I have an old computer and thought about upgrading it, but is it better to buy a new one like this? heres a link to the computer.
http://shop3.outpost.com/product/5168556?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
2007-03-11 16:58:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I can't tell you whether it's a "good" computer or not. It depends on what you're going to use it for and whether it meets your needs.
2007-03-11 17:05:48 · answer #1 · answered by rowancompsciguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's generally cheaper to upgrade a computer, provided that there are slots available to add memory cards. You can find memory cards on line that are really cheap and can possibly up grade your computer for $30.00. It also depends on what you will be using the computer for. If it's just to make your computer run faster for reasons of just surfing the net and using it for basic, everyday stuff, I would opt to upgrade. It's just cheaper.
All computers can only accept a certain amount of memory. So without knowing how old your computer is, it's hard to know how much memory it came with or will accept. The computer on your link is a 1 GB (memory), which is really good. Something like this is good for games but if your going to use the computer for something like on-line gaming than you might want 2 GB. If that's the case you want to know if the computer that you have has the capacity to add that kind of memory (which is unlikely).
So I guess it really depends on what you want to use the computer for and whether you can up grade your old computer to suit those needs. For everyday type of use people can get by with 256 MB (memory).
If you still have the manual to your old computer it should say somewhere in it how much memory it can accept. If it were me, my first option would be to upgrade.
Good luck to you.
2007-03-11 17:22:04 · answer #2 · answered by Mary R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the days of upgrading comuters in ending. unless you upgrade the amount of memory, the video card, the amount of storage space, or a dvd drive.
sometimes you can justify a cpu upgrade.
but the computers are advancing so fast with faster front side bus, processor advances, ata vs. sata etc.
I would put my money into a new computer.
I'm not sure that is the one I would select?
there is a lot of research available and that may be the one you want. but make sure it performs for your needs: simple internet, a bit of word processing, gaming, CAD work, solidsmodelling, etc.
a quick rundown of the specs, it looks pretty good. I'm surprised they're offering it in the compaq model. since hp bought compaq, most of their computers come with the hp name, and hp is one of the top 3 i recommend.
2007-03-11 17:08:25 · answer #3 · answered by BILL@CA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a new operating system first.
UBUNTU (or XUBUNTU if your computer has less than 256MB of RAM).
It's a free, reliable and up to date operating system.
You can explore it from the "LIVE CD".
It's easy to install and use. You can dual boot it with other operating systems.
Once you have it installed, you gain access to thousands of free programs created by the open source community. There is excellent support - see the WIKI starter guide, and the Linux forums.
Always back up your data before making changes to your computer.
2007-03-12 09:21:37 · answer #4 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right, it is not good idea to upgrade a computer this days. is better to buy a new one.
and the link you showed us.
the computer is a top of the line.
it meets everyone needs.
Is a nice computer,
and the specifications look Good..
Get the computer, you will enjoy it.
is very nice computer. I LIKE IT. FUn
2007-03-11 17:08:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you want to use the computer for. If you just want to surf the net, send emails and work on Microsoft Office documents, its more than enough. If you want to use it as a high-end graphics computer or for gaming you'd want the most RAM, the biggest hard drive and the fastest processor you could afford.
2007-03-11 17:09:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-03-11 19:50:14 · answer #7 · answered by alan G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think with that kind of specs it can handle both gaming,office applications as well as softwares for graphics like photoshop and maya and more but only install things that you use for better pc preformance.I say you buy it....
2007-03-11 17:23:17 · answer #8 · answered by Ardon Jr T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a great computer to upgrade to.
2007-03-11 17:08:42 · answer #9 · answered by Aaron B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 how much does it cost and 2 yea it is a good comp. it has a lot of room so thats good so i say if its not that bad of a price buy it then
2007-03-11 17:09:07 · answer #10 · answered by I_LoVe_HiM!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋