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    Aspire 6920G service guide

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by wildboyz322, Sep 30, 2008.

  1. wildboyz322

    wildboyz322 Newbie

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    I was just wondering if there is anyone who has an Aspire 6920G service guide? I have an acer aspire 6920G with 3GB RAM, 1.83GHz CPU, 320GB with an intel GMA x3100. is upgrading the GPU on this possible?
     
    wildboyz322, Sep 30, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Nope. The GPU is integrated. It cannot be upgraded. (And your's is the 6920, Gs have dedicated GPUs)
     
    Andy, Sep 30, 2008
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    The 6920 Service Guide was posted here a while ago for me - use the search bar to poke around and locate it again.
     
    TehSuigi, Sep 30, 2008
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    ohhh i see...yeah i was always wondering what the difference was between 6920G and just 6920. sux that i cant make an upgrade tho...is it possible to upgrade the cpu tho? THanks for the reply btw andy and tehsugi
     
    wildboyz322, Oct 1, 2008
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  5. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Yep. The CPU can be upgraded. X9000 is the limit.

    Good Choices are T8100; T8300; T9300; T9500.
     
    Andy, Oct 1, 2008
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    CQSTELUSH Notebook Consultant

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    But the best ones (bang for the buck) are T8300 and T9300 (they depend on your system requirements also).
     
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    i see...do you guys know how much it would cost to upgrade to a T9300? is it worth the money?
     
    wildboyz322, Oct 1, 2008
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    IMHO, No.

    What sort of tasks do you run ?
     
    Andy, Oct 1, 2008
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    i was thinking some casual gaming and hoping to play diablo 3 when it comes out...but i dunno if my computer will be able to run it :(
     
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    Well, the X3100 was never made for gaming. And a CPU upgrade won't help.

    Anyway, if you have money to spare, keep an eye on Ebay Auctions for the above 4 CPUs. (< $160)

    Retail: The T9300 is around $300, with warranty.

    And you cannot sell the old CPU after upgrading to offset the cost of the upgrade, because Acer won't cover the CPU upgrade under the warranty, and will create a fuss.
     
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    oh i see man thats no fun then i guess theres no point me trying upgrade my cpu then :/ **** them x3100! Thanks for the help andy :)
     
    wildboyz322, Oct 1, 2008
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    I actually spoke w/Acer Support about this same issue - a fellow named Darren told me that as long as the original CPU was put back in the system, they would be able to service it, and the warranty wouldn't be voided.

    I'll be scouring eBay for the T8300, T9300, or T9500 for the next few months. When I have the scratch, I'll snatch the stuff.
     
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    wait so does that mean if i want to upgrade my graphics card i must get a complete new motherboard? arent those super expensive?
     
    wildboyz322, Oct 2, 2008
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    Yes and yes. So forget about upgrading the GPU. Sorry.
     
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    yeahh...what a bummer :/ thanks guys i appreciate it!
     
    wildboyz322, Oct 2, 2008
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    No worries. Just do what I did after I realized I had a laptop with integrated graphics - wait 2 years, then get a newer model with dedicated graphics!
     
    TehSuigi, Oct 2, 2008
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    Yeah this is exactly what I'm planning to do :mad: :D
     
    ATG, Oct 2, 2008
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