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    *5920G 8600m GT w/256 DDR3 Upgrade Question..

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by jnyvio, Nov 8, 2007.

  1. REVHEAD

    REVHEAD Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone got anylinks to buy one of these more modern cards?
     
    REVHEAD, Aug 23, 2008
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  2. Mack1982

    Mack1982 Notebook Consultant

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    Any news as to what happened regarding the upgrade to the GDDR3 8600M GT?
     
    Mack1982, Sep 19, 2008
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  3. OutCtrl_85

    OutCtrl_85 Notebook Consultant

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    there are 9600m gt on ebay now for $300 i think anyone know if they work on 5920g cuz that would be a much better upgrade than ddr3 8600m gt
    and pls i would really apriciate it if someone could help me with my other problem.
     
    OutCtrl_85, Dec 6, 2008
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  4. plasma.

    plasma. herpyderpy

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    Actually, they won't be that much better than the GDDR3 8600M.

    Only a 15% performance increase, not worth $300
     
    plasma., Dec 6, 2008
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    OutCtrl_85 Notebook Consultant

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    is the 9600m the same chip as the 8600m cuz mine already fried
    i dont think so why upgrade to a faulty chip?
     
    OutCtrl_85, Dec 6, 2008
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