I want to upgrade my old (but good) computer, help me out?

Question

dxdiag

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System Information
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Time of this report: 1/2/2014, 20:06:17
Machine name: ZOHEB-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.101014-0432)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Inspiron 530s
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8300 @ 2.83GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory: 3326MB RAM
Page File: 1116MB used, 5726MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode



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Display Devices
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Card name: ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor (0x94C1)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_94C1&SUBSYS_0D021028&REV_00
Display Memory: 1651 MB
Dedicated Memory: 244 MB
Shared Memory: 1407 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Dell E228WFP
Driver Name: atiumdag.dll,atidxx32.dll,atidxx64,atiumdva.cap,atiumd64,atiumd6a,atitmm64
Driver Version: 8.14.0010.0662 (English)
DDI Version: 10
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 4/29/2009 01:52:04, 3082752 bytes

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Sound Devices
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Description: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0888&SUBSYS_1028020D&REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RTKVHDA.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5555 (English)
Driver Attributes: F

Answer 1

Hi,



What do you want to use or play on your PC?



In my opinion, if it's to play top end latest games on high graphics settings, then it may not be worth your while trying to upgrade, and to start a fresh. These are the reasons why.



Your motherboard is Socket LGA775, which is now a long discountinued socket which manufacturers no longer support. You could upgrade to a Core2Quad processor, but the performance improvement would not be noticeable unless you used games/programs which make use of 4 cores. The latest supported socket is LGA1150, and LGA2011 (which is soon to be discontinued). The processor socket must match the motherboard socket, otherwise it won't fit nor work.



Your RAM is DDR2, and the latest standard is DDR3. You can still buy DDR2 ram, but you'll probably find it's more expensive than DDR3. But since you have 32bit Windows, it won't recognise or use anymore RAM than what you currently have.



You could upgrade the graphics card, but choosing a more powerful one (one that requires dedicated power from the power supply) would mean you may need to replace the computers power supply as well, since the Dell one would likely only be about 250-300 watts; where you'd ideally need a 450-550w unit. And even then, the dual core processor may hold you back.



Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but in the technology world; things move SO quickly. And upgrading out of date technology is like trying to get a Ford Focus to out-run a Ferrari on a drag strip!

Answer 2

The only way to get that working better is to install an SSD. It will not make the computer parts work faster, but your data access and transfer will get a great boost for low cost.

I would go for the 256Gb Samsung Evo.

Clone your hard drive contents to it.

Save your existing drive data for a back up.



I would probably get a $120, 24-inch 1080p monitor while I was at it, and run 2 monitors. iiyama.



After blowing all the dust out of the case, chip fan and PSU.

Answer 3

Slim tower systems have extremely limited upgrade potential.



That systems 0RY007 motherboard only supports dual core processors (no Core 2 Quads), so your processor upgrade options are - the E8400, E8500 or E8600.



Due to the size of that systems case, it uses a non-standard ITX or TFX power supply, and upgrade options for those types of power supplies are usually limited to around 300W~350W. Also, due to size limitations, it can only use a low power (due to the psu restriction), low profile graphics card.



Memory is at max due to 32bit operating system.

Answer 4

Do u mean to upgrade it to like Windows 7 or something?

Answer 5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiAcauVHTX8