectly. Windows and CPU-Z both recognize the CPU as an FX-55 @ 2.6GHz. I also have a 3800+ x2....hmmm should I try it.....

 

[Jazon]

I tried a 3800+ X2... Works ... kinda.. only shows one core... Tried all the different BIOSs, XP reinstall, Regedit,etc..... Looks like the only way X2 will work on the zv6000 - if HP releases a new BIOS > F.1C

Jason

 

[aka1nas]

Is that a .13micron FX 55 or the old .18 micron one?

 

[Jazon]

Originally posted by: aka1nas
Is that a .13micron FX 55 or the old .18 micron one?

I don't think they made a .18micron(180nm) FX-55... (but hey I have been know to be wrong too) The FX-55 that I am using is the newer San Diego Core .09micron(90nm). I works very well in the zv6000...

Jason

 

[Gikaseixas]

That's something i never thought of doing. Nice job (if everything holds together)

 

[Jazon]

I am now trying to get a 3800+ X2 to work on the zv6000... So far I only get ONE CORE working... I have tried all the different BIOSs up to F.1C, reinstalled XP, REGEDIT. Any Ideas?

Jason

 

[SpeedZealot369]

A laptop that takes s939 chips? I thought laptop's have different sockets?

 

[Jazon]

Yep, zv6000 uses standard s939 desktop CPUs. Looks like I can get all the single core CPUs to work.. well up the the FX-55... Now trying the Dual-Core X2s...

 

[Rockinacoustic]

Did you notice an increase in performance going the the FX-55? Also, any heat issue?

Nonetheless, nice innovating!

 

[Jazon]

Originally posted by: Rockinacoustic
Did you notice an increase in performance going the the FX-55? Also, any heat issue?

Nonetheless, nice innovating!

I did notice a performance increase with the fx-55... but I didn't leave it in long enough to do any tests except for the super pi test... 2M took 1:31 with a bunch of crap running in the background... I should be able to cut that down some if I clean up some apps.

It is a little warmer than the original 3500+. Under full load, the FX-55 is about 57'C. That was with arctic silver 5, but I did not let it cure before I removed it and put in a 3800+ X2. It should get a few degrees lower after the curing. Looks like I will be puting back the FX-55 if I cannot get the X2 to work...

 

[gramboh]

What about battery life? I'd imagine an FX 55 at full speed would kill your battery really fast. Or does it downclock automatically?