Hi, I have an Acer Aspire V3-571-9890 and i was wondering if I can put in a new graphics card using a PCI or PCI-e slot, but i don't know if it has one of those slots, if you can help that would be great. If it doesn't have one, is it possible to get a PCI or PCI-e slot and put it in the laptop?
Does my Laptop Have a PCI-e or PCI slot?
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unoriginal1
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Laptops have neither PCIe or PCI slots (the type used in Desktops). Only laptops designed to support upgradable graphics have the necessary MXM connectors.
In your case, it does appear that Acer offers the laptop with both the integrated Intel video adapter (HD 4000) and an optional Nvidia video adapter. What does your system have now?
In your case, it does appear that Acer offers the laptop with both the integrated Intel video adapter (HD 4000) and an optional Nvidia video adapter. What does your system have now?
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Somebody must be confused. There is no way to install a dedicated desktop video card inside your laptop. It is physically impossible. There are video adapters that use a MXM format that can be installed into some laptops.
If your system has such a slot and you can find a supported adapter (I would recommend you try to use the same model that Acer uses for max heat, power, and fit compatibility), then you can install it.
If your system has such a slot and you can find a supported adapter (I would recommend you try to use the same model that Acer uses for max heat, power, and fit compatibility), then you can install it.
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Go to Google Shopping and search for these terms "acer mxm geforce" and you'll see what I mean.
http://www.google.com/shopping
http://www.google.com/shopping
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No one that answered was wrong. You got someone that didn't know what the hell they were talking about.
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So Pretty much what I said at the start.. I had checked you specs..
http://store.acer.com/store/acerna/en_US/pd/ThemeID.30483300/productID.258312200
And saw it has the Intel graphics.. and at that price you would not get MXM (and no mention in the specs) so we are back to "without some serious surgery (and tech capability WAY beyond yours) you cant change the graphics"
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http://store.acer.com/store/acerna/en_US/pd/ThemeID.30483300/productID.258312200
And saw it has the Intel graphics.. and at that price you would not get MXM (and no mention in the specs) so we are back to "without some serious surgery (and tech capability WAY beyond yours) you cant change the graphics"
Cheers
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Yes, you mostly would have to change your motherboard which is not easy on a laptop. I suggest that you buy a new assembled desktop which will be good.
Every laptop is not compatible with any motherboard. It has it's own motherboard which shouldn't be replaced.
Don't try to mess with your laptop, you'll ruin it. I have also
Every laptop is not compatible with any motherboard. It has it's own motherboard which shouldn't be replaced.
Don't try to mess with your laptop, you'll ruin it. I have also
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