Is this computer upgradable? Lenovo M58p-7484 Desktop E8400 3.0GHz 2GB RAM 160GB HDD?

Question

I am thinking of getting this computer used and upgrading a few things on it so that I can play Starcraft 2 on the best settings such as RAM and Graphics Card but I don't know a LOT about computers. Is this computer upgradable? Below are the specs:

Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p-7484 Desktop E8400 3.0GHz 2GB RAM 160GB HDD DVD+RW w/ Sim Card Slot

Specifications
* Platform Technology Intel vPro Technology
* Type Personal computer
* Product Form Factor Tower
* Built-in Devices Speaker
* SIM card slot for Cellular Wireless Access
* Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
* Color Business black

Processor
* Type Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 / 3 GHz
* Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
* 64-bit Computing Yes
* Installed Qty 1
* Max Supported Qty 1
* Processor Main Features Intel Execute Disable Bit,
Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology,
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology,
Intel Virtualization Technology

Mainboard
* Chipset type Intel Q45 Express
* Data bus speed 1333 MHz

Cache Memory
* Type L2 cache
* Installed Size 6 MB
* Cache Per Processor 6 MB

RAM
* Installed Size 2 GB / 16 GB (max)
* Technology DDR3 SDRAM - Non-ECC
* Memory Speed 1066 MHz
* Memory Specification Compliance PC3-8500
* Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
* Features Dual channel memory architecture

Storage Controller
* Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
* Controller Interface Type Serial ATA-300
* Channel Qty 4
* RAID Level RAID 1,
RAID 0

Storage
* Hard Drive 1 x 160 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm - Vibration dampening

Optical Storage
* Type DVD-Writer - Serial ATA

Graphics Controller
* Type PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card
* Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
* Video Memory 512 MB
* Digital Video Standard DisplayPort,
Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

Audio Output
* Type Sound card - Integrated
* Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
* Speaker(s) None

Keyboard
* Keyboard name Preferred Pro USB
* Keyboard interface USB

Input Device
* Type Mouse,
Keyboard

Mouse
* Mouse technology Optical
* Mouse interface USB
* Mouse features Scroll

Networking
* Networking Network adapter - Integrated
* Ethernet Controller(s) Intel 82567LM
* Data Link Protocol Fast Ethernet,
Ethernet,
Gigabit Ethernet
* Remote Management Protocol DMI 2.0,
ASF 2.0
* Features Wake on LAN (WoL),
ACPI support
* Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3

Expansion / Connectivity
* Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H,
1 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H,
1 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
* Expansion Slots Total (Free) 4 Memory - DIMM 240-pin,
1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket,
1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express 2.0 x16 - Half-length, full-height,
1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1 - Half-length, full-height,
2 ( 2 ) x PCI - Half-length, full-height
* Interfaces 8 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ),
2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ),
1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ),
1 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9),
1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style),
1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style),
1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45,
1 x Display / video,
1 x Audio / video - DisplayPort - 20 pin DisplayPort,
1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Dimensions
* Width 6.9 in
* Depth 17.3 in
* Height 15.8 in
* Weight 24.3 lbs

Answer 1

Yes



You'll at the least want to upgrade



1. RAM to 4 GB (buy a 2 GB stick)

2. Good video card 5770 Radeon/Nvidia 450 GTS or better

3. A new power supply (PSU) that can handle the video card's power requirements

4. The Core 2 Duo E8400 is still a decent gaming processor, albeit 2 cores only, but you can live with that

5. You'll probably want to pick up a cheap hard drive for around $50 or so too. 500GB or so



EDIT: You don't need the same 'version' video card. Any PCI Express x16 compatible GPU will do

Answer 2

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RE:

Is this computer upgradable? Lenovo M58p-7484 Desktop E8400 3.0GHz 2GB RAM 160GB HDD?

I am thinking of getting this computer used and upgrading a few things on it so that I can play Starcraft 2 on the best settings such as RAM and Graphics Card but I don't know a LOT about computers. Is this computer upgradable? Below are the specs:



Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p-7484 Desktop E8400...

Answer 3

Thats not a bad computer as is. The Core 2 processor isn't really that that bad, but it only has 2 cores. You could upgrade it to a Core 2 Quad, but that could be difficult and/or problematic, so I would just stick with it and attempt to overclock it if you want.



I personally use this graphics card because it's a very low power card, but it's brand new and still very powerful. That means you won't need a new PSU.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125348&cm_re=6850-_-14-125-348-_-Product

This is about the best graphics card you can get for that system, as the core 2 processor will only limit it, and you're PSU probably won't support bigger video cards. But that very same 6850 lets me play all my games on the highest settings with room to spare. Look through this list and buy the card that you like

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709+600083901+600083830&QksAutoSuggestion=&ShowDeactivatedMark=False&Configurator=&IsNodeId=1&Subcategory=48&description=&Ntk=&CFG=&SpeTabStoreType=&srchInDesc=



This one is a bit cheaper, and will still run everything just fine.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121393&cm_re=gts-_-14-121-393-_-Product





This RAM is pretty good, and it's cheap for a 4GB dual channel set.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820161279

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Hi to all I have the same pc I just got it and tried running a amd hd 5450 and the computer booted up with the built in graphics I think it dose not support gaming cards dose any 1 know of a way I can get a high end gpu to work in this pc?

Answer 6

the only upgrade I see at the moment, if 64 bit OS more memory say 8Gb and possibly another or larger hard drive, I have a similar setup but 32 bit and I still use a 160 Gb drive, I just optimised the drive with System Mechanics 10 and plenty of room. The other upgrade is another motherboard and CPU i3 - i7 chip, depends on your cash flow?

Answer 7

Yes, you should be able to upgrade the computer. Just be sure to purchase the same version of Graphics card and RAM. When you look into purchasing RAM, for this computer the only info you will need is: Technology DDR3 SDRAM - Non-ECC (make sure that the new RAM you purchase is DDR3 SDRAM.)