About the only thing that might make sense to upgrade is the memory, if you are low. Spending more than maybe $50 on this antique just doesn't make sense, as you allude to. How much memory does this 8200 have?
You have not posted your 8200 configuration, but I would suggest upgrading the AGP graphics card, instead of buying very expensive RDRAM memory. :emotion-55:
Ah, senior moment here. RDRAM for this model computer is indeed out of the realm of reason. You probably do need more memory, but not at these prices. Save up for a new model, available starting at $400-500 or so.
Not sure if this was what you asking for. As I said not really computer savey. I just talked to Dell, they I could upgrade to, and this is where I get lost. One you can't understand them and then you wonder if they are really telling the truth, being that since I bought it direct from Dell, they can see everything about the computer. She said something about memory,which I'm taking it as she is speaking of the processor. That can go to 1024k and that is it. AS for the hard drive,I now have 80GBs,she says I can go to 160GBs. Total price???? 300.00 for the memory, and 65.99 for the hard drive. With that being said, think this is the info you were asking for.
8G894
Assembly, Card, Planar, Dimension8200, No-Riser
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9K794
Processor, 80532, 2.2GHz, 512K, 400 Front Side Bus, Socket N
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6H257
Keyboard, 104, 6Pin, UNITED STATES..., Audio, NMBMidnight Gray
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4P608
Mouse, Universal Serial Bus, 2 Button, Wheel, Optical, Logitech
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1164P
Rambus Inline Memory Module, 128, 400M, 64X16, 8C
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9578D
Card, Printed Wiring Board, Memory, Rambus In Line Memory Module, Continuity, Rambus
If not,sorry. I just know when I bought it,it cost me close to 3000.00. Now there were some extras,printer,camera ect. The person said that it would be a long time before I had to buy a new one. My husband says I have to many security things or spyware protections. It is slow starting up, and during that time the screen turns blue, but only for a few seconds. No error messages. I have even thought about removing all the stuff I feel is important, and restore back to when I bought it,but I'm not that smart and I know if I did it, I'd break it. It serves it's purpose for me, being that it's mine and it really upsets hubby. His computer at work can run circle and then some around this one. :emotion-34: If i knew what all the set ups mean,I wouldn't feel dumb. I have went the dell site and built another one,under 1000.00,but buying a new computer isn't like buying a new bike, that you never forget to do, new computers are a different story.
I've got a 8250 that is still going. My wife uses it for e-mail and music, and it does just fine. I put a AGP graphics card in it, some memory, and a DVD drive in it. I agree with the above statements that the RDRam is far to expensive, thus just buy a better graphics card and maybe a bigger hard drive; depending what all you are going to keep on it.
When you all start throwing out numbers and ram, have no clue what you mean. Being that the most costly thing to upgrade on this is the processor. Yes, this computer runs good according to me, slow for my husband. Hey the letters on the keyboard are fading. LOL If you read the info about my computer,you'll I made sure there was alot of extras that I can bet I had no clue what it was. Being that I have been on here almost all day,comparing prices and all. I will guess I will be going back to Dell and get another one. When I printed out the info on the new computer,well it just wants to make me run back to school and learn something. LOL I want to thank you all for the info, it has been a great help. For what the processor would cost,all I have to do is add 500.00 more get a new computer. Ok,here's another question. Can you take your computer to someone,let them see what is on it, and take things out that are no longer needed? like,I saw I have this installer cleanup. Everytime I get the erge to clean it,something says you better not. I'm still one of the those who is afraid of crashing the system. My husband has told me to go to college since the kids are all grown and gone. One reason for a new computer, college would be online. Once again thanks. :emotion-51:
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February 22nd, 2009 12:00
About the only thing that might make sense to upgrade is the memory, if you are low. Spending more than maybe $50 on this antique just doesn't make sense, as you allude to. How much memory does this 8200 have?
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February 22nd, 2009 13:00
confusednomore
You have not posted your 8200 configuration, but I would suggest upgrading the AGP graphics card, instead of buying very expensive RDRAM memory. :emotion-55:
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February 22nd, 2009 13:00
RAM for this desktop isn't cheap. 1GB = $300+ at memorysuppliers.com. Crucial doesn't even sell it anymore. Here's a discussion about adding more RAM - http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6121_102-0.html?forumID=45&threadID=233325&start=15&tag=forum-w;forums06 in case you are able to find some cheap RAM.
europa303
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February 22nd, 2009 14:00
Ah, senior moment here. RDRAM for this model computer is indeed out of the realm of reason. You probably do need more memory, but not at these prices. Save up for a new model, available starting at $400-500 or so.
confusednomore
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February 22nd, 2009 14:00
Not sure if this was what you asking for. As I said not really computer savey. I just talked to Dell, they I could upgrade to, and this is where I get lost. One you can't understand them and then you wonder if they are really telling the truth, being that since I bought it direct from Dell, they can see everything about the computer. She said something about memory,which I'm taking it as she is speaking of the processor. That can go to 1024k and that is it. AS for the hard drive,I now have 80GBs,she says I can go to 160GBs. Total price???? 300.00 for the memory, and 65.99 for the hard drive. With that being said, think this is the info you were asking for.
If not,sorry. I just know when I bought it,it cost me close to 3000.00. Now there were some extras,printer,camera ect. The person said that it would be a long time before I had to buy a new one. My husband says I have to many security things or spyware protections. It is slow starting up, and during that time the screen turns blue, but only for a few seconds. No error messages. I have even thought about removing all the stuff I feel is important, and restore back to when I bought it,but I'm not that smart and I know if I did it, I'd break it. It serves it's purpose for me, being that it's mine and it really upsets hubby. His computer at work can run circle and then some around this one. :emotion-34: If i knew what all the set ups mean,I wouldn't feel dumb. I have went the dell site and built another one,under 1000.00,but buying a new computer isn't like buying a new bike, that you never forget to do, new computers are a different story.
Bluffous
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February 22nd, 2009 15:00
I've got a 8250 that is still going. My wife uses it for e-mail and music, and it does just fine. I put a AGP graphics card in it, some memory, and a DVD drive in it. I agree with the above statements that the RDRam is far to expensive, thus just buy a better graphics card and maybe a bigger hard drive; depending what all you are going to keep on it.
confusednomore
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February 22nd, 2009 16:00
When you all start throwing out numbers and ram, have no clue what you mean. Being that the most costly thing to upgrade on this is the processor. Yes, this computer runs good according to me, slow for my husband. Hey the letters on the keyboard are fading. LOL If you read the info about my computer,you'll I made sure there was alot of extras that I can bet I had no clue what it was. Being that I have been on here almost all day,comparing prices and all. I will guess I will be going back to Dell and get another one. When I printed out the info on the new computer,well it just wants to make me run back to school and learn something. LOL I want to thank you all for the info, it has been a great help. For what the processor would cost,all I have to do is add 500.00 more get a new computer. Ok,here's another question. Can you take your computer to someone,let them see what is on it, and take things out that are no longer needed? like,I saw I have this installer cleanup. Everytime I get the erge to clean it,something says you better not. I'm still one of the those who is afraid of crashing the system. My husband has told me to go to college since the kids are all grown and gone. One reason for a new computer, college would be online. Once again thanks. :emotion-51: