Author Topic: Acer Aspire X3200 Owner's Thread (Modifications/Maintainance) (Read 95370 times)

cHess · « **Reply #30 on:** Nov 12, 2008 at 08:40 AM »

Also would like to upgrade the video card. Accdg to this link. http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2008/09/23/lighting-review-of-t.html

"The Integrated IGP is a new bred of Nvidia hybrid SLI. As previous suggested, 8400GS/8500GT can be used to support GeForce Boost (means combine GF8200 IGP and discrete card 3D processing power). You can also hook up with hight GF9xxx, which will use Hybrid power (shut down discrete card power when running 2D and TV output) but not GF Boost (it seems IGP is too slow compared to GF9x, so 3D is delegated to discrete card *entirely*).

Low profile with half hight PCIex16 is required. But I think heat dissipation will become major problem except you mod your case."

jackryan · « **Reply #31 on:** Nov 12, 2008 at 09:21 AM »

Quote from: Alfie on Nov 11, 2008 at 06:27 PM

I discovered a defect with my Acer, hope that it does not affect yours.

The LAN is susceptible to overheating.

I found this out,when I placed my 512mb usb at the usb port beneath the LAN to act as a ready boost, after converting 2 titles to DVD,at around 2 hours of processing, I lost my network,and the line could not be detected. I took out the line and noticed that the usb was very hot so I turned off the desktop and let it cool down and true enough after an hour the network was back.

This happened the 2nd time when my wireless keyboard and mouse had to have their batteries changed and when I was trying to connect them, again, I lost my network.The usb port was proximal to my LAN; It came back after turning it off for an hour.

I guess this is a problem with mother boards such as these.
Hopefully, I hope it'll give way soon during the warranty, or simply not recur.
Seemingly, building one with a reliably known Mobo is really better as what Nerveblocker did.

Will it be the same if you use an external USB hub?

Alfie · « **Reply #32 on:** Nov 12, 2008 at 06:42 PM »

I have not tried it yet, I will and hopefully the problem will not recur, best thing really is not to use the usb ports at the back continuously.

Geren · « **Reply #33 on:** Nov 13, 2008 at 12:54 AM »

Upgrade Options for video card...
New video card released - Nvidia 9500 GT Low profile

Specifications:
Model: PVT95GYALG
Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x16
Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
- Core clock: 550MHz
- Stream Processors: 32
Memory:
- Memory Clock: 800MHz
- Memory Size: 512MB
- Memory Interface: 128-bit
- Memory Type: GDDR2
3D API:
- DirectX: DirectX 10
- OpenGL: OpenGL 2.1
Ports:
- D-SUB: 1
- DVI: 1
- TV-Out: HDTV / S-Video Out
RAMDAC: 400 MHz
Max Resolution: 2560 x 1600
RoHS Compliant: Yes
SLI Supported: Yes
Cooler: With Fan
Dual-Link DVI Supported: Yes
HDCP Ready: Yes

Hope it will be available soon in the local market.

cHess · « **Reply #34 on:** Nov 13, 2008 at 08:39 AM »

Same thing here. I noticed na kung babad ang USB sa likod nawawala. At mainit ang USB pag tinanggal. Mukhang di pede matagalang nakakabit ang USB sa likod.

hanzoh74 · « **Reply #35 on:** Nov 15, 2008 at 12:17 AM »

only palit geforce 8400 can fit into its slot coz the other videocards are wider especially the powerful ones,i tried to insert my 8500 but it wont fit in... :'( i mean it can fit into the slot but u have to remove its cover to the sides.....but i heard smaller versions are coming so lets hope that its true....but dnt worry 8400 is not so bad as long as u combine it with 8200 which will become 8500(8200+8400=geforce 8500)

Alfie · « **Reply #36 on:** Nov 16, 2008 at 08:42 AM »

I just want to share to those that are also having problems with their LAN,that I think I've solve my problem but using a Network Port Switch. Hopefully this will cure this malady.

Costs me 380 pesos at CDR-King

jackryan · « **Reply #37 on:** Nov 16, 2008 at 10:45 AM »

Hopefully Acer gets to hear of this problem. It seems to be a design problem. But hey, for php 380 workaround, the Acer model is still a best buy especially now with XBMC :-)

thesaint · « **Reply #38 on:** Nov 16, 2008 at 11:40 AM »

Yun talaga ang design nila siguro. Small form factor ika nga...
Space saver...hindi naman kasi talaga yun pang gaming...

Alfie · « **Reply #39 on:** Nov 16, 2008 at 03:51 PM »

Agree hindi pang gaming

Hindi kaya ang Call of Duty World At War....kahit mag SLI nang 8400GS.

Pang HTPC lang talaga

jackryan · « **Reply #40 on:** Nov 16, 2008 at 08:10 PM »

do we have an option to upgrade the CPU ?

jackryan · « **Reply #41 on:** Nov 16, 2008 at 08:12 PM »

Quote from: Geren on Nov 11, 2008 at 10:03 PM

Nvidia 8400 GS costs around Php 1,800.00 (Adapter is included in box).

As for upgradeability, i believe it can be upgraded to the latest AMD quad core cpu. See the link http://www.obsessable.com/desktop/acer-aspire-x3200/

Currently, i have 4Gb ram.

As for the manual, not sure kung saan ang download.

I guess, this already answers my question above... question now would be at what cost price point...

jackryan · « **Reply #42 on:** Nov 16, 2008 at 08:53 PM »

http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2008/09/23/lighting-review-of-t.html

So aside from the memory and HD upgrades, we can do:

1. Video Upgrade - http://www.rsun.com.ph/view_item.php?item=VPC150

2. CPU UPgrade -

http://www.rsun.com.ph/view_item.php?item=CPU822
http://www.rsun.com.ph/catalog.php?cat=CPU&pageID=2

I guess, we can also do a direct CPU upgrade by using either one of the two and make our units TRIPLE CORE or Quad-Core?
The only catch is that the socket specs required is an "AM2+" while our default CPU uses only "AM2" --- but just found the answer for that too --- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_AM2%2B

cHess · « **Reply #43 on:** Nov 17, 2008 at 11:40 AM »

Nice info sir. So this means that an upgrade to phenom triple or quad core is possible? Have anyone already changed their CPU to triple or quad core?

jackryan · « **Reply #44 on:** Nov 17, 2008 at 11:54 AM »

I hope someone has taken the leap of faith upgrade on this... I am also interested in trying out the quad core approach... now if there is a shop that can test install before I pay, that would be best for me!

thesaint · « **Reply #45 on:** Nov 17, 2008 at 06:50 PM »

Just incase na ma upgrade yung CPU kailangan din iupgrade yung HSF.
Hindi kaya^ maging bulky na yung HSF? alam naman natin kung gaano
kainit ang AMD processor di ba? Sa SFF na casing baka hindi na kasya
yung bagong HSF...

jackryan · « **Reply #46 on:** Nov 17, 2008 at 06:54 PM »

good point...

Geren · « **Reply #47 on:** Nov 17, 2008 at 07:05 PM »

Quote from: Alfie on Nov 16, 2008 at 03:51 PM

Agree hindi pang gaming

Hindi kaya ang Call of Duty World At War....kahit mag SLI nang 8400GS.

Pang HTPC lang talaga

Nvidia website claims 55% improvement on Call of Duty using Turbo Boost when using Turbo Boost with 8400 GS

See link
http://www.nvidia.com/object/hybrid_sli_desktop.html

jackryan · « **Reply #48 on:** Nov 17, 2008 at 09:02 PM »

yep, it does make that claim...

Alfie · « **Reply #49 on:** Nov 18, 2008 at 10:15 AM »

Gren, have you installed the Activision's Call of Duty World At War with your Aspire X3200 ?

If so, were you able to play it and at what level ?

Thanks for your info, but as of now, the Datablitz and Accent Micro people advised otherwise. $:-\$

Really would appreciate info from someone who is playing it with his X3200.

TomE · « **Reply #50 on:** Nov 18, 2008 at 11:47 AM »

Quote from: erwin111 on Oct 26, 2008 at 11:47 AM

tapos pala nung nagupdate ako ng driver for the nvidia 8200, nawala yung support for the HDMI audio.. ni-rollback ko na lng.. pero sa ngyon walang use yung HDMI audio kasi kinabit ko na sa analog...

I'm having the same problem . . .

How can I get the audio to work again through hdmi?

And how do you "rollback" the Nvidia? This may be the cause of my problem too.

jackryan · « **Reply #51 on:** Nov 18, 2008 at 02:30 PM »

Quote from: Geren on Nov 11, 2008 at 10:03 PM

Nvidia 8400 GS costs around Php 1,800.00 (Adapter is included in box).

As for upgradeability, i believe it can be upgraded to the latest AMD quad core cpu. See the link http://www.obsessable.com/desktop/acer-aspire-x3200/

Currently, i have 4Gb ram.

As for the manual, not sure kung saan ang download.

Geren,

Can you kindly help pm to me where I can get the right 8400GS card. I checked this pm at Park Square IT shops and they're not sure if the 8400GS cards they sell can handle SLI configurations. I saw one shop that can sell the card at almost 2k but they're unsure if that will work with the Aspire default video card.

TIA!

Alfie · « **Reply #52 on:** Nov 18, 2008 at 02:47 PM »

Jack Ryan, I know the question is for Geren, but let me just add that I was at the Alabang Town Center last Sunday and Accent Micro and another PC shop confirmed that "only the 8400GS" can be used with the X3200...however, they advised me not to, since they claimed, "It's better to wait for another one with a low profile adaptor, since it might not be able to carry thru World At War", and they added that I should let Acer Phil in SM Mega to do the upgrade "Bec. I might loose the warranty"
Hope this helps.

Alfie

jackryan · « **Reply #53 on:** Nov 18, 2008 at 03:01 PM »

Thanks Alfie. I'll put that in consideration but really curious on how much more performance gain we can squeeze from this baby since my son is nagging me to have some newer games in time for Christmas...

Alfie · « **Reply #54 on:** Nov 18, 2008 at 03:24 PM »

Per Datablitz, recommended card that's good for today's gamer until maybe late next year is the 9600GSO and up(better if GT & GTS).

The 9500 GT low profile posted above is ok, but may last only until early next year.

voj · « **Reply #55 on:** Nov 18, 2008 at 03:57 PM »

Why don't you guys admit to yourself that this acer is not an all in one machine. Mag-buo na lang kayo ng gaming setup para di kayo kinululit ng mga anak ninyo. Sige kayo, magtuturo yan ng kung ano-anong nabili ninyo (using the kids as the excuse) baka mapansin ni es-mi, lalo kayong malintikan.

cHess · « **Reply #56 on:** Nov 18, 2008 at 04:08 PM »

Nice info.

Sana post nyo kung saan makabili ng upgrade parts such as video card upgrade, microp and HDD pasama na rin yung price.

jackryan · « **Reply #57 on:** Nov 18, 2008 at 04:37 PM »

Quote from: voj on Nov 18, 2008 at 03:57 PM

Why don't you guys admit to yourself that this acer is not an all in one machine. Mag-buo na lang kayo ng gaming setup para di kayo kinululit ng mga anak ninyo. Sige kayo, magtuturo yan ng kung ano-anong nabili ninyo (using the kids as the excuse) baka mapansin ni es-mi, lalo kayong malintikan.

bwahahaha... coming from you buddy, we will treat it with much respect owing to your wisdom, age and personal experience it seems on this matter hahaha

jackryan · « **Reply #58 on:** Nov 18, 2008 at 04:40 PM »

Quote from: cHess on Nov 18, 2008 at 04:08 PM

Nice info.

Sana post nyo kung saan makabili ng upgrade parts such as video card upgrade, microp and HDD pasama na rin yung price.

try to consider this - http://www.rsun.com.ph/catalog.php?cat=VPC&pageID=2

erwin111 · « **Reply #59 on:** Nov 18, 2008 at 06:10 PM »

Quote from: TomE on Nov 18, 2008 at 11:47 AM

I'm having the same problem . . .

How can I get the audio to work again through hdmi?

And how do you "rollback" the Nvidia? This may be the cause of my problem too.

TomE, naalala ko nung nagupdate ako from device manager dun ko naencounter itong problem sa HDMI audio.. kaya ni-rollback ko lang din from device manager.. ok na ulit yung HDMI audio... pero nagmanual update pa rin ako using latest drivers downloaded from Nvidia site.. ayun ok na.. updated na yung drivers, tpos ok pa rin yung HDMI audio.. tingin ko lng may problem kung sa device manager ka nagupdate...