DV5t FYI (Processor Upgrades)

[OldMajorDave]

I think most folks here understand that you have to be very careful with your HP notebook upgrade plans and that, because of BIOS limitations, processor upgrades are “usually” considered limited to what has been offered as OE. While there have been exceptions to this general rule of thumb, they're usually few and far between and risky if you don’t have the big bucks for experimentation. Well, I happen to be at NewEgg looking around a bit and came upon an interesting processor review.

TNO 821 at NewEgg has posted a review after upgrading his DV5t to a Intel P9500 (25w, 2.53GHz, 6MB L2 Cache). I’m not sure, perhaps this processor was actually offered at some time as OE, but it is not however currently listed in the HP Maintenance & Service Guide for this model. Therefore, it seems noteworthy to report that it appears that this processor is an viable upgrade option for DV5t owners so inclined. ….. and perhaps others as well.

NewEgg Reviews:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819111007

HP DV5t Maintenance & Service Guide:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01550108.pdf


Just FYI for DV5t Owners…..

[2.0™]

HP needs to update that manual. I have a DV5-1160US and many of its specs aren't listed such as 1280 x 800 res and T7350 CPU.

In any event, good lookin' out. It seems that any P series CPU can be used as long as a T series of the same speed was offered.

In this case, HP offered a T9400 (2.53ghz, 35watt) so a P9500 (2.53ghz, 25 watt) is usuable without BIOS limitation.

I'm betting a P9700 (2.80ghz, 28watt) can be used considering that HP offered a T9600 (2.8ghz, 35 watt).

[OldMajorDave]

Good observation! So “T” = “P” so far as the BIOS is concerned? The P9500 & P9700 would certainly be a sweet upgrade option down the road.

[2.0™]

Good observation! So “T” = “P” so far as the BIOS is concerned? The P9500 & P9700 would certainly be a sweet upgrade option down the road.

Definitely something I'll be looking into. Especially the P9700 if it's available at the time.

You know, in two years time, web content will probably demand it.

And if Intel comes out with a P equivalent to the T9800 (2.93ghz) Which was offered... even better.

[OldMajorDave]

P9900..... nice, but I'm guessing that won't come cheap.... ever!