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    satellite m65-s9092 gfx card upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by torahtrance, Jul 2, 2006.

  1. torahtrance

    torahtrance Newbie

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    I read in another post that the m65-s9092 has only 64bit memory system and I am very upset about that. I was hoping it would be able to play all my games at a decent resolution but that may not happen. I am wondering if any of you guru's know of an unoffical way to upgrade the video card? Can I buy a higher model and find something to connect it to the system? Technically I think this board can handle a higher card, but I heard it won't fit. Perhaps someone knows of a way to get a better card to fit if you have the technical expertise which I have here.

    Thanks for any help. Other than that this laptop sounds great.
     
    torahtrance, Jul 2, 2006
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  2. gethin

    gethin Notebook Evangelist

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    Upgrading gfx card in a laptop is no mean feat. It is for teh time being not really worth it, unless you really know your stuff. Some of the newer gfx cards do indeed come on the modular MXM format. But at the moment this is only used to make manufacturing laptop motherboards easier. Most notebook manufacturers solder their gfx cards in, and or modify them. Up grading the gfx card will generally create a bigger power draw, and more heat. If the laptop is not designed to take this heat you will create a whole host of new problems, and also you will void the warranty.

    My advice just save some extra cash and purchase a better system.

    im guessing it comes with the geforce7300/7400, if ur talking 64 bit bus. Plus i dont think you can even buy laptop gfx cards in MXM format at the moment any way
     
    gethin, Jul 2, 2006
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