Wow, your system may only support 512mb... To be honest I think it's a waste of money to upgrade your memory. It's not even using DDR. Check
www.newegg.com if your really hard up for cash. You can probably snag a new cpu, motherboard, memory (512 DDR) case and 350 watt powersupply for around $200... still though you will need a video card most likely, if your 4300 has one you can use that as well as all your CD drives and FDD, and your HDD. If you do this though you have to back up all your information and format the drive and reinstall everything.
Norton makes a program called "Ghost" which will capture an image of your drive so you can reload the stuff onto another system. But I don't know how well that will work in your case.... Are you gaming off that tower?
Might want to skip that whole process and just save up and buy a new Dell. It sure is easier but it sure is alot more money. There's really a million ways to go man.
Unless you are a hardcore gamer (UT, HL, Q, etc.) or doing a lot of video/audio/large image editing, 512MB of RAM should be sufficient.
On the other hand, if you are into any of these processor-intense activities, extra 512 MB of memory will not give your current system a sufficient performance boots. :(
Hey thanks for quick response all. First off i'd say im quite the avid gamer. As of now im on a WOW stint. I was hoping it was possible for that extra little bump. Guess 512 will have to do for now.
I am familiar with Ghost, I have used it at a College i previously worked at for setting up classrooms. I have the resources for a new motherboard, probably, though im in the dust with that whole process too. You say 200$ i could get a new setup? I have been thinking about it.
The following link will help you to find a good hardware (forums, reviews) for a good price (scans, stores, etc.):
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/shopping.htm
Also, check Dell PowerEdge SC1420 and Dell PowerEdge SC420.
(very nice bare metal with no junk).
If you elect to get a new motherboard remember to factor in the cost of a new copy of Windows XP which will not install on a system with a non-Dell BIOS.
You sure about that Denny ?? He has WindowsXP I was pretty sure Dell always gave you a full OEM copy of WindowsXP and not a Restore CD (Like eMachines).
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You sure about that Denny ?? He has WindowsXP I was pretty sure Dell always gave you a full OEM copy of WindowsXP and not a Restore CD (Like eMachines).
Correct. Dell gives you a full OEM copy of Windows
which can be installed only on a system with a Dell BIOS.
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thanks
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im dont know all too much about memory. I know its SDRAM but do i need low or high density and whats the difference?
just want to make sure before I make the purchase,
thanks again.
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According to the Memory section here 512MB is the maximum RAM supported by the 4300, although each of the two memory connectors has a 512MB capacity.
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On the other hand, if you are into any of these processor-intense activities, extra 512 MB of memory will not give your current system a sufficient performance boots. :(
Good Luck!
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I am familiar with Ghost, I have used it at a College i previously worked at for setting up classrooms. I have the resources for a new motherboard, probably, though im in the dust with that whole process too. You say 200$ i could get a new setup? I have been thinking about it.
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http://www.fixyourwindows.com/shopping.htm
Also, check Dell PowerEdge SC1420 and Dell PowerEdge SC420.
(very nice bare metal with no junk).
Hope this helps!
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If you elect to get a new motherboard remember to factor in the cost of a new copy of Windows XP which will not install on a system with a non-Dell BIOS.
NS_MaNiAc
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Correct. Dell gives you a full OEM copy of Windows which can be installed only on a system with a Dell BIOS.
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