How much would it cost to upgrade my current system?

2009-07-28 19:22:29

#1

nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5872|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

Operating System: XP
Graphics Card: 6600 LE
Processor Model: Pentium D 945 3.4Ghz
Storage (Hard drives): 250GB
Ram: 1GB DDR PC 3200
Mobo: Intel D101GGC
Case: Random Brand Mid tower with 1 (~80mm) exhaust fan

Idles @ 45-50 C

Does this Proc support DDR2???

Recommend what you would upgrade and price/link for newegg

2009-07-28 19:54:10

#2

dill13: Member; +67|6454

https://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb21/dill132007/Untitled-27.jpg

something like that maybe
Edit: Budget and get 4 gigs of cheap ddr2 ram

Last edited by dill13 (2009-07-28 21:10:37)

2009-07-28 20:35:29

#3

nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5872|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

dill13 wrote:
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb21 … led-27.jpg
something like that maybe
Edit: Budget

Budget of around $400-600 maybe, as cheap as possible for performance/price

2009-07-28 21:12:36

#4

-Whiteroom-: Pineapplewhat; +572|6920|BC, Canada

At this point I wouldnt upgrade it, replacement is where those parts are at.
with out operating system you could get a half decent comp for that price.

Last edited by Nic (2009-07-28 21:13:47)

2009-08-06 13:16:42

#5

nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5872|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDeal … A-_-231336

Would this be a decent upgrade for just web and stuff? I would probably get it with this RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6820227199
I will be running it on XP 32 bit.

EDIT: I will be using the old HDD for Windows.
If anyone recommends a solid, cheap PSU that will work for this, I would appreciate.

Currently have a, supposedly, 350W Allied Brand??? PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817154012

EDIT2:I am only looking for this to be for MS Office, web, and light stuff. I plan to build a gaming computer towards the end of this year, hopefully. The rest of the family needs to be able to do email and such while I game or whatever...

I will be reusing monitor, mouse, keyboard, and case.

Last edited by nickb64 (2009-08-06 16:27:02)

2009-08-06 19:22:37

#6

dill13: Member; +67|6454

That graphics card is crap it is probably not much better then your current card. corsair psus are solid and dont break the bank.

2009-08-06 19:40:33

#7

13urnzz: Banned; +5,830|6758

dill13 wrote:
That graphics card is crap it is probably not much better then your current card. corsair psus are solid and dont break the bank.

i've never had a problem with their memory, either.

2009-08-06 21:51:25

#8

nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5872|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

Pretty sure almost anything is better than current 6600 LE...

But maybe not

2009-08-07 06:58:02

#9

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6458|Winland

https://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb8/Freezer7Pro/Untitled.jpg

That should make for a worthwhile upgrade.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2009-08-07 12:20:01

#10

nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5872|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

If I have HDD (SATA 250GB Western Digital). Should I get a new one or should I just reuse the old one. I want to use all the same programs and stuff...

Should I get a new DVD Burner/Drive, the one I have is an old IDE (idk brand)?

2009-08-07 13:00:14

#11

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6458|Winland

You can very well re-use your HD and optical drive. Those things hardly age. You will, however, still need to re-install Windows, and preferably reformat your drive for your new computer to work.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2009-08-07 13:11:51

#12

nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5872|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

Freezer7Pro wrote:
You can very well re-use your HD and optical drive. Those things hardly age. You will, however, still need to re-install Windows, and preferably reformat your drive for your new computer to work.

I don't know how to do that, but I have a friend who works in IT who's going to help me with building my computer. He should be able to help me with that...

2009-08-08 06:15:01

#13

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6458|Winland

1. Get Windows CD of preferred version
2. Put CD in CD ROM drive
3. Follow instructions
4. Done.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2009-08-08 08:44:04

#14

nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5872|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

Freezer7Pro wrote:
1. Get Windows CD of preferred version
2. Put CD in CD ROM drive
3. Follow instructions
4. Done.

Kind of figured it was something simple like that... lol I think I can handle that.

Now to try and convince my parents to buy the parts...

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