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    I'm legitimately surprised about my Qosmio

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by imglidinhere, Feb 29, 2012.

  1. imglidinhere

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    I took it apart a third time and wanted to confirm something, along with replacing the TIM with some IC7 that I came into contact with. (Friend gave it to me! :D)

    Looking at the GPU, I've come to the realization that there's a full on GPU connected to the motherboard, rather than being soldered onto it as was previously thought. :eek:

    This sparked an idea... however impractical... :p

    Could you replace it with another 460M if it had the same interface and design, or are these GPUs configured for this motherboard? I've seen that before, where a motherboard knows a lone video card, not even the model, just that ONE GPU and it wouldn't boot with an identical card that worked. o.o

    So, any thoughts on this one guys? If I can get my hands on another 460M like mine, one that perhaps overclocks better, could I go with that just as a test? :)
     
    imglidinhere, Feb 29, 2012
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  2. hydra

    hydra Breaks Laptops

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    That would be awesome! The GPU is socketed!?!

    Well I guess the question would be will the BIOS support it and how much for a new 460...480? :eek:
     
    hydra, Feb 29, 2012
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    Toshiba doesn't use MXM socket standards; so it may be possible to "upgrade" to a GPU that is used by a similar Toshiba model [cannot use GPU from other manufacturers]. However, for the x505 Qosmio, the top GPU is the GTX 460m; so not much room to upgrade unless you can use a x775 GPU.

    However, it's good to know the GPU is socketed.
     
    alexUW, Feb 29, 2012
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  4. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Can you take a photo next time?

    Would be interesting to see what the socket looks like.
     
    moral hazard, Feb 29, 2012
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    a4500435 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, if you're that comfortable and experienced with opening up the Qosmio, some photos would be really nice.
     
    a4500435, Mar 2, 2012
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    Is the slot similar to a DIMM slot for ram or is it a long rectangle shape connector plug, soldered onto the top or bottom of the motherboard?
     
    SMOKE_SKULL, Mar 6, 2012
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    The latter of those two.

    Probably means there are only a handful of those GPUs... :p Was just a thought.
     
    imglidinhere, Mar 8, 2012
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