Could I replace the graphics card with a geforce 770? I know it'd probably need a different power supply but is it possible to upgrade those parts?
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Hi Laura, We don't have anything proprietary on the machine so as long as the card and power supply fit in the chassis (and it should), you should be able to upgrade both easily :)
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Justin Fowler, Regarding upgrading the Video Card - We would suggest that you try the games you plan to play, and then decide based on whether or not the performance of the existing card is satisfactory for you. If you find that you would like to upgrade the card, the system is quite capable of being upgraded, as only non-proprietary parts are used in its assembly. Also, should you upgrade the video card, you will want to pay attention to the power requirements of the card you choose. You may or may not need to upgrade the power supply as well. Regardless, please note that the proper installation of any component - internal or external - that does not damage the system will *not* void your system warranty.
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Possibly in generic VGA mode, and don't expect gaming to work well. Finding drivers for something this old will be a challenge. I'd spend a few extra dollars and get something closer to current technology to ensure drivers are available.
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Go to the nvidia geforce page and all the info you need should be right there. You just might have to dig around in there or it could be simple to find like mine was.
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You can just make sure you uninstall the drivers for it while it is still plugged in. Once they're uninstalled remove the old card and add the new one. Install the new drivers that come with the card and you should be all good. I had issues with the drivers on the cd not matching the card so if all else fails just grab the newest driver online.Enjoy :D (R9 290 is a great card)
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Your card should fit fine, this motherboard handled my GTX 770 nicely (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CU9GOAO/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1). That being said, you should probably check your case, I had to buy a new case because the video card was too long for my old case. Unfortunately, I received a defective motherboard and I ended up with an MSI (sad really, because I wanted this board to work, I tried everything). Good luck.
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You would need to upgrade the power supply and get a better graphics card, costing you about another 300$ or so.
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Hey Ace, this is not a "huge" upgrade. I bumped up from a 460 to this and I really enjoy it, but I am still going to do the EVGA step up program and step up to either a 770 or 780.
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Not as it stands, you would need to add a decent graphics card for gaming and a more powerful PSU but it has upgradability for this with a PCI express 2.0 port on the motherboard
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looks like a single 770 needs 450w so it would seem that no is the answer? You would need a 1000w power supply I would suggest to have no potential issues
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I think it's possible to plug a mid-range graphics card like the nVidia geForce GT6xx series into the PCI slot. Don't know what kind of graphics card you have, but this unit is limited by its 300w power supply.
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Graphics Card = NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M GDDR3 (2.0GB) w/ Optimus Technology. Not sure why Amazon doesn't have this listed as a bullet point on the product description, but we'll look into and see if we can get it updated. Thanks! - XOTIC PC.
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The answer to this question is unfortunately not. The card currently in this computer is integrated, which means you can't exchange it, you'd have to replace the entire motherboard. And the graphics card is an Intel HD Graphics 4600, which is a pretty fair graphics card when you look at the benchmarks, but cannot act as a standalone processor like the nVidia GTx model cards can.
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I upgraded graphics card and power supply , however even before doing do it could still run newer games just average specs on graphics unless you upgrade , mainly lacks shadow detail (stock graphics card) but still def worth it
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This thing didn't work after 2 hours of play day of installation. Having read other disparaging reviews, and because I'm getting a bit of a runaround on trying to RMA it, I'd say avoid it. Went instead with a GTX 770 and no complaints.
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Well if you have the money, save for a 970, more performance and better power consumption. If you are still getting the 770. You should check your PSU if you have 2x6 & 2x8.My msi 770 came with 2x8 standalone connectors that u can use on your PSU but i didnt need it. MY PSU(Corsair CX600) has 2 2x8 connectors. Get a 600w Good PSU(Like corsair or seasonic or something)
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Short version: no. The video card in laptops can nearly never be upgraded. They are pretty much a custom fit. The processor my be able to be upgraded, but this model had an i7 and I doubt anyone would find much of an improvement with what's available for this socket. Nevermind, finding a cooling solution for the likely hotter processor in an already very hot, as in sometimes hot to the touch, laptop.