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    how to upgrade my graphic card?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by williamhlt, Feb 17, 2008.

  1. williamhlt

    williamhlt Newbie

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    guys, please help me out here... am using the acer aspire 5520with nvidia 7000m graphic card, 3gb ram..


    may I know whether my graphic card is upgradable?
     
    williamhlt, Feb 17, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You cannot upgrade an integrated graphics card, and most notebooks cannot be upgraded anyway.

    Please read the GPU Guide for more information.
     
    Greg, Feb 17, 2008
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    ahl395 Ahlball

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    ahl395, Feb 17, 2008
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The 7000m is an IGP...built into the chipset...cannot be changed.
     
    Greg, Feb 17, 2008
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  5. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    No way you can upgrade, it is an integrated card.


    Edit: I type verry slow.
     
    powerpack, Feb 17, 2008
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  6. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    IGP = Soldered onto motherboard = Not Upgradable.

    Sorry :(
     
    SmoothTofu, Feb 17, 2008
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  7. E30kid

    E30kid Notebook Deity

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    We should have a sign when you come in for the first time to either the GPU or Hardware side of the forum that says, "No, you cannot upgrade your Graphics card, you will never be able to upgrade an integrated chip."

    We should also have a link for if they are confused and direct them to the general gaming/gpu info thread.
     
    E30kid, Feb 17, 2008
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  8. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    We've made it as obvious as possible.

    1. It's a sticky.
    2. The sticky is titled: ****READ BEFORE POSTING**** Gaming General Info Sticky*****PLEASE READ*****
    3. Every time you type GPU Guide, it's an autolink.
     
    Lithus, Feb 17, 2008
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