Acer Ipimb-AR Compatible?

[Asger_Grimrson]

I have the task of putting a graphics card, and cpu on the Acer Ipimb-AR Motherboard.
Although, No where can I find a list of compatible parts for this Motherboard. So I ask the gods of Toms Hardware to aid me.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

CPU info here though it's not official so may not be accurate, depends where the seller got info from:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acer-IPIMB-AR-Motherboard-Gateway-DX4870-B75-LGA-1155-DDR3-HDMI-Rev-1-02A-/141359545190

(Scroll halfway down page for specs and CPU compatibility).

 

[Calvin7]

Support Intel Socket: LGA 1155. (95W Max TDP) (Ivy Bridge, Sandy Bridge)
* Core i7 3770 (K), 2700, 2600 (K)
* Core i5 3570 (K), 3450, 3330, 2500, 2400, 2300
* Core i3 3240, 3225, 3220

The Thermal Design Power (TDP) is the average maximum power a processor can dissipate while running commercially available software. TDP is primarily used as a guideline for manufacturers of thermal solutions (heatsinks/fans, etc) which tells them how much heat their solution should dissipate.

Graphics Card may require a more powerful power supply, however current video card models should work. Upgrading the video card usually requires disabling "Secure Boot" in the BIOS otherwise you just get a black screen.

http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/specs-ipimb-ar-7h27292011/