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    Upgrading 5920g GPU to hd 4650 from 8600m GT

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by classic77, Jun 21, 2009.

  1. classic77

    classic77 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have purchased a mobility hd 4650 from an Acer spare parts source and intend to replace my 8600m GT with it.

    The order has been shipped and will hopefully arrive within 2 weeks.

    Based on this thread ( http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=381892) I should be able to simply install the card physically (I've disassembled this laptop for a processor upgrade before) and then just throw on the drivers (the device comes with the Acer vBIOS preloaded).

    As far as heat issues and such go, I'm playing it by ear and hoping for success.

    At first I think I'll run it downclocked, and then clock it up if the heat seems fine.

    Benchmarks and Updates to follow!
     
    classic77, Jun 21, 2009
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  2. xxbadboys93

    xxbadboys93 Notebook Deity

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    Good luck and let us know how it goes :)
     
    xxbadboys93, Jun 21, 2009
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  3. xxERIKxx

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    please keep us updated. i miss my 5920g.
     
    xxERIKxx, Jun 22, 2009
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  4. nklive

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    Excellent let us know how it went. :)
    BTW I guess the one you bought was with DDR2 memory and not DDR3, right?
    Good luck classic77
     
    nklive, Jun 22, 2009
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    Budding, Jun 22, 2009
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