when it comes to computers im pretty much lost. I got a dell xps 200 a little while back. Can you tell me if my system is any good.
Pentium d 820 w/duel core technology (2.8ghz, 800fsb)
1gb dual channel ddr2 sdram at 533mhz
video card : 128mb pci express x16 ati radeon x 600se
13-in1 media card reader
integrated intel pro 10/100 ethernet
56k data/fax modem
24x cd-rw/ dvd-rom combo drive
Do you think it is an ok system, what upgrdes do you think i may need for video games and such. Also is dell a good system to have.
2006-08-13 17:36:33 · 8 answers · asked by sincity usa 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Are you SURE ya don't know anything about computers? (wink) Sounds like bragging to me.........There ARE higher models out there, but yours is pretty close to top of the line..
2006-08-13 18:02:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your computer is actually pretty good. The only thing I would recommend is that you get more RAM and a better video card. Those are the two major things video games require. Also you may want to get more disk storage space, since you didn't mention it, in case, since some games can use, especially newer games, 2-3 GB of your hard drive's memory. However your current video card isn't bad, but don't expect to play games at higher settings.
2006-08-14 04:00:45 · answer #2 · answered by bloop87 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well i cant say whether the system u have at hand is prefect for u if don't know u.
In case ur a business minded and use ur laptop for only for storing office doc and etc u have more than good sys
In case ur in to gaming u have a entry level system, try upgrading ur video card to atleast 256 MB and up
In case ur into multimedia or heavy programing at 1 GB ram and keep ur harddisk clean and big in size
2006-08-14 01:46:55 · answer #3 · answered by sneaky fox 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-You can get a Pentium D 915 which is at the same internal clock (2.8GHz) but higher memory cache (2x2MB) which means running faster.
-You should chose DDR2-667MHz to improve memory transfer rate and you also can upgrade your graphic card to 256MB.
- About your network cards and Combo drive i have no idea.
I think your computer is OK, suitable for family and can run most of games at this time.
2006-08-14 01:03:45 · answer #4 · answered by Rokanguyen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your RAM is fine, I might look at upgrading the video card... go to a computer store and tell them what you have, they would be more than happy to sell you an upgrade.
2006-08-14 00:52:40 · answer #5 · answered by Robb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is always a bigger, faster computer out there.
If it does what you want it to and you don't get frustrated waiting for it to process and it doesn't crash it is probably fine.
The specs are pretty decent.
2006-08-14 00:43:32 · answer #6 · answered by blamurfen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get more sdram and a bigger video card.
Read my PC Buyers guide for non-geeks:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/46076/buying_guide_to_pcs.html
2006-08-14 00:40:27 · answer #7 · answered by Kristonia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
like yourself i don't know anything about computers either.
So you may as well have written your question in Chinese.
my question to you would be "Does it Work" that's all that matters
2006-08-14 01:21:23 · answer #8 · answered by Bob Bob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋