This system is a complete dead end from its obsolete RAM to its proprietary power supply to its ancient AGP video card (no, no PCIe card will work in it).
You would be better off sending this one off for recycling and spending whatever funds you'd planned on a newer system with DDR memory, PCIe support and more standard components.
I installed XP on a dimension E510 (Dimension 5100) that has Pentium 4 3.0 GHz and PCIe slot for legacy gpu.
if it has AGP only it is too old and not worth upgrading.
old Dell desktop you can fiddle w include XPS 400 or 410 (Dimension 9200) which run Pentium D or up to core 2 quad. These have PCIE slot and stock psu has 6 pin PCIe connector. Get one local that no one else wants, other people’s junk can be your cheap upgrade toy.
Sim_Shady36
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July 6th, 2024 13:23
I may have not placed this post in the proper topic
ejn63
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July 6th, 2024 13:48
This system is a complete dead end from its obsolete RAM to its proprietary power supply to its ancient AGP video card (no, no PCIe card will work in it).
You would be better off sending this one off for recycling and spending whatever funds you'd planned on a newer system with DDR memory, PCIe support and more standard components.
redxps630
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July 6th, 2024 18:26
I installed XP on a dimension E510 (Dimension 5100) that has Pentium 4 3.0 GHz and PCIe slot for legacy gpu.
if it has AGP only it is too old and not worth upgrading.
old Dell desktop you can fiddle w include XPS 400 or 410 (Dimension 9200) which run Pentium D or up to core 2 quad. These have PCIE slot and stock psu has 6 pin PCIe connector. Get one local that no one else wants, other people’s junk can be your cheap upgrade toy.
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