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gar45

System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
Series / Model: * Dell DXP051
Motherboard Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
Model: 0FJ030
Total Installed Memory: 2 GB
Modules Installed:
Slot "DIMM_1" has 512 MB installed
Slot "DIMM_3" has 512 MB installed
Slot "DIMM_2" has 512 MB installed
Slot "DIMM_4" has 512 MB installed

GEForce 7300LE

Hi,
Has anyone used MrMemory to buy RAM. Was looking to buy more RAM to double the memory, listed above.
Also, with respect to the video card, can you recommend an upgrade for that?
PC is used for some older games mainly (Everquest), and while old, I dont want to replace the whole thing.
Any suggestions are welcome,
thanks

ED E

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingston-Technology-667MHz-DDR2-Non-ECC/dp/B0009JR82U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360498400&sr=8-1

Thats the type of ram you want.

You could bump up to an 8800GTX for cheap now which would help. Dont know how much further I'd go though as that P4HT will limit you. Maybe a 6450.

gar45

Thanks very much for the reply.
Can't seem to find any 8800GTX for cheap online anywhere, any suggestions?

thanks

gar45

Ok, I am totally out of touch. What is best way to figure out what graphics cards are suitable for my old pc?

Thanks

klub44

gar45 wrote: »

Ok, I am totally out of touch. What is best way to figure out what graphics cards are suitable for my old pc?

Thanks

What CPU is on board?
What PSU max power?

gar45

All I can find is Intel (R) D CPU 3.00 Ghz?

klub44

gar45 wrote: »

All I can find is Intel (R) D CPU 3.00 Ghz?

download and run cpuz
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
that will show your cpu ID, many cores and speed
PSU power (watts)- you will find them on PSU label inside your case.

Deano12345

gar45 wrote: »

All I can find is Intel (R) D CPU 3.00 Ghz?

That'll be a Pentium D if I'm not mistaken ! I wouldn't put too much money into a graphics card for it since you'll get a CPU bottleneck pretty soon, something like a 7750 would be a decent match as it uses next to no power and comes in at about 90-95 euro. Seems like the board can take up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM (Seems to take 8GB in the Inspiron 530 though)2x2GB sticks is preferable. This kit off MemoryC runs a little fast but it'll downclock itself to match your FSB

http://www.memoryc.ie/products/description/4GB_Team_Elite_DDR2_PC2_6400-6_6_6_18-Dual_Channel_kit/index.html

ED E

Deano12345 wrote: »

That'll be a Pentium D if I'm not mistaken ! I wouldn't put too much money into a graphics card for it since you'll get a CPU bottleneck pretty soon, something like a 7750 would be a decent match as it uses next to no power and comes in at about 90-95 euro. Seems like the board can take up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM (Seems to take 8GB in the Inspiron 530 though)2x2GB sticks is preferable. This kit off MemoryC runs a little fast but it'll downclock itself to match your FSB

http://www.memoryc.ie/products/description/4GB_Team_Elite_DDR2_PC2_6400-6_6_6_18-Dual_Channel_kit/index.html

7750 is probably a waste tbh.

klub44

Deano12345 wrote: »

That'll be a Pentium D if I'm not mistaken ! I wouldn't put too much money into a graphics card for it since you'll get a CPU bottleneck pretty soon, something like a 7750 would be a decent match as it uses next to no power and comes in at about 90-95 euro. Seems like the board can take up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM (Seems to take 8GB in the Inspiron 530 though)2x2GB sticks is preferable. This kit off MemoryC runs a little fast but it'll downclock itself to match your FSB

http://www.memoryc.ie/products/description/4GB_Team_Elite_DDR2_PC2_6400-6_6_6_18-Dual_Channel_kit/index.html

Not even 7750, would look for second hand 8800gt/9800gt. Had first one on dual core 3.0GHz AMD and that was max. what that cpu could process.

gar45

Thanks for the advice guys. Will upgrade the memory and leave the rest alone. Would rather put the money into a new rig altogether.