Tweaking HP Pavilion DV9000 Notebook PC!

[Digital_Trans]

I would like some advise on tweaking my new HP Pavilion DV9000 Notebook PC. Everything from tweaking to making sure I get the best performance and value out of my new system.

[RaidenWoW]

I've got the same stuff you have.

You can't overclock the processor at all.

You can overclock the video card with rivatuner.

You can't do RAID on the 2x hard drives. They're separate and there's no RAID support.

NEVER SHUT THE LID TOO QUICKLY. The hinges bend and break. This is a poor quality hinge that they put on it. I've bought 2 sets of hinges in the past because they keep breaking.


That is all my advice...

[Digital_Trans]

I see what you mean. At least it will come in handy for backup computer system if anything and if I need to do IT Field work when someone elses system is down. I like the fact that the memory is 512MB and total available graphics memory: 2303MB

In Adaptor Type it reads the following......

Adaptor Information:

Chip Type: GeForce 8600M GD

DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC

Adapter String: GeForce 8600M GS

Bios Information: Version 60.86.4f.0.22

Total Available Graphics Memory: 2303MB

Dedicated Video Memory: 512MB

System Video Memory: 0MB

Shared System Memory: 1791MB


Complete HP Pavilion Model: DV9000 Specs



HP Pavilion dv9700t customizable Notebook PC
Windows Vista Ultimate x64 Edition
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 64-Bit (2.50 GHz, 6 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
17.0" WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1680 x 1050) BrightView improves color contrast in your images and video.
4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
Imprint (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth
240GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (120GB x 2)
Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Is you're HP Notebook specs just like mine?

[RaidenWoW]

No yours is a lot better.

I have a 7600 Geforce GO, a 1.66ghz core 2 duo, and 120gb hdd, and a non-HD dvd player.

Edit: and I have a 1400x900 screen not a 1680x1050.

Your notebook must have cost at least $2000.

[Digital_Trans]

Originally Posted by RaidenWoW

No yours is a lot better.

I have a 7600 Geforce GO, a 1.66ghz core 2 duo, and GB DD, and a non-HUD DVD player.

Edit: and I have a Cox screen not a Cox.

Your notebook must have cost at least $2000.

No, one of the things I did before my time ended with the hp's retail division was to get the notebook for around $1,200 I took full advantage of all their discounts while I was
working with their retail team during the busy season. I had scored another deal on the HP BlackBird 002 and now this Notebook PC. Knowledge is power! Anyway, you're setup is nice to.

[Digital_Trans]

Final reply, the CPU is sweet! A mobile dual core Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo T9300 2.50GHz 45nm Penryn. The chipset is an Intel Crestline-PM PM965

[KasuCode]

Grats. Im just about to buy this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220296

Dont really "need" a notebook but I thought a cheap one would be nice to have. Didnt want to spend over a grand.

I wanted at least a 17" screen and a 8600gt or HD2600 (ddr3 version) video card.


Anyways dont mean to pull your thread off topic.

[Digital_Trans]

Originally Posted by KasuCode

Grats. Im just about to buy this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220296

Dont really "need" a notebook but I thought a cheap one would be nice to have. Didnt want to spend over a grand.

I wanted at least a 17" screen and a 8600gt or HD2600 (ddr3 version) video card.


Anyways dont mean to pull your thread off topic.

No harm, you're always welcome to bring you're ideas or what's on you're mind around here. Sounds like a good plan for you! I love my system and the money was well worth it.

[DaDruid]

Originally Posted by RaidenWoW

I've got the same stuff you have.

You can't overclock the processor at all.

You can overclock the video card with rivatuner.

You can't do RAID on the 2x hard drives. They're separate and there's no RAID support.

NEVER SHUT THE LID TOO QUICKLY. The hinges bend and break. This is a poor quality hinge that they put on it. I've bought 2 sets of hinges in the past because they keep breaking.


That is all my advice...

nice.. i have the same notebook, but a litte bit more hd and mb. but i have the geforce 7600.

im interested in rivatuner.. u can overclock safely??

i take it u play wow.... so how does the overclockin' work at shat!?

my graphics start slowing down in that area..

[RaidenWoW]

Yes you can overclock the 7600GO.

Easily.