Best graphics card for Acer x1200?

Karder · 07-17-2008, 07:48 PM

Just bought an Acer Aspire X1200 (the new small design) and was wondering what the best graphic card would be for this desktop.

Here are the specs and hopefully someone can help me.

AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual Core 4850e Processor
NVIDIA® GeForce® 8200 On-Board Graphics
4GB DDR2 Memory
16x DVD+R/RW, DVD-RAM SuperMulti, Double-Layer Drive
PCI EXPRESS 2.0 1x-16x
Windows Vista® Premium 64 with SP1
I think Motherboard is Geforce 8200 GPU (Maybe someone more knowledgable can confirm)

I am not looking to pay $1500 for a card but up to $3-400 would be alright. Also, i don't want to pay for a card that my motherboard can't handle.

Please help me.

~~OMGmissinglink~~ · 07-17-2008, 08:14 PM

One of these might slide in there

http://www.galaxytech.com/Product_Details.asp?id=135

**emosun** · 07-18-2008, 01:56 AM

There hard to find those 8600 slims. Its to bad you chose a slim pc , not gaming friendly.

~~OMGmissinglink~~ · 07-18-2008, 11:53 AM

Slim pc's are not gaming friendly.. thats a y/n answer, full towers with to many fans tend to move to much dust inside the case .... number 1 killer pc componets is dust tends to build up on the componets causing a short, eventually causing them to fail.. this applies to PSU units .. if you've ever opened a blown out PSU unit you will usuall find its filled with dust, even hi quality PSU units.

**emosun** · 07-18-2008, 11:59 AM

I'm sure it happens but its a heck of a compromise. Not many peoples parts go because of dust. I would imagine a large pc case with many fans would blow out more dust out then in a tiny case where it just sits and builds up.

wrench97 · 07-18-2008, 12:21 PM

And the larger case will even have enough room for the right PSU to power the card.

wrench97 · 07-18-2008, 12:30 PM

http://technorati.com/videos/youtube...%3DgCu0K_ORpKU

Interesting video on the X1200, Not sure what kind of PCIEx16 card will run on 220w PSU though.

guru88 · 07-18-2008, 12:31 PM

id have to agree, larger cases are more geared for gaming...heavy gaming with a slim case may cause number problems which may arise in the future.. mainly in terms of cooling

~~OMGmissinglink~~ · 07-18-2008, 04:15 PM

I did not say these were ideal gaming PC's, I noted though even in full tower pc's dust is a factor in damaged componets... you will find on many forums advise "add more fans".. did you know the more fans in a tower draws in dust particals and other impurities depending the pc's enviorment. Do you believe that more fans remove dust in your pc then you''ve been missinformed! There exists no spacific balance of air flow inside any givin PC. Ideal regular PC maintenance should be preformed min. twice a year.

Ever wonder why the television is usually the dustiest spot in the house? Dust and other air impurities are attracted by the electrical charge inside appliances like your TV and PC where they settle. Over time, these materials can build up enough to carry electrical charges and "short" the PC's circuitry. The dust also forms a blanket, diminishing the electronics' ability to release heat and stay cool. This results in heat stress and additional potential damage.

**emosun** · 07-18-2008, 04:25 PM

I suppose. I think the 8200 thats in it will play games tho. Unless you can actually find one of those 8600 slims then what you have is best for now.

~~OMGmissinglink~~ · 07-19-2008, 09:50 AM

Even though the mini pc comes with 250w psu those small psu's finding output specks are tough to find.. if you've the extra funds couldn't hurt trying a slim 8600GT... the pci-e slot is on the end of the mobo so blocking air flow shouldn't be an issue.. worst case senerio. If it won't work you can always sell the 8600GT card or .. most retailers will refund most the costs / - restocking fee.

Laimo99 · 09-15-2008, 01:11 PM

My question is will an 8600GT fit/work in the x1200> Does anybody know or have tried it?

**emosun** · 09-15-2008, 01:18 PM

If you find the slim 8600 gt it will fit.

Laimo99 · 09-17-2008, 02:33 PM

Thanks a Million. I will get one and will let you know how it works.

07-17-2008, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Karder Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit Service Pack 1	Best graphics card for Acer x1200? Just bought an Acer Aspire X1200 (the new small design) and was wondering what the best graphic card would be for this desktop. Here are the specs and hopefully someone can help me. AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual Core 4850e Processor NVIDIA® GeForce® 8200 On-Board Graphics 4GB DDR2 Memory 16x DVD+R/RW, DVD-RAM SuperMulti, Double-Layer Drive PCI EXPRESS 2.0 1x-16x Windows Vista® Premium 64 with SP1 I think Motherboard is Geforce 8200 GPU (Maybe someone more knowledgable can confirm) I am not looking to pay $1500 for a card but up to $3-400 would be alright. Also, i don't want to pay for a card that my motherboard can't handle. Please help me. Last edited by Karder : 07-17-2008 at 08:00 PM.

07-17-2008, 08:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
~~OMGmissinglink~~ Troubled Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,535 OS: XP Pro sp2 My System	Re: Best graphics card for Acer x1200? One of these might slide in there http://www.galaxytech.com/Product_Details.asp?id=135

07-18-2008, 01:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
emosun Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 3,060 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Best graphics card for Acer x1200? There hard to find those 8600 slims. Its to bad you chose a slim pc , not gaming friendly. __________________ Speedfan-->http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php Everest -->http://filehippo.com/download_everest_home Benchmarks-->http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/g...Score,794.html

07-18-2008, 11:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
~~OMGmissinglink~~ Troubled Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,535 OS: XP Pro sp2 My System	Re: Best graphics card for Acer x1200? Slim pc's are not gaming friendly.. thats a y/n answer, full towers with to many fans tend to move to much dust inside the case .... number 1 killer pc componets is dust tends to build up on the componets causing a short, eventually causing them to fail.. this applies to PSU units .. if you've ever opened a blown out PSU unit you will usuall find its filled with dust, even hi quality PSU units.

07-18-2008, 11:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
emosun Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 3,060 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Best graphics card for Acer x1200? I'm sure it happens but its a heck of a compromise. Not many peoples parts go because of dust. I would imagine a large pc case with many fans would blow out more dust out then in a tiny case where it just sits and builds up. __________________ Speedfan-->http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php Everest -->http://filehippo.com/download_everest_home Benchmarks-->http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/g...Score,794.html

07-18-2008, 12:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,318 OS: XPSP2	Re: Best graphics card for Acer x1200? And the larger case will even have enough room for the right PSU to power the card. __________________

07-18-2008, 12:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
wrench97 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,318 OS: XPSP2	Re: Best graphics card for Acer x1200? http://technorati.com/videos/youtube...%3DgCu0K_ORpKU Interesting video on the X1200, Not sure what kind of PCIEx16 card will run on 220w PSU though. __________________

07-18-2008, 12:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
guru88 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 100 OS: vista ultimate service pack 1	Re: Best graphics card for Acer x1200? id have to agree, larger cases are more geared for gaming...heavy gaming with a slim case may cause number problems which may arise in the future.. mainly in terms of cooling

07-18-2008, 04:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
~~OMGmissinglink~~ Troubled Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,535 OS: XP Pro sp2 My System	Re: Best graphics card for Acer x1200? I did not say these were ideal gaming PC's, I noted though even in full tower pc's dust is a factor in damaged componets... you will find on many forums advise "add more fans".. did you know the more fans in a tower draws in dust particals and other impurities depending the pc's enviorment. Do you believe that more fans remove dust in your pc then you''ve been missinformed! There exists no spacific balance of air flow inside any givin PC. Ideal regular PC maintenance should be preformed min. twice a year. Ever wonder why the television is usually the dustiest spot in the house? Dust and other air impurities are attracted by the electrical charge inside appliances like your TV and PC where they settle. Over time, these materials can build up enough to carry electrical charges and "short" the PC's circuitry. The dust also forms a blanket, diminishing the electronics' ability to release heat and stay cool. This results in heat stress and additional potential damage.

07-18-2008, 04:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
emosun Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 3,060 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Best graphics card for Acer x1200? I suppose. I think the 8200 thats in it will play games tho. Unless you can actually find one of those 8600 slims then what you have is best for now. __________________ Speedfan-->http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php Everest -->http://filehippo.com/download_everest_home Benchmarks-->http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/g...Score,794.html

07-19-2008, 09:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
~~OMGmissinglink~~ Troubled Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,535 OS: XP Pro sp2 My System	Re: Best graphics card for Acer x1200? Even though the mini pc comes with 250w psu those small psu's finding output specks are tough to find.. if you've the extra funds couldn't hurt trying a slim 8600GT... the pci-e slot is on the end of the mobo so blocking air flow shouldn't be an issue.. worst case senerio. If it won't work you can always sell the 8600GT card or .. most retailers will refund most the costs / - restocking fee. Last edited by OMGmissinglink : 07-19-2008 at 09:51 AM.

09-15-2008, 01:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
Laimo99 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Vista 64-bit	Re: Best graphics card for Acer x1200? My question is will an 8600GT fit/work in the x1200> Does anybody know or have tried it?

09-15-2008, 01:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
emosun Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 3,060 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Best graphics card for Acer x1200? If you find the slim 8600 gt it will fit. __________________ Speedfan-->http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php Everest -->http://filehippo.com/download_everest_home Benchmarks-->http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/g...Score,794.html

09-17-2008, 02:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
Laimo99 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Vista 64-bit	Re: Best graphics card for Acer x1200? Thanks a Million. I will get one and will let you know how it works.