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    3680 Integrated graphics upgrade

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Collapsednut, Jul 31, 2008.

  1. Collapsednut

    Collapsednut Notebook Enthusiast

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    What do you think? Would it be possable to swap to something better? In not sure if you can overclock the integrated stuff. I'll gladly ginny pig my 3680 if we can think of something that might work
     
    Collapsednut, Jul 31, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    You cannot upgrade the graphics cards on laptops with integrated solutions. Read the stickies before you post.
     
    Lithus, Jul 31, 2008
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  3. Collapsednut

    Collapsednut Notebook Enthusiast

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    Bah you give up too easy...Anthing can be done with the right tools and parts.
     
    Collapsednut, Aug 1, 2008
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  4. TehSuigi

    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hey, you wanna try and add a PCI-Express slot to your motherboard - that means soldering, adding circuitry, reprogramming the BIOS, removing the Intel GMA and modifying the case - go right ahead. ;)
     
    TehSuigi, Aug 1, 2008
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  5. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Its way too tough, and you won't get the proper performance....
    There are some forums that discuss about all this, try googling them..!!
    Best to buy a notebook with a MXM-II/III slot these days.. :p
     
    Andy, Aug 1, 2008
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  6. Collapsednut

    Collapsednut Notebook Enthusiast

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    Laptop motherboards should be changeable like desktops. Maybe I should design a laptop build it yourself kit, one that would work with most microatx boards, twould be sweet
     
    Collapsednut, Aug 1, 2008
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  7. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Yes, they are changeable..but compatibility is an issue....

    I replaced my AS 3680's motherboard with an AS 5570 motherboard....!!
     
    Andy, Aug 1, 2008
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  8. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    True, I guess I wasn't thinking hard enough. Here's what I came up with.

    Tools needed:
    -screwdriver
    -hammer
    -soldering pen
    -welding mask
    -three thousand dollars

    Steps:
    1. Hit yourself in the head with the hammer.
    2. Repeat step 1
    3. Repeat step 2
    4. Buy a new laptop

    Thanks for opening my eyes.
     
    Lithus, Aug 1, 2008
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