I'm unsure as to the best compatible CPU, but a P4 2.8 would be a big improvement over a Celeron. As for a video card, the Zotac GT610 PCI video card is one of the best available in PCI.
The chassis will accept a regular mATX motherboard, but you appear not to want to go that route.
the manual doesnt list the above CPU 2.8 P4 400 mhz FSB.
is 2.4 P4 the max at 400 FSB? Would the above work?
or if i want to go above 2.4 P4, i have to use 533 FSB maxed at 3.06 P4 533?
Upgrades done.
1. Maxed RAM to 2 GB.
2. 300GB Hard Drive (id like to upgrade to 7200 RPM).
upgrades id like.
1. Maxed CPU.
2. Stand alone Video Card 512+MB (has onboard).
3. 300W power supply
its a good little system for what i use it for.
Im not a gamer, but id like to edit pix and maybe vids, as the 24 inch screen is bigger than my 17 inch notebook screen that i usually use for editing.
rdunnill
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February 17th, 2014 23:00
I'm unsure as to the best compatible CPU, but a P4 2.8 would be a big improvement over a Celeron. As for a video card, the Zotac GT610 PCI video card is one of the best available in PCI.
The chassis will accept a regular mATX motherboard, but you appear not to want to go that route.
tirzo13
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February 17th, 2014 23:00
the manual doesnt list the above CPU 2.8 P4 400 mhz FSB.
is 2.4 P4 the max at 400 FSB? Would the above work?
or if i want to go above 2.4 P4, i have to use 533 FSB maxed at 3.06 P4 533?
Upgrades done.
1. Maxed RAM to 2 GB.
2. 300GB Hard Drive (id like to upgrade to 7200 RPM).
upgrades id like.
1. Maxed CPU.
2. Stand alone Video Card 512+MB (has onboard).
3. 300W power supply
its a good little system for what i use it for.
Im not a gamer, but id like to edit pix and maybe vids, as the 24 inch screen is bigger than my 17 inch notebook screen that i usually use for editing.
tirzo13
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February 18th, 2014 00:00
Thanks!
Hadnt thought about the mother board as an upgrade. I know the MOBO is a limiting factor.
I just don't want to contribute to landfill and i don't usually replace things till they break.
I just did a fresh install of XP home SP2 and its running fast.
Should i try XP pro?, Win 7 basic, premium or pro?
I found a guy with Win 7 Pro on his so maybe ill give that a go once i do the CPU and Vid Card.
rdunnill
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February 18th, 2014 09:00
Support for XP is ending in less than eight weeks, so I would suggest Windows 7, either Home Premium or Pro.