upgrade this pretty slow computer!!?

Question

i have a super slow celeron processor computer and i need to upgrade because it can't even play sims 2, and i just ordered sims 2 pets, and i really wish my computer was fast enough..

heres the specs on it:
http://www.shop.com/op/~Dell_Dimension_2350_Celeron2_2GHz_128MB_60GB_Hard_Drive_CDRW_Drive_56k_Modem_Integrated_Sound_10_100_Ethernet_Micr-prod-32713129-42599025?sourceid=298

let me know if there is anything i can do to upgrade, i don't want to go out and buy a new computer so don't bother saying that because i get that alot.

Answer 1

Ok, you have two options..
First, your processor is fast enough but your ram is WWWAAAAYYYY too low/slow, they should'nt even sell computers with 128 mb of Ram (I didn't think they did)
for 120 you can upgrade another gig's worth for a total of 1153 mb of Ram. This solution is the recommended one, although not cheap. this will hold you over for another year or two. Look here to compare.

http://dealnews.com/memory/prices/PC2100-DDR-266-MHz/11/512MBx2.html


Second, get a new computer, but this time don't get the absolute cheapest model you can, that what it appears to be when i read the specs, get a p4 dual core processor and a minimum of 1 gb of Ram.

I know both of these options require spending some money, but you do get what you pay for, and todays apps just won't run if you have the minimum requirements, they soak up resources like a dry sponge.

Hope i Helped, N

Answer 2

It obviously needs RAM. I like to see 512 at least but really 1 Gb. You need to look on your sims box and see what system requirements it doesn't meet. It probably needs a video card or something too.

But you should realize that it is really cheaper in the long run to buy a new one. When you upgrade, it only replaces pieces and you still have old, slow pieces. Just RAM isn't that bad, but if you put a video card or something with that you will be half way to a new one.

Answer 3

Install the max RAM alowed by your specs. Keep the computer.

Answer 4

You get that a lot because it's true....your computer is not worth upgrading.