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    (first post) Aspire 5580 - OpenGL 2.0

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by chris_m_atl, Oct 28, 2008.

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    chris_m_atl Newbie

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    Hi there!

    I have a newly installed program that requires OpenGL 2.0 on my Acer 5580 laptop in order to run key features. I've searched all over the internet for a solution to no avail.

    Where can I find the driver upgrade? :confused:

    Additional Specs:
    Intel 945gm graphics card with intel 950 media accelerator
    Windows XP SP3
    DirectX 9c

    Thanks in advance
    -Chris
     
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    chris_m_atl Newbie

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    Thank you for the reply! I wish the news was a little better, though. I've already downloaded the driver you linked, but it didn't help the program. :(

    Aside from purchasing a new laptop just to get openGL 2.0 capability, is there another workaround or upgrade possible?

    Thanks in advance,
    -Chris
     
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    In my opinion - no. I don't see how unless Intel develop new drivers or you upgrade your videocard...which is not possible. You cannot upgrade your chipset/videocard.
     
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    chris_m_atl Newbie

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    I was afraid of that. :(
    $900 for a program upgrade just to spend $1800 for compatable hardware :mad: I really should have read the fine print on the system requirements. I was unaware of the OpenGL requirement.

    ...cursed soldered graphics chip padlocked to the motherboard.

    Thanks again for the reply. -Chris
     
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    No problem, I wish I had better news though..
     
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