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    Dumb question about upgrading video cards

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by mchunt3, Oct 17, 2008.

  1. mchunt3

    mchunt3 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I own a 5672 with the mobility x1400 card. I saw some x1800s online for sale. Is it possible for me to pop one in my laptop and make it work?

    My current configuration is working, I'm just trying to up the frame rate a little.
     
    mchunt3, Oct 17, 2008
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  2. TeeJay 44

    TeeJay 44 Notebook Deity

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    You cannot change most laptops video cards.
     
    TeeJay 44, Oct 18, 2008
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  3. hoggie

    hoggie old boy

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    will have a search for you and let you know :D

    Teejay alright Bro ?


    happy days
    Phil :D
     
    hoggie, Oct 18, 2008
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  4. TeeJay 44

    TeeJay 44 Notebook Deity

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    What happened to you lately :confused: ? Even Big O has not posted for a while :confused:

    Good to see you back Hoggie.

    Need help here :)

    Cheers,
    Theo
     
    TeeJay 44, Oct 18, 2008
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  5. hoggie

    hoggie old boy

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    searching now and you can change the radeon but you must have the drivers stored in a file on your laptop before you insert the new card and there are limits to how far you can take this upgrade.

    ive been internet free for three weeks, try it Teejay. you find out how much life is going on around you that you miss.
     
    hoggie, Oct 18, 2008
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    TeeJay 44 Notebook Deity

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    You are so correct hoggie. My problem is my lappie and 3G card go everywhere with me. Even if I dont want Internet....it's there anyway.

    Maybe leave the lappie at home and go on holiday....

    I will try it....but might fail miserably :eek:

    Cheers,

    Theo
     
    TeeJay 44, Oct 18, 2008
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  7. hoggie

    hoggie old boy

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    right got to repair wife's 5315 :(
    be back later.
     
    hoggie, Oct 18, 2008
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