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    VGN-A517M Graphics Card

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by mbhook, Dec 20, 2008.

  1. mbhook

    mbhook Newbie

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    I have a now ageing A517M that uses ATI Mobility Radeon X600 graphics but unfortunately the card is now playing up. I can't find any software issues and suspect it is hardware.

    A simple question can I replace it, my suspicion and initial research says no. If it is no, is the laptop essentially scrap?

    Thanks in advance

    M
     
    mbhook, Dec 20, 2008
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  2. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    No. What softwaer(games?) are you trying to run?
     
    WILLY S, Dec 21, 2008
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    Mainly WoW and LOTRO but some other more dedicated PC rather than online games.
     
    mbhook, Dec 23, 2008
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  4. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    WOW had a graphics update with wraith of the lich king which might explain poor performance.
    Are you seeing artifacts when you play games?
    If not try updating your drivers(always a good thing to try first)
     
    WILLY S, Dec 23, 2008
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