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Updating My Computer

by spitalfield23 Jul 6, 2007 3:28PM PDT

hi i want to update my computer so i can play some of the newer games that are out and to make my computer faster so if you could tell how much memory (RAM) and tell me what graphics card i need to upgrade to thank you here is all the information about my computer i hope this helps if not please tell me

thankyou

OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600)

Processor: 2.53 gigahertz Intel Celeron
16 kilobyte primary memory cache
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache

System Model: Dell Computer Corporation Dell DE051

Main Circuit Board: Bus Clock: 533 megahertz

Memory Modules: 254 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'DIMM_1' has 256 MB
Slot 'DIMM_2' is Empty

OKAY I THINK THATS ENOUGH INFO. COULD YOU ALSO TELL ME THE MAX MEMORY MY COMPUTER CAN HOLD THANKYOU

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Yes, I can, but I'll let you do it. . .

by Coryphaeus Jul 6, 2007 9:30PM PDT

Go here http://www.crucial.com/ and input your computer information. It'll tell you the type of RAM and how much you can add.

As far as the graphic card is concerned, there are about a gazillion options. The simplest will be a PCI slot card. Next up is an AGP slot card. Your choice. Prices run from about fifty bucks to over a thousand. A general rule will be to find one with 256 Meg of memory, then find one in your budget.

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