- #HP Z1 G2 THUNDERBOLT ADD IN CARD INSTALL#
- #HP Z1 G2 THUNDERBOLT ADD IN CARD UPGRADE#
- #HP Z1 G2 THUNDERBOLT ADD IN CARD FREE#
I use Akasa TIM cleaner and it works very well). not something like nail polish remover with fragrances etc. Once it's off, clean off the bottom using something that won't leave a residue (e.g.
#HP Z1 G2 THUNDERBOLT ADD IN CARD FREE#
The cooler is attached with a few screws, and simply lifts off once they're free (and the blowers are unplugged from the motherboard). There's nothing particularly unique about replacing the CPU in the Z. Replacing the CPU isn't too difficult a task, but I'd recommend checking out a few guides before having a try yourself - I won't delve in to details here about a generic CPU swap as there's nothing I can say that google or youtube won't tell you 10 times over. You won't have any problems finding a 1245v2 in stock from multiple reputable vendors and potentially get a better deal than on ebay too. I tend to shy away from ebay unless I can't avoid it (like with the MXM cards). There's not typically a big cost difference between the two though, perhaps only a few £/$ extra for the retail box. You get a heatsink with the retail package, but you won't be using it. You can buy CPUs either in a retail package or OEM (just the bare CPU). It shouldn't cost any more than a v1 either. It should run cooler and quieter too, as an added bonus.
#HP Z1 G2 THUNDERBOLT ADD IN CARD UPGRADE#
This is a newer architecture than the E3-1245 ("v1" if you will) and the v2 has a significant upgrade to graphics capabilities over the older model, will perform slightly better for CPU bound tasks as well. Make sure it's the Xeon E3-1245v2 if you intend on doing this (noting the "v2" at the end) That would sort of defeat the object of the machine being easily upgradeable. I really hope HP havnt made it so its only compatible with certain cards.
#HP Z1 G2 THUNDERBOLT ADD IN CARD INSTALL#
Would I have to locate and remove the original graphics controller/card before I could install this one? Would it be possible for me to say buy a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 ( ) and stick it in my machine? I have noticed that it has housing as if it were to go in a tower. According to most sites I have a " Intel HD Graphics 2000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology" controller/card. I have looked at other models - the one with the quadro 4000 - and they appear to have a black box one in on the left hand side whereas mine just has an empty space :s. I looked inside the Z1 and couldn't find anything that looks like a graphics card. I have played with the graphics settings in-game to no avail. So I bought a Z1 - Model WM427EA#ABU - and having already upgraded the RAM I would like to upgrade the graphics card because as far as I know the one shipped with my model is completely s*** the graphics on borderlands (the game) look awful on my Z1 and brilliant on my mates new Vaio all in one. First of all I would like to say my knowledge of graphics cards is extremely limited so if you would be so kind as to explain things to me step-by-step.
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