How complicated is it to upgrade to a P9700 CPU[ 2.8 GHx with 6MB L2 Cache) on a Z-VGN 890.
Is it the same motherboard or a totally different motherboard. My Laptop currently has a P8800 [ 2.66 GHz 3MB L2 cache)
My P8800 reaches 97 Cels. when I run Orthos, and today I tried playing COD 4 Warfare, then it went to 99 Cels. degrees and my Z was blowing FIRE from the vent.
Now, I'm planning to use RMClock to undervolt my CPU, my system specs is in Signature, except that I Updated from Vista SP2 64 to Windows 7 Pro 64 .....
I am about to order a new VGN-Z890 CTO but I was thinking on ordering a default 250GB HDD and 4 GB of memory to later upgrade it to a SSD disk and 8 GB of RAM.
My questions are,
Does this laptop support installing this SSD drive?: Intel X25-M Mainstream SSDSA2MH160G2C1 2.5" 160GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid state disk (SSD) - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820167017
I'm currently thinking of buying a Sony SR series laptop, but unfortunately here in Sweden we only get two configurations:
Vaio SR49 - P8800, Radeon 3470 256MB
Vaio SR41 - T6400, Radeon 4750 512MB
Since I would like P8800+Radeon 4750, the only possible way seems to get a SR41 and upgrade the cpu. Has anyone here got any experience on upgrading a laptop CPU? More specifically, upgrading from a T-series to a P-series.
I guess they use the same motherboards, so I can't imagine it would be incompatible, but I'm wondering whether it requires any BIOS changes which would be hard to do in a laptop bios.
Does anyone knows the manufacturer and the model of the 256GB SSD that comes with VGN-Z890 CTO?
View 3 Replies View RelatedMy brand new Z 890 series came directly from Sonystyle with Win 7 Ultimate installed and lots of additional 'junk' software that I don't want. This is not the fresh start veresion. Since the recovery discs that I made does not allow for a clean install, I figure I'll just have to UNINSTALL as much stuff that I don't need as possible.
Is there a post or guide somewhere as to all the stuff that I can safely uninstall using Windows Uninstall program? (It does have Bluray so I need to keep whatever is necessary for that.)
I want to take out all the demo software such as Office 2007 trial, Norton trial etc but thought I'd ask if there are more that I can uninstall safely.
I wanted to post the review of the VGN-Z890, but I cannot seem to put it in the review section, or maybe I am not suppose to? >< If that is the case feel free to delete this post moderators...
START REVIEW
Author: Naota
Product: Sony Vaio VGN-Z890
Price: $1799 and up (depending customizations)
Date: 11/11/2009
Rating: 4.25/5
Operating System Used in Review: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit Edition
Pros: High quality construction. Attractive, Successful Patented Hybrid Graphics System (requires no reboot), lightweight and slim design. DDR3 Memory, great battery life, HDMI Connectivity with Audio Transmission, Windows 7, Very Portable.
Cons: Same outdated video card as previous VGN-Z790 model, highly priced. Lots of bloatware, slightly fragile design, quiet speakers.....................
I want to share my experiences because many of us are on a budget but a little timid about refurbished goods.
I'd never bought a refurbished laptop before but decided to test it out with a refurbished Z890.
I paid about $1500.The specs - 3.06 GHz, 500 gig, 7200 rpm HDD, Blu-Ray read/write, large capacity battery.....
My 1737 right now has a T9400. Using 35 Watt TDP. A P9700 runs at 28TDP. But would it be compatible BIOS and all?
http://ark.intel.com/Compare.aspx?id...63,39312,37005,
Still looking forwards to the 32nm chips, but I can get a dirt cheap P9700 why not.
hey im looking now for a xps 13'' and i dont know what taken between the 2.53 p8700 or the 2.66 p8800 i saw a couple of benchmark but it doesnt mean anything to me ...
View 7 Replies View RelatedI am planning to purchase Dell Studio XPS 16 laptop and confused in following two processors. Could you please guide me which processor would be best for this hardware. Thanks
Option 1
Intel Core 2 Duo P9700 (2.80GHz,6MB Cache, 1066MHz)
Option 2
Intel Core i7 Processor 720QM (1.60Ghz, 6MB cache)
I bought my 1640 refurbished and it had eveything I wanted except for Blue Ray. So to rectify this I went on a search for a Blue Ray that would fit - Dell wanted $389 for a refurb-
I found a a tear down picture and zoomed in to get the part number BC-5600S. I confirmed this with the service manual.
I found one on Ebay for $130 so I ordered it. Some of the other players out there have an eject button - the BC-5600S does not have a eject button.
Has any one done this upgrade and could offer some tips or advise?
Or am I going to be the guy that needs to do that for you?
I just wanted to let everyone know that it works and doesn't require an OS re-install like the Yonah-Merom upgrade did on my Toshiba.
The P9700 is ideal because it consumes 28 watts, but operates at 2.8 GHz and has 6 MB of L2 Cache. The T series, which tops off with the T9900 is only marginally faster and consumes 35 watts. The rest of the P series consumes 25 watts.
Consequently, I found the P9700 to be the best performance/power usage ratio for this laptop/platform. Currently it is only available through OEMs as a configuration option on a few Sony Vaio laptops.
i opened my TX to upgrade the hard drive. This job would have taken me no more than 15 minutes but i have spent to long on it now trying to get the small flat metal round screws that hold the metal plate in place that goes over the hard drive
View 10 Replies View RelatedI currently have 4gb ( 2 x 2 ) DDR2 - 800
I was wondering if there are any other specifics I need to look for in the RAM?
if i was to upgrade my ram and hdd would this void my 3 year warranty as i would be opening my laptop, although only the service panel
View 8 Replies View RelatedI have sony Z591 with 320GB HD.
If I want to upgrade them with 2x128GB SSD, will it be possible?
If yes, what should I do? It is just as simple as replacing the hard drive?
If I upgrade my 320Gb 5400RPM to SSD, how much faster I can gain when I boot up my windows? Right now, my boot time is about 1 minute.
I happen to have a spare internal WWAN 3G card (Novatel EU870D), does anyone know if I could upgrade a Sony VGN-TT myself by installing this card?
I guess it'll be down to pre-installed antennas, compatible slot/space and SIM card reader.
On a seperate point, I wouldn't mind upgrading the memory too
Just a quick question regarding to upgrading my OS (32Bits) clean install to 64bits. Which key should i use then prompt? the one on my notebook or the key with the CD?
View 3 Replies View RelatedMy mom is giving me her old Vgn A190 because she's getting a new laptop and I want to upgrade the ram and hard drive.
But I have extremely little knowledge when it comes to laptop hard drives and memory.
Is there a particular hard drive that it will only take or can I buy a 500gb Hitachi 2.5" notebook hard drive from newegg.com and it will work perfectly fine, (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822145307
i found this Vaio Z really cheap and want to upgrade the harddrive and RAM (it comes with only 1 GB of ram)
Will all PC 8300 1033 Mhz DDR3 Ram slots work ?
What specifications do i need to look for aobut the harddrive? -can i pop in a SSD drive
I have a SZ120P with the standard LCD screen which because of a recent fall cracked.
I got a good deal on a premium lcd housing and LED LCD so I thought I could use that to replace the screen.
I used the service manual to remove the old LCD screen and housing, and replace it with the new LED thin LCD and housing, but when I powered on, the LCD had no back lighting
I have an NS notebook and I was wondering if I could upgrade the processor and the HDD.
All that it has on the bottom of the notebook is easy access for the RAM. If I am able to upgrade these parts I would have to remove the entire bottom. So is the CPU soldered on or not
I'd like to upgrade my VGN-SR190 memory from 2GB to 4GB. Can anyone recommend a good buy from Newegg (or another site)?
View 3 Replies View Relatedhow often Sony upgrades their drivers?
I'm sitting with a SZ71 and nVidia driver from 2007.
I got some graphics issues and wouldn't mind to upgrade the drivers.
I made the mistake of falling for a CTO Z590 and not getting the specs I wanted, which included a 320GB 7200rpm HD instead of the slower 5400.
So, specs online indicated that a Scorpio Black was the right drive.
I've gotten it and have seen the steps on how to mechanically replace it.
My question, however, is advice on how I should go to transfer my data and switch OS.
I currently have Vista Business, 32-bit installed. I would like to go to Windows 7, 64-bit and then bring over my data. Going to 64-bit requires a full install.
Since I am going to switch over to the new drive as my internal drive, is it possible to swap the drives, install the new windows OS on a partition on the new HD, put the old drive into the external HD, and then transfer at my leisure files from the old HD on the new internal HD?
I'm a bit paranoid that once I disconnect the current HD, my data is at risk. Is this silly, or can I upgrade the way I just described?
Also, what are the benefits of partitioning my new drive for the OS as opposed to having everything on one partition?
Finally, the Windows 7 I have is still a Beta version and I have heard that if I install this version, come September of next year, I will have to do a full new install of a production version. Is this true? If so, what W7 64-bit version is available now? I don't mind paying.
I've been putting this off for a long time (have had the new drive sitting uselessly for over 2 months). I'm deployed to Iraq, so have no way to backup my data other than burning some DVDs and if I break something, no repair facilities.
I am upgrading the RAM and hard disk on my PCG-TR2 and was wondering if anyone knew what kind of hard disk to buy and what will be the maximum capacity that it will support?
I hear its a 160GB IDE hdd I need to buy but thats the only info I could find out.
I have a VGN-CR290 notebook pre-installed with Vista Home Premium. I was thinking of upgrading from Vista to 7 RC1 and I was wondering if I can still re-install Vista using my VAIO recovery partition after I had made the upgrade?
View 6 Replies View RelatedDoes upgrading the HDD void the warranty? How easy is it to upgrade?
View 3 Replies View RelatedI just picked up a 500gb HDD for my vaio for cheap which i'm gonna install soon, and also wanted to upgrade my ram and put on windows 7.
Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what the best RAM upgrade that is compatible with this model laptop. One of my mates has a spare 2gb ddr2 800 200 pin chip laying around, but i'm not sure if this is compatible.