New to laptops

Computer_Junkie · 07-31-2005, 09:30 AM

I have just recently bought my first laptop as detailed below, and have a couple of rookie questions to ask.

* It has PCI Express (does this mean that i can upgrade my video and if not what is it used for?)

* Is there a need to upgrade my memory?

Not that i am looking to have the super computer (or i would have kept my desktop), as i am totally satisfied with my laptop now but if it can be better then why not right!

Thanks.

[-0MEGA-] · 07-31-2005, 02:42 PM

you have a good amount of memory, although upgrading it wouldnt hurt, and you can't updrage your video card. I am unclear on why they call it PCI Express cause you cant actually put a normal PCI-E card in it.

X24 · 07-31-2005, 05:30 PM

they call it PCI-express, becuase thats the way the card is hooked up.

Its not that it uses the same thing that a normal desktop uses, but it connects like it, so it is faster then if it was connected some other way.

IDK how to explain it the best, but thats the best way i could think of explaining it......

XHotxEx791 · 07-31-2005, 06:37 PM

They call it that because they use a pci-express bus on the motherboard. depending on manufacturer doubt you can upgrade, except for ones that you can get when you purchase.

X24 · 07-31-2005, 07:38 PM

yes, 90% off them you can't unless like alienware makes them.

But some dells you can upgrade with a better one from dell spare parts.

Computer_Junkie · 07-31-2005, 11:52 PM

Thanks- but that sucks!

X24 · 08-01-2005, 02:25 AM

Yes, but its still a good laptop.

alanuofm · 08-01-2005, 06:04 AM

i just looked on the site. if you buy a video card from acer it should connect to the pci express. they sell that same model with x700. contact acer.

Computer_Junkie · 08-03-2005, 01:05 AM

I just checked the site for products but i did not find anything, so i have sent an email to Acer and a waiting thier response. i will post later once i find out thanks

X24 · 08-03-2005, 04:12 AM

ya, i don't know if acer has a spare parts place.

07-31-2005, 09:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Computer_Junkie New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 13	New to laptops I have just recently bought my first laptop as detailed below, and have a couple of rookie questions to ask. * It has PCI Express (does this mean that i can upgrade my video and if not what is it used for?) * Is there a need to upgrade my memory? Not that i am looking to have the super computer (or i would have kept my desktop), as i am totally satisfied with my laptop now but if it can be better then why not right! Thanks. __________________ Acer Aspire 1690 Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition SP2 Intel® Pentium® M Processor 715 (2MB L2 cache, 1.50GHz, 400MHz FSB) 512MB (256/256) DDR2 533 SDRAM 80GB hard drive integrated DVD-Dual drive (DVD+/-RW) 15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) TFT display with Acer® CrystalBrite Technology Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 802.11b/g WLAN, 10/100 LAN, V.92 modem PCI Express Creative I-Trigue 2200 speakers Logitech media wireless opitical mouse 10 button w/scroll

07-31-2005, 05:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
X24 Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 954	they call it PCI-express, becuase thats the way the card is hooked up. Its not that it uses the same thing that a normal desktop uses, but it connects like it, so it is faster then if it was connected some other way. IDK how to explain it the best, but thats the best way i could think of explaining it...... __________________ AMD 4200+ X2 Foxconn A7GM-S 2gb Wintec AMPX+2gb OCZ gold 80gb windows+320gb storage Nvidia 8800GT Coolermax cr-550 19"WS Hanns-G lcd

07-31-2005, 06:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
XHotxEx791 Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hawaii Age: 18 Posts: 318	They call it that because they use a pci-express bus on the motherboard. depending on manufacturer doubt you can upgrade, except for ones that you can get when you purchase. __________________ damasta55r-computing.net tech-forums.net cnet gamespot computerforum.com (banned account)

07-31-2005, 07:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
X24 Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 954	yes, 90% off them you can't unless like alienware makes them. But some dells you can upgrade with a better one from dell spare parts. __________________ AMD 4200+ X2 Foxconn A7GM-S 2gb Wintec AMPX+2gb OCZ gold 80gb windows+320gb storage Nvidia 8800GT Coolermax cr-550 19"WS Hanns-G lcd

07-31-2005, 11:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Computer_Junkie New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 13	Thanks- but that sucks! __________________ Acer Aspire 1690 Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition SP2 Intel® Pentium® M Processor 715 (2MB L2 cache, 1.50GHz, 400MHz FSB) 512MB (256/256) DDR2 533 SDRAM 80GB hard drive integrated DVD-Dual drive (DVD+/-RW) 15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) TFT display with Acer® CrystalBrite Technology Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 802.11b/g WLAN, 10/100 LAN, V.92 modem PCI Express Creative I-Trigue 2200 speakers Logitech media wireless opitical mouse 10 button w/scroll

07-31-2005, 02:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 26,897	you have a good amount of memory, although upgrading it wouldnt hurt, and you can't updrage your video card. I am unclear on why they call it PCI Express cause you cant actually put a normal PCI-E card in it.

08-01-2005, 02:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
X24 Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 954	Yes, but its still a good laptop. __________________ AMD 4200+ X2 Foxconn A7GM-S 2gb Wintec AMPX+2gb OCZ gold 80gb windows+320gb storage Nvidia 8800GT Coolermax cr-550 19"WS Hanns-G lcd

08-01-2005, 06:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
alanuofm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,630	i just looked on the site. if you buy a video card from acer it should connect to the pci express. they sell that same model with x700. contact acer.

08-03-2005, 01:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
Computer_Junkie New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 13	I just checked the site for products but i did not find anything, so i have sent an email to Acer and a waiting thier response. i will post later once i find out thanks __________________ Acer Aspire 1690 Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition SP2 Intel® Pentium® M Processor 715 (2MB L2 cache, 1.50GHz, 400MHz FSB) 512MB (256/256) DDR2 533 SDRAM 80GB hard drive integrated DVD-Dual drive (DVD+/-RW) 15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) TFT display with Acer® CrystalBrite Technology Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 802.11b/g WLAN, 10/100 LAN, V.92 modem PCI Express Creative I-Trigue 2200 speakers Logitech media wireless opitical mouse 10 button w/scroll

08-03-2005, 04:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
X24 Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 954	ya, i don't know if acer has a spare parts place. __________________ AMD 4200+ X2 Foxconn A7GM-S 2gb Wintec AMPX+2gb OCZ gold 80gb windows+320gb storage Nvidia 8800GT Coolermax cr-550 19"WS Hanns-G lcd

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