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    Changing GPU in my Acer Aspire 5742G

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by zaidkh, Mar 28, 2011.

  1. zaidkh

    zaidkh Newbie

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    Hey guys,
    I i have a acer aspire 5742G : i5-460M 4GB RAM and GeForce 420M.


    i just want to know if its possible for me to change my GPU to a better one..??

    i duno whch GPUs will be compatible...so if its possible to replace my existing GPU can u plz suggest some powerful GPUs....!

    thanks!
     
    zaidkh, Mar 28, 2011
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  2. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    For all I know GPU in this model is soldiered and can't be upgraded.
     
    downloads, Mar 28, 2011
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  3. Arminator

    Arminator Notebook Evangelist

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    And it has Nvidia Optimus so no way to upgrade it...

    Cheers
     
    Arminator, Mar 28, 2011
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