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    Graphics or GPU upgrade

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by MIB1986, Mar 17, 2009.

  1. MIB1986

    MIB1986 Notebook Enthusiast

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    heya

    i have a Acer 5310, and i need to improve the graphics score in vista.

    it sits on 3.0 i have installed latest drivers etc...
    can i swap the GPU or just do some tweaks?

    So simply i guess my question is:
    1. is it the hardware reached its limits?
    2. is it the software/drivers need tweaking?

    can anyone help,

    i would like to be able to play GTA IV, :eek:

    i know its a long shot but it would be nice on the road to be able to chill out.
     
    MIB1986, Mar 17, 2009
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    MIB1986 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i get the error message of not high enough shadow 3.0 or above only. error.
     
    MIB1986, Mar 17, 2009
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    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    nope I have a 5315 and all you can upgrade is the ram, HDD and CPU ( if your VERY careful) If you want to tweak graphics speed drop it to XP and load it full of ram but I am not sure as to running any of the newer games
     
    crazycanuk, Mar 17, 2009
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  4. Hirohata

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    If I'm correct, this Acer has an integrated GPU, the GMA 950, right? There should be no way to upgrade the GPU no matter what. I'm sorry to say, but GTA IV is 110% impossible to run on your laptop.
     
    Hirohata, Mar 17, 2009
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  5. MIB1986

    MIB1986 Notebook Enthusiast

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    it currently has....

    T7250 - 2 @ 2.0Ghz
    2gb ram
    250gb hdd

    i believe im at my limit? is this true?
     
    MIB1986, Mar 17, 2009
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    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    yes it uses the 950 and has no upgrade path as it is a BGA chip on the board
    as forbeing at your limit... you can go to a 500 gb hdd but thats all
     
    crazycanuk, Mar 17, 2009
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  7. TehSuigi

    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    What? Most Acers have socketed CPUs, so if you want, you can upgrade to a faster Core 2 Duo (like the T8300 or T9300). That being said, it's not going to help your gaming one bit. The Aspire 5310 has the GMA X3100, which is integrated into your chipset. You cannot replace it.
    Thus, if you want to game on your notebook, swap your laptop for something with a dedicated graphics card (or heck, even a Radeon 3200 or GeForce 9400M G).
     
    TehSuigi, Mar 17, 2009
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