Can I upgrade my graphics card..?

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  1. Posts : 71
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
       #1

    Can I upgrade my graphics card..?


    Just took a look inside my PC and the HDMI/VGA port is on the motherboard..
    Was wondering if its possible to upgrade it to something with 2 HDMI + VGA?

    PC: Acer Aspire-X1301

    Board layout: HERE

    On board #16 & #17
    16 - PCI Express x16 slot
    17 - PCI Express x1 slot

    Can I connect a upgraded graphics card to these? If so what wires do I need?

    Sorry for the nooby post
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  2. Posts : 7,379
    Windows 7 ultimate x64
       #2

    Hey Jacko,

    Yes, you can put a graphic card on your mobo.

    But, first thing. How much you want to spent? What power supply you have? We can suggest better if we get the answers. :)

    For starters, try some of these and keep us posted.

    PCI Express x16 HDMI | eBay
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  3. Posts : 71
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    archer said:
    Hey Jacko,

    Yes, you can put a graphic card on your mobo.

    But, first thing. How much you want to spent? What power supply you have? We can suggest better if we get the answers. :)

    For starters, try some of these and keep us posted.

    PCI Express x16 HDMI | eBay
    Ok, Well I've attached some pictures of some specs on my PC.. Should help.
    Edit: Won't upload, links below.

    & I'm from the UK, I'm not sure exactly how much I want to spend..
    Looking on upgrading a couple of things
    - RAM 2x 8GB
    - Graphics card
    - HDD (was 1TB but it broke, Haven't had time to check it yet)

    Anything else that can be recommended !

    PICTURE 1
    PICTURE 2
    PICTURE 3
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  4. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #4

    A good solid state drive is a good upgrade to consider - it will really speed up your system
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  5. Posts : 71
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Golden said:
    A good solid state drive is a good upgrade to consider - it will really speed up your system
    Whats one of those?
    Could it be connected via ESATA?
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  6. Posts : 7,379
    Windows 7 ultimate x64
       #6

    jacko900000 said:
    archer said:
    Hey Jacko,

    Yes, you can put a graphic card on your mobo.

    But, first thing. How much you want to spent? What power supply you have? We can suggest better if we get the answers. :)

    For starters, try some of these and keep us posted.

    PCI Express x16 HDMI | eBay
    Ok, Well I've attached some pictures of some specs on my PC.. Should help.
    Edit: Won't upload, links below.

    & I'm from the UK, I'm not sure exactly how much I want to spend..
    Looking on upgrading a couple of things
    - RAM 2x 8GB
    - Graphics card
    - HDD (was 1TB but it broke, Haven't had time to check it yet)

    Anything else that can be recommended !

    PICTURE 1
    PICTURE 2
    PICTURE 3
    Reason I asked for the budget, because the hardware you mentioned comes in lot of varieties. Once you decide a range, we can give you best choice for your PC. As already mentioned by Golden above that a SSD is a good choice for speeding up the system.
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  7. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #7

    jacko900000 said:
    Golden said:
    A good solid state drive is a good upgrade to consider - it will really speed up your system
    Whats one of those?
    Could it be connected via ESATA?
    Use it as an internal disk to install Windows/Programs too.

    Solid-state drive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    SSD vs HDD: What's the Difference? | PCMag.com
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  8. Posts : 71
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    archer said:
    jacko900000 said:
    archer said:
    Hey Jacko,

    Yes, you can put a graphic card on your mobo.

    But, first thing. How much you want to spent? What power supply you have? We can suggest better if we get the answers. :)

    For starters, try some of these and keep us posted.

    PCI Express x16 HDMI | eBay
    Ok, Well I've attached some pictures of some specs on my PC.. Should help.
    Edit: Won't upload, links below.

    & I'm from the UK, I'm not sure exactly how much I want to spend..
    Looking on upgrading a couple of things
    - RAM 2x 8GB
    - Graphics card
    - HDD (was 1TB but it broke, Haven't had time to check it yet)

    Anything else that can be recommended !

    PICTURE 1
    PICTURE 2
    PICTURE 3
    Reason I asked for the budget, because the hardware you mentioned comes in lot of varieties. Once you decide a range, we can give you best choice for your PC. As already mentioned by Golden above that a SSD is a good choice for speeding up the system.
    Thanks,
    I've seen 8GB RAM in Maplins for £50 each.
    Graphics card - £80?
    HDD/SSD - £100 (if its good)
    Power supply - Not sure, Show me?
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  10. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       #10

    To better help us to help you would you please add your systems specs? Here's the correct way to do it. :SystemInfo See Your System Specs Under System Manufacturer/Model Number add whether it is a desktop or laptop and whether self built. Very important

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