... a new motherboard and graphics card. I use it for gaming and programming. Gaming, of course, is where it is most lacking.
Without further ado, I give you the specs:
The Inexorable
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Intel P4 2.4C (FSB * 2.5 = 3.0 GHz), 512K
* Abit IS7-E, Intel 865PE, Socket 478
Seagate 80 GB SATA 7,200 8MB
WD 120 GB SATA 7,200 8MB
1GB Ram (256 X 4, 2-6-3-2)
Antec 430W power supply
Dual LCD (19”, 17”)
* ATI 9700 Pro
DVD +/- RW
*needs immediate replacement
In summary, this computer (1) needs a new motherboard, and (2) a new graphics card that can handle two LCD monitors. What mobo / graphics combo would best mesh with the current equipment?
2007-02-19 15:33:11 · 6 answers · asked by a link to the past 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
2Fast4All recommended:
"GIGABYTE GA-8I945GZME-RH mobo"
I'm afraid this isn't socket-478, so it won't support my 478-pin Pentium 4.
2007-02-20 10:54:37 · update #1
Don't know about the motherboard (They don't make 478's any more), but maybe a BFG GeForce 7800 GS OC series... They sell it in both AGP and PCI-e.
2007-02-19 15:52:31 · answer #1 · answered by dashwarts 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hmm.. i think that it would be wiser to switch to a complete new computer, take a 700 watt psu, core 2 duo e64 or e66 if u have budget, take a few 320 gb drives or take a raptor (i have one, amazing ) as of memory take at least 800mhz finally the graphic card, invest in 8800 or 1 step down 7950. upgrading your current system will become a bottle neck for your other components,
2007-02-19 23:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by MoooMoo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually my job doesn't have anything to do with you and I resent your BS format. When you ask a question on Yahoo Answers you are asking somebody to give their time with no compensation in return; I would think that you would be a little nicer. I would hope others feel the same way that I do. And so that I don't get dinged for not answering:
I don't know.
2007-02-19 23:39:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
You left out the most important thing, the budget.
Without it, I am going to recommend you buy the best alienware desktop available.
2007-02-19 23:46:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
all gfx cards today support dual screen
dual dvi
core 2 duo e4300 $175-178
geforce 7900gs gt or new 8800gts $190-220
GIGABYTE GA-8I945GZME-RH mobo only 65$ at newegg.com
2007-02-20 01:53:49 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
build a new one its not hard and Newegg.com has very low prices on all the parts you will need
2007-02-19 23:38:03 · answer #6 · answered by Jimmy H 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋