AX3400-E3212 Graphics change help!

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by FireSkull, Mar 24, 2011.

  1. FireSkull

    FireSkull Private E-2

    Hi guys, I need your help!
    I have Acer Aspire AX3400-E3212 this is low-profile computer it is 220W power suply and i have problems with changing graphics in this computer... I have about 110$ in my budget. I'm pretty newbie in this stuff, so can you guys help me to finde the most powerfull upgrade for gaming (Alien Swarm, Left 4 Dead 2, Portal 2 and s.o...) in my budget... May be my question sounds wrong but I really need your help...

    If it is possible give me please products available on http://www.newegg.ca/

    Thank you in advice!
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Mar 25, 2011
    FireSkull, Mar 24, 2011
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  2. abekl

    abekl First Sergeant

    What kind of slot for a graphics card does this computer have? Do you know the web page for this model?
     
    abekl, Mar 25, 2011
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  3. FireSkull

    FireSkull Private E-2

    Unfortunately exactly this model is no longer available on site i bought it, so i don't know pages with this model but i'm pretty sure that you can just compare it to all AX3400 series models. Cause they are all pretty similar.
    As for graphic card slot i made photo by my self and here is one i found in internet...
    Here you go...
    Photo from internet
    My photo
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Mar 25, 2011
    FireSkull, Mar 25, 2011
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  4. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Does your ACER AX3400 look like this HERE

    If so the Spec Sheet is on that page above for tech specs of ports etc


    But I would not go for much better than what would have already been a spec item of that PC in the ATi Radeon 5770 card HERE as your PSU is very weak at 220W, for a powerful card you would be looking at more a 600w PSU +.
     
    DavidGP, Mar 25, 2011
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  5. FireSkull

    FireSkull Private E-2

    Yeah that's why i asked you guys... Cause probably i will need to buy PSU too... So the question is actually: "Do I need to buy PSU and what card, to get the most powerful effect?"
    And yes my computer looks exactly like your on picture...
     
    FireSkull, Mar 25, 2011
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  6. FireSkull

    FireSkull Private E-2

    Come on guys help me some one! Anybody I need your help!
     
    FireSkull, Mar 26, 2011
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  7. abekl

    abekl First Sergeant

    I looked at the pictures, and your power supply. It looks proprietary to me, so I don't think you'll be able to find a more powerful replacement, which them leads me to the conclusion that you won't be able to power a powerful graphics card.

    I think your best bet is to start a new build, and simply scavenge whatever parts you can, if any, from the old system. Sorry, that's how it goes when you buy a brand that uses proprietary parts.
     
    abekl, Mar 26, 2011
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  8. FireSkull

    FireSkull Private E-2

    What about Off case power suply?:confused
     
    FireSkull, Mar 27, 2011
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  9. FireSkull

    FireSkull Private E-2

    Sorry but you typed 5770 and gave me result of 5570 search... Which on you think gona work?
     
    FireSkull, Mar 29, 2011
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