Acer Aspire M1920

[OnimegaX]

So I have this desktop ( http://www.acer.com.ph/ac/en/PH/content/model/PT.SGH08.001 ). It has no graphics card so I'm planning to upgrade. But said in here, it has only PCI-E X1 slot. Which means this rig is not gpu upgradable? please please help me. I am planning to put Radeon HD 5570 1GB DDR3 here. ((

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Afraid not. ( still looking but it seems that way )
And the 250 W power supply is not enough anyway.

 

[OnimegaX]

I'm willing to upgrade my psu. I can't believe that this rig is not upgradable. There should be someway ((( FML

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Can you just open your case and see inside for yourself ?

It has to look like the top slot, the yellow one ( in this case ) http://www.google.nl/imgres?imgurl=http://murfsgarage.cybertechhelp.com/images/pcislots.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid%3D218541&h=600&w=800&sz=227&tbnid=PUMI92gF8SmtmM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=120&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dpci-e%2Bslot%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=pci-e+slot&usg=__XhemsnUK73Wbw5FX8RGG79VXieA=&docid=cwzHw31Ve06z1M&sa=X&ei=K4AyUK3kPOOx0QW2xIHgDA&ved=0CGUQ9QEwAg&dur=3025

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Euh, the big yellow one that is, the one with pci-e x 16

 

[OnimegaX]

I will update you asap. Thanks for helping me.

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Ok, till later.

 

[OnimegaX]

Hey Rob, does this info helps? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_chipsets and http://www.tragant.de/pdf/32887-4c5ab521ddad2.pdf . Btw I have G41 Chipset, does that mean its my motherboard? Im really sorry. Im so new at this so please forgive me.

So imma sleep now and the first thing I'm gonna do tom is check this rig and pray that x16 slot exists

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

I don't think that info says much.

Only way to be sure is to have a look.

I'll help you praying

 

[OnimegaX]

Here are the pictures of my rig. Oh god I hope I have x16 pin or I hope its compatible with Radeon HD 5570

 

[Deemo13]

Wow, you do have a PCI-E X16, which means you are in luck. You will be able to upgrade that power supply and get a new graphics card then! What's your budget friend?

EDIT: I intended to make this post a bit longer. A good PSU is going to set you back $45-$60 depending on your budget and the card you pick.

 

[OnimegaX]

REALLY?! JESUS IM SO HAPPY! I'm just planning to put Radeon HD 5570 1GB DDR3. My budget is about 60$ for both psu and graphics. I read in the internet that HD 5570 uses low watts therefore its not that demanding. So maybe I don't need branded psu?

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Rejoice, rejoice, hallelujah. :lol:

Yep, that's an pci-e slot. It would have been a stupid mobo if it hadn't had one.

Now about that 5570 and psu ; you won't be able to get them both for 60 i think. But in spite of what i said earlier ( stupid me ) i think it will run on your 250W psu.

The 7750 would be a lot better and also possible on that psu but it's a bit more than 60 $.

If you wanne buy a new psu go for a good brand like Corsair, Antec, XFX, Seasonic. They cost around 50-60$.

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

And clean that dust out of your pc.

 

[OnimegaX]

So its a x16 PCI Express? DDD

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Yah.
I saw a 1920 with a pci-e slot in the specs, only the "SGH08.001" was different. You might have that model.

 

[OnimegaX]

Thank you very much sir! Will post the here again when HD 5570 works

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Or when it doesn't . . . :lol: It would be nice to know if it works.

Good luck.

 

[OnimegaX]

Btw, is there anyway that you can monitor the wattage that your pc uses? and is 250watts + HD 5570 1GB DDR3 sufficient for games like dota 2, heroes of newerth. etc and some online games?

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

You can calculate it with a program. Only can't remember how it's called . . . I'll try to find it.

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/253835-10-which-calculator-trust

 

[OnimegaX]

Okay so here's my specs:

http://www.acer.com.ph/ac/en/PH/content/model/PT.SGH08.001

So first of all, I want to ask if Acer provides generic / branded power supply.

I'm planning to buy HD 5570 DDR3 1GB, play games like cod:mw3, heroes of newerth, dota 2, LoL. So do I need to upgrade my power supply?

If yes, sadly I'm low on budget ( Student ) so I think I can only afford generic power supplies.

I heard that HD 5570 is not that demanding/hungry so will it be okay with, lets say 600w generic psu?

Btw I'm from Philippines and forgive me for my english.

Please help me with this problem. Thank you-

 

[Deemo13]

Yea the 5570 should run without a new PSU in that computer, it doesnt use much power.

 

[Deemo13]

You have a 250W, so it depends o the amperage of the 12V rail. Would you be willing to check the label for us?

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Double thread actually, we answered him already.

( though we forgot there to ask for the Amps )