Integrated Graphics..

[amir4pro]

Im thinking about buying this computer.
it has a nice processor and enough ram and hard drive space.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=BDL10003194&CMP=BAC-FS_hbad_t1_s2-EN


The only problem is the Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 7100.

If I buy a Sapphire 512mb 4850 do you think the integrated graphics will interfere or cause any problems?

 

[dagger]

No, it'll be automatically disabled.

 

[zenmaster]

You need to find out the PSU Specs..........
There is a change it could not handle that GPU..........

 

[mactronix]

When you install the new card it SHOULD automatically dissable the onboard graphics. This isnt always the case but most times it does. If it dosent then there is a setting in the bios to turn it of yourself.
If this does happen (It really shouldnt) and you need more advice on entering the bios and where to find the settings just post and someone will assist you

Mactronix

 

[orangegator]

You need to find out the PSU Specs..........
There is a change it could not handle that GPU..........

+1
It's very likely you'd need a bigger psu to power the HD 4850. Most oem computers come with small power supplies.

 

[Shadow703793]

+1 foe zenmaster on the PSU. Knowing Acer they probably put in a 350 or 400W OEM PSU. Most here recommends a quality PSU with more than 450W. By quality I mean PC Power & Cooling, Antec, OCZ, Corsair.

@OP: Would you be interested in DIY build?

 

[Outlander_04]

Theres even a chance the mb in that computer does NOT have a pci-e slot and cant be upgraded with an add in card .

 

[amir4pro]

alright thnx

i see that the psu is only 300w
I'll consider buying a different system

 

[amir4pro]

well i dont have a problem with building a system.

The only thing that concerns me is the price. I'm on a really tight budget of about $700 (w/o shipping) which has to include cpu, mobo, ram, gpu, psu, case and a cooler.

I live in Canada and I'll be buying the system from newegg.

 

[zenmaster]

Will you need to purchase an OS?
We will assume no........
but if you do, let us know.......

Case/PSU Combo - $120 (RC690+Real Power Pro 550w)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119142

GigaByte P45-DS3L - $126
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128345

E7300 - $147
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115132

2GB DDR2-800 - $30
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227189

640GB WD HDD - $86
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

Artic Freezer 7 Cooler - $33
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

4850 - $170 After Rebate
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102770

Total - $712 After Rebate........

 

[MrMeth]

If you live in canada ( I do to ) you cant order from newegg unless you have a friend over there who will let you use there address , newegg doesnt ship to canada !! I know it sucks but its part of life here in canada !! Our southern neighbors keep all the goodies for themselves !!! lol

 

[dagger]

If you live in canada ( I do to ) you cant order from newegg unless you have a friend over there who will let you use there address , newegg doesnt ship to canada !! I know it sucks but its part of life here in canada !! Our southern neighbors keep all the goodies for themselves !!! lol

Aren't you a bit out of date?

http://www.newegg.ca/

 

[orangegator]

Guess you haven't heard about www.newegg.ca

 

[MrMeth]

Zenmaster he cant order from new he has to do something like tigerdirect.ca

 

[MrMeth]

Just check the link .. when did this happen ?

 

[huron]

newegg Canada opened a month or so ago.

Good for our friends to the north.

 

[Shadow703793]

^+1.

But seriously though, you Canadians still overpay. Also how about the gas prices there? During summer when I was in Canadia it was $1.25/L (~$4/Gal).

 

[dagger]

^+1.

But seriously though, you Canadians still overpay. Also how about the gas prices there? During summer when I was in Canadia it was $1.25/L (~$4/Gal).

Lol, Americans and their SUVs + cheap gas.

I know a guy who went up north, and was caught doing 100 miles per hour because he thought the speed limit was in miles/hr instead of kilometer/hr.

 

[amir4pro]

its gone down to $0.80/L

and i dont need an os

 

[amir4pro]

I'm also wondering if a 4850 is really necessary. I got a 20" Samsung monitor and i don't do too much heavy gaming (nothing near crysis)

 

[MrMeth]

well you guys got me there is a newegg.ca , the prices are nothing compared to the regular newegg but its another option for us !!