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Right, as many of you may have seen I know pretty much nothing about computers.
A year and a half ago my parents got me a Dell Dimension 2400, mainly as it was quite good value for what I wanted it for. (Internet, writing essays and storing music/pictures).
However, I kind of want to play new games on it now but this system isn't that great for it... so I'm going to upgrade it as best I can. I probably should just use the money to buy a mac or something but my parents would go mental, probably.
Here it is here [URL]http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-Dell_Dimension_2400_Cel_2_20GHz_128MB_40GB[/URL]
I have only have one slot for memory, so I'm thinking of getting a stick of 512 RAM, plus I need a really good graphics card.
Erm, so please help tell me what I need and any suggestions. Plus, do I need a new motherboard?
A year and a half ago my parents got me a Dell Dimension 2400, mainly as it was quite good value for what I wanted it for. (Internet, writing essays and storing music/pictures).
However, I kind of want to play new games on it now but this system isn't that great for it... so I'm going to upgrade it as best I can. I probably should just use the money to buy a mac or something but my parents would go mental, probably.
Here it is here [URL]http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-Dell_Dimension_2400_Cel_2_20GHz_128MB_40GB[/URL]
I have only have one slot for memory, so I'm thinking of getting a stick of 512 RAM, plus I need a really good graphics card.
Erm, so please help tell me what I need and any suggestions. Plus, do I need a new motherboard?
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SHEEPY wrote:
> Who wants to here my new plan?
>
> Put up with my PC for a few more months. Stick some of my wages plus
> my upgrade money aside. Research into computers then buy a beast
> whislt selling my Dell crap for £100 or something.
If you want to have a "beast", then spend your time researching how to build a PC - it's not hard once you understand it - it's just like a giant Lego project.
And also research components for PCs on different sites. I got what at the time was about the best PC you could have. I built it for £1150, but if I had bought a PC at that spec, it would have cost nearly £3000.
> Who wants to here my new plan?
>
> Put up with my PC for a few more months. Stick some of my wages plus
> my upgrade money aside. Research into computers then buy a beast
> whislt selling my Dell crap for £100 or something.
If you want to have a "beast", then spend your time researching how to build a PC - it's not hard once you understand it - it's just like a giant Lego project.
And also research components for PCs on different sites. I got what at the time was about the best PC you could have. I built it for £1150, but if I had bought a PC at that spec, it would have cost nearly £3000.
I won't need to beef up my new beast in a few months.
It shall be beefing me... or something.
It shall be beefing me... or something.
I still think if I asked my girlfriend's Dad if I could "beef up his PC", he'd punch me down the stairs and out a window.
Who wants to here my new plan?
Put up with my PC for a few more months. Stick some of my wages plus my upgrade money aside. Research into computers then buy a beast whislt selling my Dell crap for £100 or something.
Put up with my PC for a few more months. Stick some of my wages plus my upgrade money aside. Research into computers then buy a beast whislt selling my Dell crap for £100 or something.
Lol - probably a lot easier to setup 'n all! ;)
As in one of those sites that custom build it for you.
However, after learning about PCs over these two days I've realised that mine is pretty useless and a lost cause.
A new guitar and more PS2 games it is then.
However, after learning about PCs over these two days I've realised that mine is pretty useless and a lost cause.
A new guitar and more PS2 games it is then.
If you're prepared to have a lurid coloured computer, SR have some Chieftec Dragon's very very cheap here: [URL]http://uk.special.reserve.co.uk/search/special.php?ty=hart&ti=case[/URL]
That's a very good case and a beefy power supply for a bit over £40. Great if you wanted a red or a yellow PC tower :S
That's a very good case and a beefy power supply for a bit over £40. Great if you wanted a red or a yellow PC tower :S
I'm thinking I could buy a whole new base unit.
Or not bother doing anything at all.
Or not bother doing anything at all.
SHEEPY wrote:
> People keep telling me my processor sucks too. This is terrible, my
> computer blows. What about a PCI Express, are they any good?
Yes, but I don't honestly know where PCI Express motherboards are at and I haven't detected any of the usual screeching you get when a new technology is at the point where it's really taking off. My advice is to stick with AGP for now.
> People keep telling me my processor sucks too. This is terrible, my
> computer blows. What about a PCI Express, are they any good?
Yes, but I don't honestly know where PCI Express motherboards are at and I haven't detected any of the usual screeching you get when a new technology is at the point where it's really taking off. My advice is to stick with AGP for now.
Funny you should write all that.
I opened it up today, there is no AGP slot to my dismay.
There are only three PCI slots, the middle one is stuck with a big stupid integrated thing that I'm not sure I will be able to get out.
People keep telling me my processor sucks too. This is terrible, my computer blows. What about a PCI Express, are they any good?
I opened it up today, there is no AGP slot to my dismay.
There are only three PCI slots, the middle one is stuck with a big stupid integrated thing that I'm not sure I will be able to get out.
People keep telling me my processor sucks too. This is terrible, my computer blows. What about a PCI Express, are they any good?
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