Solve : How better is this going to be??

1.	Solve : How better is this going to be??
Answer» Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) System Manufacture: Dell Computer Corporation System Model: Dimension 2400 BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A03 Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.20GHz Memory: 254MB RAM DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Display: Name: Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller Chip Type: Intel(R) 82845G Graphics controller DAC type: Internal Approx. Total memory 64.0 MB Monitor: PLUG and play monitor ------ Question how much better will this computer be when I put in - 512MB DDR2700 non parity, non ECC memory RAM http://tinyurl.com/yw2htc 3DFuzion GeForce FX 5500 Video Card - 256MB DDR, PCI, VGA, TV Out, Video Card http://tinyurl.com/3a8jf2 And if so what are some other updates I should do?The extra RAM will certainly help, and also the dedicated video card. However, that card is not a great choice, no matter what you're going for. What do you want the PC to do, and what's your budget for upgrades? It's likely that you can get more for your money.Quote from: Calum on December 24, 2007, 03:42:41 AM The extra RAM will certainly help, and also the dedicated video card. However, that card is not a great choice, no matter what you're going for. What do you want the PC to do, and what's your budget for upgrades? It's likely that you can get more for your money. Going for a more of a gaming computer. And I think thats the best I can get because I have PCI slots, and not one of the newer. and for budget 100-300 total for right now that is. Just put any other updates you think that may help. Regardless the cost. Would be a great help if anybody could find a good site for the new upgrades I want to put in were i can get the most bang for the buck. Iv looked all over I'd say build yourself a new computer with your $300. You can build a decent pc at that PRICE. I wouldn't spend money upgrading that PC. I say save the $300 and build a new PC.I dont know that much about computer to trust myself to build one.Quote from: Cowz on December 24, 2007, 08:45:26 PM I dont know that much about computer to trust myself to build one. To "build" it on paper? That means - to choose all the components. Or, to literally build it? Meaning, to assemble the components? I think either of these should be attacked first by reading. What to read? Ask here on CH for advice on that. You can find much on the web, and also in good old books. You'll get recommendations on both. Take your time. (Is there really any NEED to rush?) When you feel READY to choose components, make up your list. Post it here, and ask again for advice. If something won't work together, sombody will tell you. As far as actual assembly, once you've acquired all the parts - if after doing a lot of reading you do not feel confident to do the job, ask a friend to help you. Of course, you must judge for yourself regarding their competance. One thing is for sure - even if you don't build it, all that reading won't hurt you! Thanks for that great post man, But I just figured out that I am able to get a new computer no need to update this old one . It will have to be under $1,100 , what are the best sites for computers like getting them customized ? and build by a pro? I will build my own in a few months or years just wanna make sure I got my info good, but for now this new one would do great, so can anybody lead to me to great site like which is best to get of ov Ibuypower, vigor etc...Had this in mind. what do you guys think. $1063.00 (before all applicable rebates) CASE: ($10 off Mail-in Rebate) New! Raidmax Sagitta II Mid-Tower 420W Gaming Case w/ Side-Panel Window (Black Color) CPU: (Sckt775)Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6550 CPU @ 2.33GHz 1333FSB 4MB L2 Cache 64-bit MOTHERBOARD: Asus P5N-E nForce 650i SLI Chipset LGA775 FSB1333 DDR2 Mainboard MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory (Corsair Value Select or Major Brand) VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 512MB 16X PCI Express (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA) VIDEO CARD 2: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 512MB 16X PCI Express (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA) HARD DRIVE: Single Hard Drive (320GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD) Optical Drive: (Special Price) 20X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (BLACK COLOR) Optical Drive 2: 16X DVD ROM (BLACK COLOR) SOUND: 3D WAVE ON-BOARD 5.1 SOUND CARD Liquid cooling Get an 8800GT or GTS 512 instead of the two 8600 cards. Other than that, it doesn't look bad.

Answer» Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP home Edition (5.1, Build 2600)
System Manufacture: Dell Computer Corporation
System Model: Dimension 2400
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A03
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.20GHz
Memory: 254MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c

Display:
Name: Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
Chip Type: Intel(R) 82845G Graphics controller
DAC type: Internal
Approx. Total memory 64.0 MB
Monitor: PLUG and play monitor

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Question how much better will this computer be when I put in -
512MB DDR2700 non parity, non ECC memory RAM http://tinyurl.com/yw2htc
3DFuzion GeForce FX 5500 Video Card - 256MB DDR, PCI, VGA, TV Out, Video Card http://tinyurl.com/3a8jf2

And if so what are some other updates I should do?The extra RAM will certainly help, and also the dedicated video card.
However, that card is not a great choice, no matter what you're going for.
What do you want the PC to do, and what's your budget for upgrades?
It's likely that you can get more for your money.Quote from: Calum on December 24, 2007, 03:42:41 AM

The extra RAM will certainly help, and also the dedicated video card.
However, that card is not a great choice, no matter what you're going for.
What do you want the PC to do, and what's your budget for upgrades?
It's likely that you can get more for your money.

Going for a more of a gaming computer. And I think thats the best I can get because I have PCI slots, and not one of the newer. and for budget 100-300 total for right now that is. Just put any other updates you think that may help. Regardless the cost.

Would be a great help if anybody could find a good site for the new upgrades I want to put in were i can get the most bang for the buck. Iv looked all over
I'd say build yourself a new computer with your $300. You can build a decent pc at that PRICE. I wouldn't spend money upgrading that PC.
I say save the $300 and build a new PC.I dont know that much about computer to trust myself to build one.Quote from: Cowz on December 24, 2007, 08:45:26 PM

I dont know that much about computer to trust myself to build one.

To "build" it on paper? That means - to choose all the components.

Or, to literally build it? Meaning, to assemble the components?

I think either of these should be attacked first by reading.
What to read?
Ask here on CH for advice on that.
You can find much on the web, and also in good old books. You'll get recommendations on both.

Take your time. (Is there really any NEED to rush?)

When you feel READY to choose components, make up your list.
Post it here, and ask again for advice. If something won't work together, sombody will tell you.

As far as actual assembly, once you've acquired all the parts - if after doing a lot of reading you do not feel confident to do the job, ask a friend to help you. Of course, you must judge for yourself regarding their competance.

One thing is for sure - even if you don't build it, all that reading won't hurt you!

Thanks for that great post man,

But I just figured out that I am able to get a new computer no need to update this old one .

It will have to be under $1,100 , what are the best sites for computers like getting them customized ? and build by a pro? I will build my own in a few months or years just wanna make sure I got my info good, but for now this new one would do great, so can anybody lead to me to great site like which is best to get of ov Ibuypower, vigor etc...Had this in mind. what do you guys think.

$1063.00
(before all applicable rebates)

CASE: ($10 off Mail-in Rebate) New! Raidmax Sagitta II Mid-Tower 420W Gaming Case w/ Side-Panel Window (Black Color)
CPU: (Sckt775)Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6550 CPU @ 2.33GHz 1333FSB 4MB L2 Cache 64-bit
MOTHERBOARD: Asus P5N-E nForce 650i SLI Chipset LGA775 FSB1333 DDR2 Mainboard
MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory (Corsair Value Select or Major Brand)
VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 512MB 16X PCI Express (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
VIDEO CARD 2: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 512MB 16X PCI Express (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
HARD DRIVE: Single Hard Drive (320GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD)
Optical Drive: (Special Price) 20X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: 16X DVD ROM (BLACK COLOR)
SOUND: 3D WAVE ON-BOARD 5.1 SOUND CARD

Liquid cooling Get an 8800GT or GTS 512 instead of the two 8600 cards.
Other than that, it doesn't look bad.

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