Thread: Please help me upgrade my PC!!!!!!

Hello forum members,

Currently i am using Compaq SR1520IL series desktop PC. My hardware configuration is as follows-----

Hardware--------}}}}}

Base processor------>>>>
Pentium4 516 (P) 2.93 GHz:
533 MHz front side bus
Socket 775

Chipset------>>>>
Intel 915GV

Motherboard------>>>>
Manufacturer: Asus
Motherboard Name: PTGD1-LA
HP motherboard name: Goldfish2-GL8E

Memory------->>>>

Component Attributes
Memory Installed 128 MB (1 X 128)
Maximum allowed 4.0 GB (4 X 1 GB) requires the replacement of the installed 128 MB DIMM

*Actual available memory may be less
Speed supported PC3200 MB/sec (runs at 266)
Type 184 pin, DDR SDRAM
DIMM slots Four
Open DIMM slots Three

Hard drive------->>>>
40 GB SATA
7200 rpm

CD-RW drive------>>>>
48X/32X/48X

Type Attributes
Write 48X
Rewrite 32X
Read 48X

Diskette drive----->>>>
1.44 MB (3.5-inch)

Modem------>>>>
PCI K56flex data/fax modem

Video graphics--------->>>>
Integrated with up to 128 MB allocated video memory

Sound/audio------->>>>
Integrated High Definition audio----->
Realtek ALC 880 chipset
8-channels for Full Dolby 5.1/6.1/7.1 surround sound support with Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Network (LAN)-------->>>>
Integrated 10/100 Base-T networking interface

External I/O ports-------->>>>

I/O ports on the front panel--->

Port type Quantity
none available 0
I/O ports on the back panel

Port type Quantity
PS/2 (keyboard, mouse) Two (one each)
VGA (monitor) One
Parallel One
USB (2.0) Four
1394 One
LAN One
Audio One each (line-in, line-out, microphone)

Expansion slots---->>>>

Slot type Quantity
PCI Three (two available)
DIMM Four (three available)
Drive bays

Bay type Quantity
5.25-inch, external Two (one available)
3.5-inch, external Two (one available)
3.5-inch, internal One (occupied)


Keyboard and mouse------->>>>
Compaq PS/2 home professional keyboard
Compaq PS/2 optical scroller mouse

So, can i opt for the Quad core processor for it? Dual core will can also do, & in the aove config. i've made some alterations such as my RAM is 512 MBs and also i have 2 optical drives, one is a DvD Combo & the other is a DvD Writer drive. My monitor is also 17"(all these i upgraded at the time when in bought it!!)

So. i want your suggestions to upgrade it!!!! I want it as modern as possible by upgrading it's processor, RAM, GPU and other things.

Please suggest me the very modern configuration. I am waiting for your replies........

Thank you all...............

what is u r budget??

Originally Posted by Varad Dilip Choudhari

what is u r budget??

Budget don't matters me!!! I just want my pc to have latest possible configuration!!!!!

I heard tht Intel has just launched Hexa-core Processors........????

Originally Posted by coolvaibh2009

Budget don't matters me!!! I just want my pc to have latest possible configuration!!!!!

I heard tht Intel has just launched Hexa-core Processors........????

oh.....

You are the 1st person to ask like that. Here is what i say to people like you:

Intel Xeon W5580 Nehalem 3.2GHz - $1600
ASUS P6T7 WS Supercomputer LGA 1366 Intel X58- $450
EVGA GeForce GTX 285 FTW Edition 2GB X4 - $440x4 - $1760
SILVERSTONE ST1500 1500W PSU- $400
OCZ Flex EX 6GB DDR3 1866MHz - $350
Cooler master Cosmos - $450
HP 300GB 15000 RPM HDD - $850
ZALMAN Reserator XT BK Black Reserator - $425
NEC Display 30" 6ms - $2,200
HT | OMEGA Claro Halo XT - $250
Pioneer Black 8X BD-ROM X2 - $200x2 - $400

Total: $9135 only.

Please do reply back if you still have money to spare. There are dual socket motherboards too.
I think it will be good 2 go for another few months.......

:lol: nice configuration.
rajan my birthday has just passed and you have not given me any gift yet

Originally Posted by kirankumargb

:lol: nice configuration.
rajan my birthday has just passed and you have not given me any gift yet

arey bhai u did not give a treat also !
no treat = no gift

My budget is abt 25k.

Suggest me a good gaming configuration(Exclude Monitor,Mouse,Keyboard,DVD writer)

^^
have a look here:
Entry level Gaming PC- Intel

Thanx bro:thumbup1:

also have a look here for Phenom Rig!

A Daily Guide To PC Tweaking: Total Guide For Building A Budget Level PC

Rajan, I saw your link. I am a novice and I need your advice. Is there a Asus MBoard for the E7500/E5200 CPU? What SMPS is required? Wat is difference between Graphics & AGP Card? Any advice on which brand of LCD monitor has value for money?

There are many motherboards made by Asus for those Dual core processors.

Graphics cards are video cards that improve your visual experience.
AGP is a type of a slot. An AGP card means its a graphic card that fits in an AGP slot. DO NOT buy an AGP card now, they are outdated (old). Look for the ones that fit in PCI express slots(not PCI).

SMPS is required on all PCs. If you all ready have a PC, just look at the back, the thing which has a fan on top is the SMPS. It provides power to the components of your PC.

Please let me know your budget and i will tell you what exactly you can buy.
Please send me a PM (private message) and i will reply to you within 1 day (i m so jobless ! )

I will strongly suggest that you DO NOT buy those intel processors ie(E5200 and E7500) now.