(( Help me Update ))

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LE0O37

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Update my computer, the Cheapest way possible.
I will even buy used parts here or on ebay.

I do not need to update my hard drives, and I got 2 new burners.
I will keep this case, moniter, mouse, keyboard, etc..

This is my computer Specs.
HELP ME. Tell me what is compatible with the motherboard you recommend
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Motherboard
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4, 1700 MHz (17 x 100)
Motherboard Name Dell Dimension 4300
Motherboard Chipset Intel Brookdale i845
System Memory 256 MB (PC133 SDRAM)

Display
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400 (Microsoft Corporation) (64 MB)

Multimedia
Audio Adapter Creative SB Live! Value (CT4780) Sound Card

Storage
IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801BA Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 244B
Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive WDC WD800JB-00FMA0 (74 GB, IDE)
Optical Drive _NEC DV-5800A (16x/48x DVD-ROM)
Optical Drive Optiarc DVD RW AD-7170A


Network
Network Adapter CNet PRO200WL PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter
Modem Dell Data Fax Modem
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Thanks alot
 
The updates depend on what you intend to do with your comp... In anycase, I think you should definetely update the RAM and the video card. ;)
 
Ouch...well, there's not much you can do there. You could try ebay for some more RAM or a new processor(should be Socket 423 or 478) If you have an AGP slot, about any AGP card should work in the system, but your CPU and RAM will be a major bottleneck. My suggestion; save up and just get a new PC when you can afford it. There's really no point in upgrading this system unless you're practically given the components as next to nothing could be used later on.
 
if you want to do anything as far as games are concerned you should probably just buy or build a new computer, your upgrading options are pretty limited with that set of components.
 
I will build a New PC. (on a budget)
I will keep this one like it is and sell it.

What type of processor can I buy.
I don't need it to be that great, I'm not a gamer.
I do need it to be able to take 1gb ram sticks.

What is the first step in builiding a computer.
1. Processor (CPU)
or
2.Motherboard

Let me know, thanks
 
To build my new pc. I found this deal on Newegg.

Foxconn 6150BK8MC-KRSHN2 Socket 939 NVIDIA GeForce 6150 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
AMD Athlon 64 3400+ Venice 2.2GHz Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3400DAA4BY - OEM

Both for $96. with shipping

Now what RAM can I add to this, will 1 gb stick fit

Let me know Thanks
 
updating prebuilt pcs like hp or dell is a huge pain in the glute. they probably purposely make it so you cant upgrade so they can suck out our brains with bendy straws. build a new computer and sell ur current one or salvage parts from your current one such as ur hdd and sell the rest of the parts from your current one to dell users with broken parts
 
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