My parents bought a 1.2Ghz Celeron Compaq 5310US back in 2001, and it can't be upgraded (CPU, Memory, Video Card). It is as far as it can go with RAM and a video card. I want something better, but the problem is I'm in college and I don't have the cash to buy a brand new computer.
I did a lot of research and found that the case supports mATX mobo's and I'm thinking about getting one that supports a Core Duo 2.6 Ghz. This upgrade also requires a new power supply, new memory and new hard-drives since the old stuff is incompatible with such the newer motherboard.
I found all the parts needed for the upgrade and as far as I can tell they will fit on the case. And everything mentioned above is going to cost $460 ($415 with rebates).
My question then: is this a good way to go? Or should I try to save a little more and completely build a new pc?
If any of you have upgraded major components in brand Pcs I would love if you could share how difficult it was for such modifications.
2007-12-02 11:32:30 · 5 answers · asked by thunderstorm 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I should have mentioned more details about the upgrade.
Currently:
1.2 Ghz Celeron
512 Mb of RAM
GeForce 4 Ti 4200
2 * 80 Gb Hardrives
Windows XP Pro
With upgrade:
2.6 GHz Core Duo
2 Gbs of DDR2 RAM
500W PS - enough to handle a future 8800GT
1 * 160 Gb Hard-drive - for now
Windows Vista Business Edition
The motherboard can handle future upgrades to Intel's new Quad Core processors and it can be upgraded to 4 Gb of RAM
2007-12-02 12:07:47 · update #1
Hi. The case is just a box. If the components fit and you adequately cool the new system, you should have nothing but fun.
2007-12-02 11:41:59 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before each thing think about to consider your budget. LOW : in case you want you may restoration the motherboard and improve the RAM upto 2 GB/ Processor upto 3.sixty 4 Ghz. Midi : AMD Processor (Sempron) 1180 and Jetway Motherboard with Hynix 2 GB RAM. extreme : AMD Athlon (6200) + Asus M2n motherboard with 4 gb go beyond RAM, a million TB HDD, 19" LG TFT, Antec Coolblu cupboard, Mircosoft prompt keyboard mouse
2016-10-25 08:16:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well check this out.. its a pretty good computer for less than you would be spending on the upgrades on a 6 year old computer (i think that makes no sence) only $498 bucks!! and it comes with a 17" flatscreen monitor!
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5969099
(It says its upgradable to 2gb of ram on that site but on the acer website, it says 4)
2007-12-02 11:47:03 · answer #3 · answered by DevinK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
y don't u try for any tech support company? they have the best advise as well as solutions to give. It may cost u a little but worth every penny u pay.
2007-12-02 17:24:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are into building might check out tiger direct.com but them again dell and gateway if buy one from them most have warranty
2007-12-02 11:38:32 · answer #5 · answered by dark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋