Gateway Intros its First 11.6" Netbook

[zwolf4444]

OK, got the processor and installed it. Computer sees it and boots into Vista. Had to downclock and undervolt it to 1GHZ. Still have to make some adjustments and probably a cooling mod. Accomplished what I needed though.

This is a 31 watt processor, so if you can find a 25-20 watt, the better. Also the undervolt/underclock is done within Windows (not BIOS), so you will have to adjust the settings quickly or the CPU will heat up and shutdown the computer.

Do at your own risk, all you tinkerers and overclockers know the deal.

Dude. You rock. I think I'm going to try this with a QL-62, which is 25 watts. What happens if you leave the clock speed where it is? Or at, lets say, 1.3 Ghz?

Also, is there a way to control the fan speed? I'm thinking that might compensate for the extra heat. Maybe also try to get a command line thing at start up to adjust the clock speed. What did you use to control the CPU and voltage?

[Phil]

OK, got the processor and installed it.

Thanks for doing that and thanks for the great post. +1 Rep.

[TechGadget09]

Please understand what you are getting into (voiding warranty, damage). The main problem is COOLING. The cooling system is not designed for a CPU that's 30 watts, probably not even 20. Granted it only cost me $20 for the X2, but anything could happen.

Since there's no adjustments in the BIOS (hack anyone?) and I'm not electronically inclined, I'm going to try to mod the cooling a bit.

I'm going to try to find a lower wattage CPU too.

[TechGadget09]

Dude. You rock. I think I'm going to try this with a QL-62, which is 25 watts. What happens if you leave the clock speed where it is? Or at, lets say, 1.3 Ghz?

Also, is there a way to control the fan speed? I'm thinking that might compensate for the extra heat. Maybe also try to get a command line thing at start up to adjust the clock speed. What did you use to control the CPU and voltage?

I can't find a used QL-62 or the 20 watt you mentioned earlier.

If I leave the clock default on my Turion X2, the computer freezes up. It just can't cope with the heat. I knew this from the beginning; that's why I talked about underclocking. But it gets hot quickly, so if it isn't downclocked right away it will lock up.

I use RMclock to undervolt and underclock. It starts up within Windows. Once the computer adjusts to its new multiplier and voltage it settles down. At 1GHZ it feels snappy and it doesn't peg out on the resources. It actually is about the same temp and fan speed (low) as the original CPU.

CoreTemp reads my CPU temp at 37 and 51 (idle) so it's lopsided. Maybe I got a hot CPU or the heatsink it uneven.

I'm guessing 4 hrs for basic web serving.

[coldmack]

Do you think the single or dual core AMD Neo from the HP DV2 might work? What is the wattage on Neo cpu anyway?

Thank you for the post that is some good work,

[zwolf4444]

I can't find a used QL-62 or the 20 watt you mentioned earlier.

If I leave the clock default on my Turion X2, the computer freezes up. It just can't cope with the heat. I knew this from the beginning; that's why I talked about underclocking. But it gets hot quickly, so if it isn't downclocked right away it will lock up.

I use RMclock to undervolt and underclock. It starts up within Windows. Once the computer adjusts to its new multiplier and voltage it settles down. At 1GHZ it feels snappy and it doesn't peg out on the resources. It actually is about the same temp and fan speed (low) as the original CPU.

CoreTemp reads my CPU temp at 37 and 51 (idle) so it's lopsided. Maybe I got a hot CPU or the heatsink it uneven.

I'm guessing 4 hrs for basic web serving.

Apparently, the TK-42 (the 20W) only exists in AMDs database. I saw QL-62s on ebay last week, you have to wait for a cheap one to pop up. Alternatively, you could buy one from here for $45. I'm taking the one from my sister-in-laws old tx2000. I'm hoping I'll only have to tune it down to 1.4 Ghz or so. How do you figure out what voltage to set it at?

[fixture]

Dude, you kick . Anyway you can post a picture of the motherboard?

[fixture]

TechGadget09, I am esp. interested in pics of the cooling and the cpu socket. Thanks

[TechGadget09]

Do you think the single or dual core AMD Neo from the HP DV2 might work? What is the wattage on Neo cpu anyway?

Thank you for the post that is some good work,

Neo=ASB1 soldered socket (15 watts)
L110=Socket S1 368 pin

Thanks.

[TechGadget09]

TechGadget09, I am esp. interested in pics of the cooling and the cpu socket. Thanks

Will upload some tonight.