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    NV5927u

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Cptkoolaid, Jan 31, 2011.

  1. Cptkoolaid

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    Hi everyone, new member here, i just discovered this great website and register immediately. I got the NV5927u laptop a while back, very happy with it so i was just wondering if it is possible to uprade the graphic card? also i have 4Gb of DDR3 ram but when i check on my computer, it said only 2.80Gb is usable so im just wondering if it is normal or is there a way i could increase it to its max. I'm running Win7 32Bit. thx and sorry if these has been ask before.

    Edit: so i find out that i can't uprade the GPU, any chance someone can help me with the rams? thx.
     
    Cptkoolaid, Jan 31, 2011
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    andy A Notebook Consultant

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    Install a 64bit OS!!!!! With those machines when using a 32 bit OS, 2.80gb used is correct, when using a 64 bit OS it will show 3.68gb used. With the remaining going to IGP and PAVP (Protect Audio Video Path).

    That machine will accept 8gb of ram, but when using a 32 bit OS is pointless.

    And as you found out the gpu is not upgradeable.
     
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    Awesome thanks for your help. it's nice to know you can uprade it to 8gb but since u can't uprade the gpu for gaming, 4gb should provide plenty of usage, thx for ur help once again.
     
    Cptkoolaid, Feb 1, 2011
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