Jason WInslet Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Does anyone have a serial number to a driver update, I need it badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dascede Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 It depends on which drivers you need, to be honest. That aside, aren't most driver updates free from the hardware's website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Afevis Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Nvidia or ATI? (Assuming you need graphics drivers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollowmenphobia Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Here's a tip, if you're able to read this post, you'll be able to read the following:Open Start menu (I'm assuming you're on Windows 7.)Type, in the "Search programs and files..." textbox, msinfo32.exePress Enter.Your system information should now be on your screen. If it isn't, stop reading this guide; you're not on Windows 7. hurpadurp.Navigate to the "Components" section of this new window; click it to open a drop down.Click "Display."On the right hand side, you will see "Item" and "Value." The first row below "Item" will say "Name"; your-GPU-is-here.Usually this will be prefixed with either ATI or Nvidia. For example, here is mine: Name ATI Radeon HD 5800 Series.Then go to Google and type in the name of the manufactuer (ATI), followed by the name of the card (Radeon HD) followed by the set of numbers (5800.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Reisman Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I know Nvidia has a function on their site that can auto-detect what kind of Nvidia card you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason WInslet Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Yes I think I may need a new graphics driver also. Does anyone know where I can find a free one online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Afevis Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 click the start button on your taskbar, right click "my computer", click properties, and take a screencap of the window that pops up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason WInslet Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Manufacturer: AcerModel" AspireRating 2.1 Windows Experience IndexProcessor: AMD Athlong Processor TF-20 1.60 GHzThis is for my laptop, I keep getting an error while attempting to play PS2 it says GS2 Game error, what do I do about that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xoza Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 [*]http://support.acer.com/us/en/default.aspxSelect driver downloadsSelect what drivers your looking for.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason WInslet Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Is it free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xoza Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Is it free?I don't know any hardware or software company that doesn't provide drivers to their customers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Reisman Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Jesus.Manufacturer: AcerModel" AspireRating 2.1 Windows Experience IndexProcessor: AMD Athlong ™ Processor TF-20 1.60 GHzThis is for my laptop, I keep getting an error while attempting to play PS2 it says GS2 Game error, what do I do about that?How do you play anything with that? I wasn't even aware SL would run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollowmenphobia Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Yeah, PS2 will not run with those specifications. Sorry. Get a better computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dascede Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I saw that and said ouch, too. >.o Sorry, bro.But yeah, most if not almost all drivers are free. I'm guessing it's because there wouldn't really be any point to have them if you didn't have the hardware for those drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krow Ames Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 If you shop around for a new computer, know that laptops just aren't made for gaming. And you get what you pay for. I built my computer by buying all the parts. I payed a fraction of what a company like alienware would have charged, and I got a cooler case than they offer.The core issue with a laptop is that you can't upgrade it easily. And there is no way to upgrade the graphics card on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemAdams Wobbit Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 If you shop around for a new computer, know that laptops just aren't made for gaming. <snip>Actually, it should be -most- laptops aren't made for gaming. There are gaming laptops, just look for the "High Performance" or "Media" laptops, as they often will have good video cards (mine has an nVidia GeForce GT230M and can run SL at high, around 20-30 FPS).The core issue with a laptop is that you can't upgrade it easily. And there is no way to upgrade the graphics card on one.This, is most often the case. There are some where you can upgrade the graphics card, but otherwise, you're upgrading the hard drive or RAM (You may be able to get a new graphics card by getting a new mainboard, but that's it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollowmenphobia Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Allow me to illustrate just how bad of an idea it is to buy a labtop, with the intent of keeping it upgraded in the future.Okay, that's a big image! Let's get a better idea of what we're looking at.Please note that to upgrade laptops, you gotta take it apart. If you want to replace fundamental parts (HDD, the monitor, CD/DVD drive, GPU (although these are optional, in most cases)) you have to take it apart completely. You also have to make sure you're properly handling the laptop; static shock can kill electronics. By the way, I know, RAM is fundamental; it's just a lot easier to change than those listed above.Now, go find a tower-PC. Make the front (the side that has the CD-Drive,) point towards you. On the left hand side, you can find screws on the back of the computer (this wording is weird, it's kinda hard to explain...)Unscrew these screws (usually two or three.) Now, you can easily slide the side off; now you're looking at the inside of your computer, where you can easily adjust core components with little-to-no hassle.--tl;dr Do not try to work on your laptop. Buy a tower-PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemAdams Wobbit Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 <snip> Please note that to upgrade laptops, you gotta take it apart. If you want to replace fundamental parts (HDD, the monitor, CD/DVD drive, GPU (although these are optional, in most cases)) you have to take it apart completely. You also have to make sure you're properly handling the laptop; static shock can kill electronics. By the way, I know, RAM is fundamental; it's just a lot easier to change than those listed above.<snip>Actually, the newer laptops make it easier to remove the HDD, RAM, Optical Drive and Wireless cards. In some cases, you just need to remove one or two doors, unscrew 2-4 screws, and in some cases, disconnect something to gain access to another (Like mine, remove the HDD to gain access to the wireless/bluetooth combined module). In most cases, you'll need to replace the mainboard to upgrade the GPU.And my current and previous laptop, I can remove a door to gain access to the HDD and RAM (my previous laptop is from '05, current from '10).However, to replace or clean, either be prepared to remove a shitton of screws (10-26+) and have time on your hands, or hire someone to do that for you (and pay about $50). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
