wyantm06 Posted February 1, 2007 CID Share Posted February 1, 2007 I built my own computer and all. I don't really know that much. But how can you tell on an older computer if it can be upgraded? As in bigger processor and ram? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atnevon Posted February 1, 2007 CID Share Posted February 1, 2007 99.999% of the time an upgrade is not worth it these days. It's much cheaper and will yield better results in getting a newer system, rather than upgrading an old one. The only real exception to this rule is RAM. If you're using an old computer and just flat out cannot afford a new one, your best bet to speed up the one you currently have is to put more RAM into it (these come in long slender sticks, called SIMMS or DIMMS, and are usually placed right next to the CPU on your computer - generally near the center of the motherboard). You can buy more ram online or at stores like Staples, and it's usually reasonably cheap compared to other upgrades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug7272 Posted February 2, 2007 CID Share Posted February 2, 2007 Basically you just need to figure out your motherboard configuration. Once you know the chipset you will know what processors you can add. As far as ram, figure out what type of slot you have for your current ram and that will be about all you need to know. I will go in a lil more depth later if I can. Im on the dumper right now...I love wireless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm311 Posted February 2, 2007 CID Share Posted February 2, 2007 Droppin the kiddies off at the pool eh? But back on topic - I usually show around www.pricewatch.com www.tigerdirect.com www.newegg.com Usually you can find what you want for a decent price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc11890 Posted February 2, 2007 CID Share Posted February 2, 2007 tell us your motherboard model #, and manufacturer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted February 2, 2007 CID Share Posted February 2, 2007 just look the motherboard up for a cpu support list, and max memory. If you can add at least 1GHz to CPU and double your ram, it would be a good upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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