Official x300/x305 Owner's Lounge

It would be super easy to replace the keyboard if the backlit one fits. I took mine apart when I first got it using CQ's guide and it only takes about 5 minutes to get at and replace the keyboard.

 

No, but I wouldn't care if it stayed on all the time. Maybe downloading TVAP for the backlit model would do the trick.

 

so u dont think there should be any different wires that are needed to power the lights, or to get it to toggle on/off?

im going to see if one of toshiba's repair sites will put it in, if i ask for a new keyboard, i see no reason why they couldnt put a backlit one in if i pay 4 it

 

Considered the possibility but more concerned about fit and availability right now. I think we can figure out how to make it work with our computers if it matches for size and shape.

 

I hope it work too, I'm going to change it if it is avilable...

 

Found a better price for the 9800m gtx--Toshiba VGA Board (Video card), NB9E-GTX, 1G - K000063270. $495

http://www.impactcomputers.com/k000063270.html

Still not able to find parts for the new Satellites with backlit keyboards.

 

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Impact_Computers_Electronics

seems like a legit company. if i had money, i would order the GTX and a new processor. ill just have to wait.

 

I would not buy a processor from them--the prices are too high. The qx9300 lists for over $1300 and the p8400 was like double or triple the $195 it can be had for. It was interesting to note that there were 2 screens for the 706's and 8's--an LG and a Samsung. Their could be a problem with attempting to upgrade thr processor and VGA card at the same time. I think there can only be 1 major hardware change between boots. You would have to disassemble/reassemble twice because the BIOS can only recognize 1 hardware change at a time? Or maybe it was Windows?

My upgrades will be, processor, SSD, backlit keyboard if possible and 2x4gb 1066 ram if the prices ever come down to something reasonable. Currently the best price i can find for the correct 4gb module is $345. Waiting for SSd prices to come down also.

 

Just looked at the new Satellite model with backlit keyboard at BB and it's nice. Press fn-z and it comes on then it goes off by it's self after about 30 sec.'s of inactivity then comes back on after pressing any key. It is between glossy and matte. Looks about the right size and shape but I didn't get a chance to measure it.

 

that sounds like good news, theres no special keys needed to enable the light.

 

I was hoping that the on/off mechanism was self contained within the keyboard electronics. Hopefully there will be no need for additional power, but I doubt that it will be as simple as plug and play.

 

my warrenty expires end of september, and i think i can purchase another 1 year for 150$, im wondering if its worth it. i would be sending in my laptop this week for the second time this year

 

I never buy extended warranties, seems like manufacturers are betting $150 that you won't be needing that much service over the next year. Even if you do, there is probably a way for them to deny the claim.

 

Great news, I hope that connections is the same...

 

Hey everyone, just read the last 3 pages.
Nice 9800M GTX find SGilmore, I added the link to the front page.
So how is everyone doing? Any x305 issues that are not fixed?

 

Long time no see Dude 55, what do you think about the backlit keyboard from one of the new Satellites idea--think it might be doable?

 

Hmm, I am sure that it will be doable. The only issue would be obtaining any software or drivers involved in the backlighting, and making sure the keyboard conforms to the physical dimensions of the x305. Due to the likelihood of both I am sure it is possible.

And yeha I've been away doing a lot of website work, playing sports, just been busy.

 

my newly created sig vv might tweak it a bit 2morrow

 

That upgrade looks pretty sick

Although you may want to shrink the sig i think there is a rule on size dimentions.

 

Sorry, Qosmio X305-Q706 is not available for sale through Toshibadirect.com. But...

http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/unavailable-product.jsp?poid=424964

 

Nice sig tornbacchus, it looks pretty good!

 

yea your right, i had to make it smaller, so im just gonna see what i can do. i didnt actually upload it, just posted it through photobucket. now its only 118 high. hope its ok now so i can show the stats --- takes up no more room than other sigs (L x W)

 

im attempting to overclock and set it to 650/950/1600 and hit apply, is there anything else i need to do? ive never done this before.

 

Select no when the dialogue box asks if you want to run profile at startup.

Looks like that LED backlit keyboard is a match! gonna call Toshiba tomorrow to see if I can get one.

 

ok on stock i got about 6800, overclocked i got 7900, then tweaked it and got 8100.

i tried upping it a little more, and near the end of the test my screen kept flashing, so i aborted it.

whats the best video driver to have right now? should i overclock anything else? im running on an external 22" monitor, should i test on my laptop screen?

thanks

 

What driver are you using?

 

i actually dont remember, so im just downloading the newest windows 7 64-bit off of nvidias website.

 

You can go to device manager, display adapter, double click 9800m gts, driver.

 

8.15.11.8603

9700M GTS on win 7 64-bit

 

Thats a good driver that 186.03, is that the one you just downloaded?

 

yea i just installed it. i just changed my memory settings in memstat, should i change anything to the cpu?

and is it normal to only have 0 - 1 fps during the cpu tests? i never get more than 1 and its complete lag.

8075 3d06 so far.

 

Yeah, thats normal for CPU tests unless you've got an X9100 or overclocked Qx9300. I don't think you can overclock the CPU with that BIOS and chipset can you? I think you can undervolt with CPU genie.

 

I don't know, could be from memory timings, usually when I've gone past stable with GPU overclocks I get colored speckles on the screen. I don't mess with memory timings, haven't really seen any performance gain from it so I don't risk it. Why risk if theres no reward?

 

my super overclock, and i mean the max i can do. ive been at this for 4 hrs, and got it down to the exact # where its stable and gets the best score.

superoverclocked, barely stable:

GPU: 696/1050/1800
RAM: 7/6/6/15

8412 3Dmark06

super O/C'd, but stable:

GPU: 695/995/1795
RAM: 7/6/6/17

8394 3Dmark06

stock settings:

GPU: 530/799/1325
RAM: 7/7/7/20

6750 3Dmark06 score

i get a 1662 score jump in 3Dmark06 just by overclocking my gpu and tweaking my ram. if i go to what dude55 gets ( 700/1100/1900) its not stable, and i only get about 15 fps during the first test in 3D 06. with my settings, ill get 63 fps max.

temps didnt go above 55c, but i did have it on my notebook stand with 2 fans to be safe

wondering if i CAN overclock my cpu, testing in vista, and a good cleaning of dust would up my score

def need a cpu upgrade. how much would a p9500 up my score anyone think? a noticable difference?

edit:

i was playing crysis warhead earlier today and it wasnt playable on anything above low - med, now i can play it all on high, with a couple things toned down (shadows) getting above 20fps, averaging around 30 and max 45 fps. OC'd to 680/980/1795, nothing done to the ram, 1280x800 it is fully playable, no lag to make it unplayable.

running at that overclock in crysis for about 1 1/2 hrs is ok right? it wont shorten the life? i have it on a cooler, temp never going over 55c

 

you should make your sig smaller. i had one that started from your beginning to the last 0 in x300 and they gave my an infraction and i had to make it smaller or delete it. just warning

nice overclock btw

 

yea i got a pm and they asked me to shrink it so i did. i made it less than the 125 height max, so its actually not taking up anymore room than other sigs.

+ its not uploaded, its a pic from photobucket, so im just gonna see what they say.

1023 x 118

just hope they dont say anything, too much work to change it. actually takes up less room than your sig (height)

 

lol this is the pic i had

it was alittle smaller it wasn't that big.

 

lol pretty tall, but short. im gonna see what they say, i used to have my sig like this (which is prob what ill have to go 2)



then like this



then



then my sig

 

LOl. ok let me know how it turns out. now back to testing. i have a single 9800m gtx but i'm higher for some reason

what's your 3dmark06 score stocked

 

what do u mean higher?

stock settings:

GPU: 530/799/1325
RAM: 7/7/7/20

6750 3Dmark06 score

 

can i see a screen shot i want to see if my cpu is why mines is higher.

you have a 9800m gtx right?

 

nah i only have a 9700M GTS, but i do want to get the 9800M GTX for 500$ upgrade

 

oh oh i see. ok i thought you had the 9800m gtx. i'm selling my unit when i get sli if you are interested

 

so your selling your whole laptop or just your gpu? cause i wouldnt mind buying a second hand 9800M GTX, or doing a trade of my 9700M GTS for a price

and jw, but i know my laptop can support up to 3 gpu's, 2 in SLI and 1 hybrid, so is it possible to have a 9800M GTX and a 9700M GTS?

 

i'm selling the whole laptop. it will be 9800m gtx sli

 

so your gonna buy the 9800M GTX SLI upgrade then selling the laptop?

y or am i missing something

 

yup. i have a single 9800m gtx right now then i'm going to sli it thursday and buy the fan/heatsink/sli cable then sell it.

 

how much u selling it for with the SLI, and if u wernt selling the SLI, how much would u sell it 4?

 

pm'd about it

 

couple questions:

1. could i have both a 9700M GTS and a 9800M GTX in my laptop? since i can have 2 in SLI, could u have 2 different models in SLI, or switch between 1 or the other to save battery?

2. whats more powerful/ a better buy, 2x 9700M GTS in SLI or 1 9800M GTX? also factoring in the price to performance.

3. if i were to upgrade my cpu/gpu, i would probably sell my p7350 cpu and 9700M GTS, so what sort of price would i get for it?