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    Replaceing graphics card in an Acer Aspire AS6930-645

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by cidesplague, Oct 9, 2008.

  1. cidesplague

    cidesplague Newbie

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    I was wondering if can replace the graphics card in an Acer Aspire AS6930-6455. The grapics card is a Intel gma 4500MHD. If the card is not changeable would anyone happen to know a laptop with a Mobility Radeon HD 3650 or GeForce 8600M GS in the 800 price range, sorry straped for cash kinda . Thanks to anyone who can help.
     
    cidesplague, Oct 9, 2008
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  2. nomoredell

    nomoredell Notebook Deity

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    NO NO! ! ....
     
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  3. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    the intel 4500 graphics card is integrated meaning its a chipset soldered directly to the motherboard. You cannot upgrade a system which has an integrated graphics card.
    If you are looking for something with one of those cards, try the dell studio 15, older vostro/latitude/the nbr marketplace, or maybe a gateway.
    It will be hard to find a new system with a decent graphics card for $800, so you may have to buy one used.

    K-TRON
     
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  4. Bartlett

    Bartlett The Prophet

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    nope, sorry but you cannot replace the graphics card on that one. it is integrated so its soldered onto the board, and doesnt just pop out after taking out screws.



    note: holy crap, 3 people replied at 7:49
     
    Bartlett, Oct 9, 2008
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