I want to either upgrade to a Vista compatable machine that will last me for a few years, buy a new Desktop, or get a Mac Mini with OSX.
Specs: 2.8ghz Pentium 4 processor
256 MB RAM
30 GB HD
WinXP
Advice please?
2007-03-24 13:57:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
your processor it more than adequate for vista
your rams is too little you need more about 1gb should do
your hard disk is to small get a bigger one 80gb min
if you want to see it your system will run vista download Microsoft's upgrade advisor it'll tell you if your systems up to it get it here http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx
2007-03-24 14:06:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To upgrade to Vista, you'll need at least 1GB of ram and a DirectX 9 graphics card with 128MB of ram. That will cost about $130. A new desktop isn't worth it unless you're going to pay the extra to get dual core, since your current system would be about equal to a new $300 system after you upgrade it. Macs are expensive.
DX9 cards:
Geforce FX (5) series, 6 series, 7 series, or higher
Radeon 9 series (9500 or higher), X series, X1k series, or higher
2007-03-24 21:04:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would upgrade what u have add more ram and a new video card, after adding ram u may get by with present video card, but would be better off w/a new one! go to vista upgrade advisor and let it run a scan it will display what u have and recommend what u need!
2007-03-24 21:09:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd be disappointed with the Mini if you don't max out the memory. If you want OS X, then buy an iMac or macbook/pro. Stay away from the minis unless you MAX out memory when buying.
2007-03-24 22:10:15 · answer #4 · answered by JimmySzzz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could get a new PC for the same price of the upgrades. GO to dell.com they have some good computers at reasonable prices.
2007-03-24 23:29:22 · answer #5 · answered by kwilfort 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy something new, because u can up grade what u have, but it can only go so far. And if u get a new computer it will last a bit longer.
2007-03-24 21:07:09 · answer #6 · answered by Gavin F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The computer you have now has all the necessary components. Plus is you want you can add new hardware if you want and can learn something all the way.
2007-03-24 21:09:53 · answer #7 · answered by begin182007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say upgraddee!! you can save moneyy!!
2007-03-24 21:13:25 · answer #8 · answered by Mia P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋