Is it possible to upgrade the GPU in a 7720G?

Hi all.

Just wondering if it is possible to replace the GPU chip in my Acer Aspire 7720G-302G32Hi Laptop?
Would like to know if it possible.

And also, where can i find a unlocked BIOS for it?
So i can change clock speeds etc.

Thanks in advance guys.

 

is this your spec ?
Processor
Processor Intel Pentium Dual Core T2310 / 1.46 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
64-bit processor Yes
Data bus speed 533 MHz
Chipset type Mobile Intel GL960 Express

 

Sorry. System specs as follows:

The operating system is - Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Bit (or x86)

General
Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
System Type Notebook
Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, subwoofer, wireless LAN aerial
Width 40.4 cm
Depth 29.8 cm
Height 4.3 cm
Weight 3.6 kg
Localisation United Kingdom
Processor
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 / 2 GHz
Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
64-bit Computing Yes
Data Bus Speed 800 MHz
Chipset Type Mobile Intel PM965 Express
Cache Memory
Type L2 Cache
Installed Size 4 MB
RAM
Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology DDR II SDRAM
Form Factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Configuration Features 2 x 1 GB
Storage Controller
Type Serial ATA
Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
Hard Drive (2nd) 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
Optical Storage
Type HD DVD-ROM - integrated
Card Reader
Type 5 in 1 card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card
Display
Display Type 17" TFT
Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
Widescreen Display Yes
Colour support 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Features CrystalBrite
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS TurboCache supporting 1GB
Video Memory GDDR2 SDRAM - 256 MB
Max Allocated RAM Size 768 MB
Audio
Audio Output Sound card
Compliant Standards Sound Blaster Pro, Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Pro Logic II, High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater
Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
Camera Type Integrated
Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, 4-way scroll button
Features Built-in numeric keyboard
Telecom
Modem Fax / modem
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Features Wake on Ring
Networking
Networking Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
Features Acer SignalUp
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x memory - SO DIMM 200-pin ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
Interfaces 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A ¦ 1 x display / video - DVI-Digital - 24 pin digital DVI ¦ 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ¦ 1 x infrared - IrDA ¦ 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ¦ 1 x display / video - S-video output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones/line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm ¦ 1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone 3.5mm ¦ 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11 ¦ 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45

 

i was just wondering if it would be possible to upgrade the GPU.?!

 

have you maxed out the video ?
wil have to do some hunting about for you

 

here's all the benchmarks for all the nvida graphics cards
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html

 

looks like you could upgrade big time, you lucky fellow lol


8600M GS is a nice jump up in the world. was just looking at all the bench marks, nice upgrade but lets see how far we can go.

 

Thanks for looking for me mate.
Do you know what i can upgrade to?
Not that an 8600M GS isnt a good jump, if poss, a 8800M? hehe
Do you know the mxm type? I dont want to open it up yet!
Where can i get me one from?

 

or maybe a 8600M GT?

 

NO you CANNOT upgrade the video card, it is PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE.

For lack of a more detailed explanation:
1. There are 2 models, one with 8400, on with HD2600, who knows if they are interchangeable.
2. It hasn't been reported of being MXM compatible.

Don't get your hopes up.

Also, an upgrade from a 8400GS to a 8600GS/GT that is MXM is extremely difficult to find, and costs around $400-500.

 

I don’t know from where xtyfyb has such info. I just upgraded couple weeks ago my 8400gs to 8600m gt. Second things if you looking good thru ebay you can find 8600m gt for around $100+sh. The mxm is type II.