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    5920 Upgrade Graphics

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by baia, Sep 8, 2007.

  1. baia

    baia Notebook Consultant

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    I know it is possible to upgrade the graphics card of this machine in the future (I read the thread about upgrading mobile graphics), but I didn't find a tutorial on this forum yet. I just want to know: Is it hard (or is the only thing I need a screwdriver), and how is it done?
     
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    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    5920 VGA is MXM2 type,So you can upgrade it if future cards support MXM2
     
    bigspin, Sep 8, 2007
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  3. baia

    baia Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, I know it is possible, but does somebody know how it is done? Do I just need a screwdriver for that? :)
     
    baia, Sep 8, 2007
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  4. bigspin

    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    Yes ..You need screwdriver... :spinny:
     
    bigspin, Sep 8, 2007
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  5. darkspark88

    darkspark88 Notebook Evangelist

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    Pliers are always useful too :D
     
    darkspark88, Sep 8, 2007
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  6. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    well considering we are working with an acer, you will need a hammer so that you can vent your anger when it dies... lol. just kidding
     
    yuio, Sep 8, 2007
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  7. ReaperX

    ReaperX Notebook Consultant

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    Just a screwdriver and some thermal paste... ;)

    Although,I think the problem is where to buy mxm vgas...
     
    ReaperX, Sep 8, 2007
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  8. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    A member called Ice-Tea, on NBR, runs mxm-upgrade.com. He sells many MXM cards, and if you are considering an upgrade or just want more information, it will be useful to contact him.
     
    Zero, Sep 8, 2007
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  9. ReaperX

    ReaperX Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah,I know...But it's just one person in the world.. :eek:
     
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    Zero The Random Guy

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    Yes, it is just one person. Its difficult to believe. However, more MXM websites should appear, if Asus's C90 is succesful. Its reported that some new graphics cards for that will be released, on an MXM II platform, which could mean that the Acer 5920 could potentially be compatible with them.
     
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  11. baia

    baia Notebook Consultant

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    Haha, yeah I know you probably need one, but I actually asked if it was the only thing I would need. I'm not a morron you know ;-)
    But just a skrewdriver would do if I read the rest of the posts :)
    I don't see any MXM type 2 cards with more then 256 mb on the site mentioned, so I won't be able to get a better one for now.
     
    baia, Sep 8, 2007
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  12. FlinsX

    FlinsX Notebook Enthusiast

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    Other idea overclocking!
    sometimes danger, but good!
    I speak about Atitool!!
    You can a nvidia go 8600 GT overclock to a go 7900!!
    But it can be danger!, why it´s going hot!
    (maybe don´t try it at home!!!!!! )
    OK i know Atitool but it works too at nVidia!
     
    FlinsX, Sep 8, 2007
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  13. baia

    baia Notebook Consultant

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    don't try it @ home? :-D It's the only place I use my computer :)
     
    baia, Sep 8, 2007
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