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    Qosmio X500 + Intel 6200N = :D

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by SMOKE_SKULL, Mar 31, 2011.

  1. SMOKE_SKULL

    SMOKE_SKULL Notebook Deity

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    Installed the card, took less than 30 minutes first time. You need the latest Intel driver as Windows doesnt have a driver for it. Web pages seem to load a lot faster, very pleased so far.
     
    SMOKE_SKULL, Mar 31, 2011
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    Good info. I might try this on my Qosmio. Looks like newegg has the Intel card for about $20; so a pretty inexpensive upgrade.

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    My laptop + 6300 + 3th antenna mod = <3

    I've deleted a game from STEAM, it was downloading stable at 1.1MB, shuted laptop down, changed the WiFi card, did a 3th antenna mod. Maked sure the 3th antenna worked, started the same game again, downloaded at stable 1.4MB! :D
     
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    Hey looks like the 8104X comes with Atheros AR9002WB-1NG Wireless Network Adapter. Would the Intel Centrino N6200 be considered an upgrade?

    Thanks.
     
    jlalleyz, Apr 16, 2011
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    Yup. It's an upgrade. If you have to send the Qosmio into the repair depot, make sure to remove it first and replace it with the stock wireless.

    Good luck
     
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    I can't talk for sure about X500s, as I have never tried it actually. But Atheros to Intel, could have BIOS limitations, you guys should think about it ;) My X300 does have it.
     
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    After having it installed now for a while, to be honest I cannot really see much difference in overall performance. Its not a necessary upgrade but it wasnt expensive. I had no trouble except the Toshiba wifi Radar no longer works. At least it doesnt find any networks in that program but works fine in Windows.
     
    SMOKE_SKULL, Apr 16, 2011
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