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    Acer Aspire 1710 Graphics card upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by walt s, Oct 1, 2007.

  1. walt s

    walt s Newbie

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    I have an Acer 1710 that currently uses a Intel 82865G graphics controller.
    Which does not work well with my newest version of 3D cad software.
    Is there any way to upgrade my machine? I have read that the Nvidia Geforce GO 5700 is now being used successfully in the 1710 however when I open the bottom of my machine I do not see an upgradeable card. It appears that the graphics controller is built into the motherboard
    Until upgrading to my new software for cad, it has been a wonderful workhorse (except for a bit of fan noise) and if anyone has recommendations as how to deal with that issue, I would appreciate hearing from you.
    Thanks :)
     
    walt s, Oct 1, 2007
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  2. Dreamer

    Dreamer The Bad Boy

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    It's not possible...

    Please read the stickies before posting next time.
     
    Dreamer, Oct 1, 2007
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    John Ratsey, Oct 1, 2007
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