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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: Popeye44 on July 29, 2016, 02:25:13 PM

Title: Can I upgrade this computer to meet AH III requirements?
Post by: Popeye44 on July 29, 2016, 02:25:13 PM

I have a ACER Aspire AX-1470-ur308.

I think it was made so you can't upgrade?

True or False?

Appreciate any help.

 :old:

Title: Re: Can I upgrade this computer to meet AH III requirements?
Post by: Ramesis on July 29, 2016, 02:39:10 PM

As far as I know, there is no box that cannot be upgraded.
The limitation is how you are willing to spend  :aok
Ram
 

Title: Re: Can I upgrade this computer to meet AH III requirements?
Post by: The Fugitive on July 29, 2016, 04:41:12 PM

It does seem to have a PCI x16 slot so it could take a video card. Biggest issues are it is a "small form factor" which means gaming video card most likely wont fit, and the 200watt powersupply would have to upgraded, again worrying about "fit".

Do you have a "Frankenstein Lab" in your cellar?

Title: Re: Can I upgrade this computer to meet AH III requirements?
Post by: Drane on July 29, 2016, 05:07:15 PM

Hello Popeye44,

This computer has a proprietary power supply so it may or may not run a new video card.

The bad news is that the small case requires a low profile (1/2 height) video card. Not many choices there.

Just browsing newegg.com there isn't a 2GB to 4GB DDR5 memory low profile video card available. Only found DDR3 memory video cards. You would be disappointed with performance.

Recommendation - Time to hand this one down and spend the upgrade money on something that is upgrade-able for power supply and full height video cards. 

Title: Re: Can I upgrade this computer to meet AH III requirements?
Post by: Bizman on July 30, 2016, 03:14:30 AM

As has been said, everything can be done but would it be worth the investment. In your case you'd need a new case, a video card and a power supply to start with. That would make roughly $300 at the very least with a GTX 950 video card which won't satisfy you in the long run. Sell the Acer for $100 or more if you can and build a new one.

Title: Re: Can I upgrade this computer to meet AH III requirements?
Post by: Popeye44 on July 30, 2016, 10:12:31 AM

Thank you guys....Think I'll get a new computer.
 :cheers:

Title: Re: Can I upgrade this computer to meet AH III requirements?
Post by: Bizman on July 30, 2016, 01:07:26 PM

Quote from: Popeye44 on July 30, 2016, 10:12:31 AM

Thank you guys....Think I'll get a new computer.
 :cheers:

Send the specs here before buying to get the best bang for your buck.  :cheers: