upgrade or buy a new computer?

Question

My current computer is 5 years old, an HP and still runs great. I'm good at using computers but I don’t know a whole lotwhen it comes to adding new hardware and things like that. I really want to upgrade some things, mainly just my memory, graphics card, dvd/cd drive, and processor. But I also wanted to add memory card slots to the front like some of the newer models have if this is even possible. Problem is my computer does not have spaces for the memory card slots so I’m guessing I probably won’t be able to do that. Is it possible to upgrade my computer with this so I don't have to buy a whole new one? or should I really just get a new computer?

Answer 1

I suggest you buy a new computer. Why?

1) Your computer is 5 years old. I mean, the technology in it are 5 years old.

2) Since you want to upgrade the processor, i don't think that the current motherboard can handle the new processor.

3) You want extra RAM slots, when you buy a new computer, make sure the motherboard has many slots (You may want to get one with 4 slots)

4) Think about it this way, which is cheaper, getting a new PC (all in one), or getting it in pieces and building it up by yourself? (if you need to compare, just think about the people who buy cars, and sell the pieces of these cars independently, they make a good profit of this!!!!!)

Enjoy ;)

Answer 2

Upgrade, You can buy memory card readers that hook into a usb. You probably put a new Video Card In it that's only like $50-$100. 256 Megabytes from HP is only $ 31 + Tax and S&H. Now the processer is going to be between $100- $ 250. CD drives are in-expensive. So really it would cost less than buying a new one and would be great.Here is a site that has computer stuff on it well two sites www.viking.com and you probably know this one www.hp.com

Answer 3

If you go price all that stuff you want, you'll see it would be better to just get a new model. Take some time when you do this. Get a motherboard that will support advanced processors so you can upgrade. Get one with SLI video slots so you can upgrade the graphics by adding another card. I'd suggest tigerdirect since they carry a line that you can customize.

Answer 4

BUY A NEW COMPUTER
now ur comp is 5 yrs old so its high time as it is.
the thing is tht even though u upgrade it it wont be able to make much difference.
As ur existing hardware is old most of the new stuff is not compatible.
if u get a ram chip it will be of slower freq(Mhz) than the new ones available.
if u get a new processor u cannot run it unless u have a compatible motherboard.
hence i truly feel tht u need to buy a new one.

Answer 5

RAM is really easy to install. I'd upgrade the RAM, which is what I did to an older computer. I use it to experiement with software and other things.

Answer 6

Is better to get one new other that you upgrade so many thing.

Answer 7

for all the things u want, probably it would be better to get a new one, after all its 5 years ago.... try to sell the one you have so you have some change :D

Answer 8

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Answer 9

upgrade