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    7720G Video card upgrade

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by A Civilized Man, Feb 2, 2008.

  1. A Civilized Man

    A Civilized Man Newbie

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    Well i decided to do it. I ordered an 8600M GT last week and its in the air now should be with me by early next week il post some screens when i get it. 1 question im gona upgrade my cpu to a T8100 should i use thermal paste or a pad or nothing?


    Edit: I now just ordered my new T8100 and Arctic Silver 5 from scan.co.uk.
     
    A Civilized Man, Feb 2, 2008
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  2. bigspin

    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    Use Thermal paste for your CPU/GPU (Arctic Silver is good) :D
     
    bigspin, Feb 2, 2008
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  3. A Civilized Man

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    Phase 2 complete i successfully upgraded my cpu to a T8100 :) and as for phase 1 my 8600M GT hasnt arrived yet :(
     
    A Civilized Man, Feb 6, 2008
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  4. paynej

    paynej Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just the guy I wanted to meet!!!

    I also have the 7720 (6395)....

    What BIOS level did you have to be at to use the Penryn?

    Also, was the video card an MXM-II?

    Those two questions can save me quite a bit of time.

    Thanks!
     
    paynej, Feb 12, 2008
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  5. Van Capri

    Van Capri Notebook Consultant

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    Have you folks found out how to use advanced bios settings? ´Couse i have none :(, is there any way to access them?
     
    Van Capri, Feb 21, 2008
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