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    Getting the new Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q850

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by thecore762, Dec 15, 2009.

  1. thecore762

    thecore762 Notebook Consultant

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    Going to cost me only 1500$ including taxes, well less than 1500$ with my employee discount.

    Anyways, Down the road I would love to be able to upgrade my video card, but if that's not possible, I could live without it.

    Anyone got any good places where I could buy a video card for the Toshiba if I ever decided to look for one?
     
    thecore762, Dec 15, 2009
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Ebay, but prices are high. even for older toshiba notebooks.
    Might be worth getting a good GPU to start with.
     
    moral hazard, Dec 16, 2009
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  3. thecore762

    thecore762 Notebook Consultant

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    Ah, anyone got any good website recommendations on what I am looking for, as far as the video card goes?
     
    thecore762, Dec 16, 2009
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    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    moral hazard, Dec 16, 2009
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  5. Amnesiac

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    Isn't the GTS 250M good enough?
     
    Amnesiac, Dec 17, 2009
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    Yes it is. Its has the perfect ratio of performance/heat/energy ratio
     
    mylowrider, Dec 18, 2009
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    jaivipin Notebook Guru

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    How did you get the employee discount?
     
    jaivipin, Dec 18, 2009
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  8. Partizan

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    by working for toshiba perhaphs? :p
     
    Partizan, Dec 18, 2009
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  9. Ingvarr

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    ... or in the usual notebook/electronics store.
     
    Ingvarr, Dec 18, 2009
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