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    Acer aspire timeline

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by jallen4313, Dec 1, 2009.

  1. jallen4313

    jallen4313 Newbie

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    the video card that comes with it is not good enough to play modern games. is it possible to buy a better video card like an nvida card and put it in myself of could i get it custom added by the manufacturer
     
    jallen4313, Dec 1, 2009
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    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    Nope.

    That's why you buy a desktop for gaming.
     
    surfasb, Dec 1, 2009
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    HTWingNut Potato

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    No. I believe all Timelines come with the Intel 4500MHD which is not respectable for recent games as you stated. Best to look for a laptop with a dedicated GPU.
     
    HTWingNut, Dec 1, 2009
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    Yup. Check the the HP envy if you want a similar form factor.
     
    surfasb, Dec 2, 2009
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    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    or a Vaio CW... 14 inch and GT230M...
     
    sean473, Dec 2, 2009
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