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    MXM-II Graphics Cards

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by RG3, Mar 7, 2012.

  1. RG3

    RG3 Newbie

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    Hi all, hopefully this is in the right place. My laptop (Acer 5920G) has recently stopped working as my Nvidia graphics card is bust. The laptops a few years old so I'm not really looking to upgrade the graphics card more a case of just finding one which will fit so I can get a bit more usage out of the laptop and take off any documents currently stored on there.

    Finding a graphics card to fit the mxm-ii slot seems an impossible job, it doesn't appear that anyone who have previously made these cards still sell them and there are only a handful available on some sites like ebay, where i'd rather not buy from unless it was last resort. Does anyone know what cards I should be looking for or where I might be able to find any?
     
    RG3, Mar 7, 2012
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  2. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    hi
    as far as i know the 260gtx is compatable.
    what graphics card did you have in there before
     
    MrDJ, Mar 7, 2012
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  3. RG3

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    I'm pretty sure it's the 8600m, I think that's what come with the computer I'm not entirely sure. The square card lifts out which is what I'm led to believe I can change. Is it possibly to take the whole unit out and fit another one then? Those cards/ boards seem impossible to find in shops. Like I say not after anything spectacular just something that will let the laptop work again.
     
    RG3, Mar 7, 2012
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  4. triturbo

    triturbo Long live 16:10 and MXM-B

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    HD3470, or HD3650.
     
    triturbo, Mar 7, 2012
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  5. RG3

    RG3 Newbie

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    Thanks triturbo they look just the match, I will get one of these orders. Thanks a lot.
     
    RG3, Mar 8, 2012
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  6. Kirrr

    Kirrr Notebook Deity

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    It never fits in that case. Nearly twice the size and the power consumption of the original card. 8600m gt, 8400m gs, hd3470, hd3650 will fit.
     
    Kirrr, Mar 8, 2012
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  7. RG3

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    I just want to check is it just a card I am looking to buy or will one of the whole pieces with the outputs on the end fit as well. The pieces with outputs look fairly easy to buy but I've no idea if these will fit. Thanks.
     
    RG3, Mar 8, 2012
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  8. TheBluePill

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    Sounds like a good reason to buy a new PC..
     
    TheBluePill, Mar 8, 2012
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  9. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    but he hadnt put the original card until after i posted. :cool:
     
    MrDJ, Mar 8, 2012
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  10. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    He listed the model, Acer never used a GTX260M.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Mar 8, 2012
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  11. MrDJ

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    ive never owned an acer so would know.
     
    MrDJ, Mar 8, 2012
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  12. Marecki_clf

    Marecki_clf Homo laptopicus

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    I have a spare GeForce 9600M GT 512MB GDDR3 MXM2.1 type II from my previous laptop (MSI GX720). Let me know if You're interested.
     
    Marecki_clf, Mar 8, 2012
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  13. RG3

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    I'd definitely be interested in that Marecki, what's the best way to contact you?
     
    RG3, Mar 9, 2012
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  14. Marecki_clf

    Marecki_clf Homo laptopicus

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    Just PM me here.
     
    Marecki_clf, Mar 9, 2012
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  15. RG3

    RG3 Newbie

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    Done. You should have a pm now.
     
    RG3, Mar 9, 2012
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  16. triturbo

    triturbo Long live 16:10 and MXM-B

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    Be advised that you'll need to flash a custom BIOS in order to run the 9600M GT.
     
    triturbo, Mar 9, 2012
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  17. Silverfern

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    i have a ATI 3650 1G DDR2 from Asus F8SP
     
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    Sure... that logic... But you've owned a 260m, I really think you should know these things. ;)
     
    niffcreature, Mar 9, 2012
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  19. MrDJ

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    that was meant to read wouldnt know DOH!
     
    MrDJ, Mar 9, 2012
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    hello , anyone had ideaa what video card will work on clevo M570TU as a replacement for 9800GT 512Mb, thx
     
    militanu04, Sep 18, 2013
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  21. Kirrr

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    Nearly every nVidia MXM III card will fit. 9x00 series, GTX series, even Quadro cards. Best bet is the GTX260/280. I don't know what about amd cards.
     
    Kirrr, Sep 18, 2013
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