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hello,
this is just programlog with some questions about computer upgrading (mostly RAM and CPU)
I didn't just go on google, because i feel many people might have the same questions about upgrading their computers.
first off, my specs:

1.7 GHZ processing speed
384 RAM
Geforce FX 5200 (approx memory of 128mb)
Hard drive- 39 gigs
sound card- Sis 7012 wave
and current Operarting System - Windows XP

now time for the questions:
-Is it possible to upgrade your RAM, if all your RAM slots are full, and without buying a new motherboard? I know about Vista's readyboost, but my specs can't even run Vista currently.

-Will a new CPU allow me to play my games with better performance?

-Is it still possible to upgrade your CPU with a new one, but your motherboard is very old?

-Does RAM significantly improve your computer's ability to play in higher resolution?

-Does Vista blog down your computer's performance to play games?

that's all for now
-thanks

  • 05.05.2007 6:43 AM PDT
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lets say you have a 256mb and a 128mb, you could buy a 1gb stick and replace the 128mb stick.

yes

only to an extent, you would be able to get a higher freq cpu, but that would not make much of a difference, you are going to have to buy a new comp.

it helps all aspects of everythingnessness

not anymore apparently

  • 05.05.2007 6:50 AM PDT
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Posted by: Nessy
lets say you have a 256mb and a 128mb, you could buy a 1gb stick and replace the 128mb stick.

yes

only to an extent, you would be able to get a higher freq cpu, but that would not make much of a difference, you are going to have to buy a new comp.

it helps all aspects of everythingnessness

not anymore apparently


l thanks a bunch nessy. :D

  • 05.05.2007 6:52 AM PDT

get a new comp

  • 05.05.2007 7:22 AM PDT
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You're going to need to upgrade you graphics card too, which is probably AGP... So your RAM is probably DDR... It would probably just be easier getting a new PC :-P

Assuming you already have a decent power-supply and a hard drive and a case:
Video card: 7600GS - $65
Processor: AMD 3600X2 - $70
Motherboard: Biostar - $70
RAM: Apid 2GB - $90
Total: $295
Cheap.

  • 05.05.2007 7:35 AM PDT
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Posted by: ProgramLog v3
hello,
this is just programlog with some questions about computer upgrading (mostly RAM and CPU)
I didn't just go on google, because i feel many people might have the same questions about upgrading their computers.
first off, my specs:

1.7 GHZ processing speed
384 RAM
Geforce FX 5200 (approx memory of 128mb)
Hard drive- 39 gigs
sound card- Sis 7012 wave
and current Operarting System - Windows XP

now time for the questions:
-Is it possible to upgrade your RAM, if all your RAM slots are full, and without buying a new motherboard? I know about Vista's readyboost, but my specs can't even run Vista currently.

-Will a new CPU allow me to play my games with better performance?

-Is it still possible to upgrade your CPU with a new one, but your motherboard is very old?

-Does RAM significantly improve your computer's ability to play in higher resolution?

-Does Vista blog down your computer's performance to play games?

that's all for now
-thanks


1. yes it is possible to upgrade your ram. you take out the old card and put a new one it (as long as it fits the slot)
2. possibly depends on the game. a more demanding game will probably be more suited with a better cpu but again makes sure it fits the mother board
3. probably you manufacturer might have sautered it to the board but i doubt it in a desktop
4. HELL YES!!!
5. that is a loaded question. to answer you i need to explain some things. 1st of all vista will take more of your systems idle performance than xp but that is normal. in xp you might not have anything open and only have a small amount of your ram taken up but in vista i have 2gigs of ram and sit anywhere between 37-42% ram taken just sitting there with no programs running. it isnt because it takes that much it is because it preloads your most used programs so they open faster. like if i click on word it opens in 1/2 of a sec. but when you open a program that needs power and system performance it dumps all the preloads to devote it to that program. vista is designed to be (mabye not solely designed for but is capable of) a gaming OS. so an older computer that can run vista will be as u say blogged down because vista inheritantly takes more power to run than xp because of its awesomeness but on a computer that is designed for vista it can run circles around any xp computer in gaming and in life.

  • 05.05.2007 4:21 PM PDT

Go get a Dell. I've had one for FOUR years and had no problems whatsoever. Uprgade: Dimension E520

Intel® Coreā„¢ 2 E6420 Duo Processor(4MB L2 cache,2.13GHZ,1066FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
20" Widescreen Dell Digital Flat Panel Monitor
2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive 7200RPM w/8MB Databurst Cache
Your choice of Optical Drive
Kepp Base Video Card and Buy an ATI Radeon X1950
Keep Base Sound Card and Buy Soound Blaster XIFi Fatal1ty
Speakres are optional

  • 05.06.2007 8:06 PM PDT