agmlego
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| System Name | raven |
|---|---|
| Processor | Mobile AMD Sempron 3400+ |
| Motherboard | Quanta 30B7 |
| Memory | 2 X 1GB DDR2 |
| Video Card(s) | nVidia GeForce Go 6150 |
| Storage | Seagate ST98823AS |
I have a Compaq Presario V6101US notebook, currently with an AMD Sempron 3400+ socket S1 CPU with a TDP of 25W or so. After a discussion yesterday with HP Support, it was determined that I could upgrade my processor to an AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60. However, this new processor has a TDP of 35W. I was wondering A) whether the stock cooling system of my notebook can handle the increased thermal load and B) if there were any ways I could improve the ability of my cooling system to do its job.
For further information, under most conditions, my CPU is up to a steady-state temperature of 35-40C within ten minutes after a cold start at room temperature, and my GPU (which is on the same heat pipe) is up to a steady-state 60-65C in the same duration.
I have pictures of my cooling system, from a few weeks ago when I took it apart to clean it in an attempt to improve its performance. This is the heat pipe and fan assembly, with pads for power conditioning blocks, CPU, and GPU in order from left to right. This is the motherboard in the affected area, with nVidia GeForce Go 6150 GPU, AMD Sempron 3400+ CPU, and power blocks from left to right. Finally, to show how it seats in, this is the system assembled without the thermal pad over the GPU in place. The CPU seats tightly aganist its copper block and has thermal paste, while the GPU is currently still using the original thermal pad with thermal paste coating the pad on all sides, as I suspect the pad of having lost some of its thermal capacity. I have, since cleaning and regreasing things, noticed about a 2-3C drop in temperature of both the CPU and GPU.
Let me know any ideas you have regarding this issue. Thank you.
For further information, under most conditions, my CPU is up to a steady-state temperature of 35-40C within ten minutes after a cold start at room temperature, and my GPU (which is on the same heat pipe) is up to a steady-state 60-65C in the same duration.
I have pictures of my cooling system, from a few weeks ago when I took it apart to clean it in an attempt to improve its performance. This is the heat pipe and fan assembly, with pads for power conditioning blocks, CPU, and GPU in order from left to right. This is the motherboard in the affected area, with nVidia GeForce Go 6150 GPU, AMD Sempron 3400+ CPU, and power blocks from left to right. Finally, to show how it seats in, this is the system assembled without the thermal pad over the GPU in place. The CPU seats tightly aganist its copper block and has thermal paste, while the GPU is currently still using the original thermal pad with thermal paste coating the pad on all sides, as I suspect the pad of having lost some of its thermal capacity. I have, since cleaning and regreasing things, noticed about a 2-3C drop in temperature of both the CPU and GPU.
Let me know any ideas you have regarding this issue. Thank you.