How To Know Which Graphics....

tlf_fan
tlf_fan Member Posts: 7 New User
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i have an aspire ax1301...it has a nvidia geforce 9200. i want to know if it is possible to upgrade, since it says integrated. and if it can be upgraded, which one do i need? any help would be great!!

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  • Juzzo
    Juzzo Member Posts: 117 Troubleshooter
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    Takes a little research, but is actually a pretty easy process.

    Your computer has a PCI Express x1 and one PCI Express x16 for expansion. It also has a 220w power supply.


    Expansion slot wise (the PCI express slots) gives you a huge range of options, the power supply, not so much. (Will more than likely have to swap it out as well)

    I suggest shopping for a Gfx card that fits one of the expansion slots (and your budget/performance needs), and then shopping for a power-supply that has the wattage (and plug ends) to run it.


    (An installed gfx card will override onboard graphics)

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  • Juzzo
    Juzzo Member Posts: 117 Troubleshooter
    Answer ✓

    Takes a little research, but is actually a pretty easy process.

    Your computer has a PCI Express x1 and one PCI Express x16 for expansion. It also has a 220w power supply.


    Expansion slot wise (the PCI express slots) gives you a huge range of options, the power supply, not so much. (Will more than likely have to swap it out as well)

    I suggest shopping for a Gfx card that fits one of the expansion slots (and your budget/performance needs), and then shopping for a power-supply that has the wattage (and plug ends) to run it.


    (An installed gfx card will override onboard graphics)

  • tlf_fan
    tlf_fan Member Posts: 7 New User

    thank you so much, i'll check into it. want to play my sims3. again, i thank you!

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