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Confused about System Capabilities - Optiplex 320
I have a freind's system to help with. They feel it is slow and of course I'll do all the software "stuff", but I'm blown away that a system bought in early 2007 has only a Pentium D Smithfield 820, and 2 Gig Max Ram!
It currently has 2MB PC2-5300 , so I guess PC2-6400 would possibly help a smidgen. Does anyone know if the system can "really" handle more than 1 Gig / slot?
The HD is 7200 RPM, so there's no need to up it.
Does moving up the ladder on the CPU make any sense? I understand it can also take Intel P4 Prescott, or Cedar Mill. I haven't priced them yet and wanted to ask you folks if it made sense first.
Thanks!
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July 16th, 2009 20:00
artesian79
Dell's specifications for the Optiplex 320, give 2gb [2 x 1gb modules] as the maximum supported RAM, see HERE
Crucial gives 4gb [2 x 2gb modules] as the maximum RAM support, see HERE
Bev.
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July 17th, 2009 06:00
Thanks. Yes I saw the two differing specification which is part of what confused me. Has anyone really used 2 GB in an Optiplex 320 slot?
Also, any suggestions on the CPU? I'm astounded it has only a Pentium D - that was what my very old computer had and this system is only 1.5 yrs old.
I've been looking at video cards and locally can get:
Which would be best value for this system, or is it overkill if I can't change the CPU? They are not gamers.
Thanks to all for reading and providing your thoughts.
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October 30th, 2009 13:00
Any idea which is correct? I've read elsewhere that the 320 will support 4gb but only on a 64bit OS. Any idea if that's correct?