[HELP] improving computer [+REP]

[Kevin]

Hey,

Basicly i am the owner of a Packard Bell IXTREME GOLD MC 1807
http://support.packardbell.com/uk/item/index.php?pn=PB14306701&g=1400 , and im looking for tips on how to improve the speed of this computer, eg new chips. Please reccomend me eazy soloutions, which is friendly. you can post links from sites like ebuyer.com



Good Soloutions will be awarded with +REP for there help.


-Kevin

[N!ck]

Can't really find much details about the specs of it but as far as i can tell it has 1GB RAM. I'm assuming it's DDR RAM judging by it's age (can't find much detail about it). Add 1GB more to make it 2GB http://www.ebuyer.com/product/65719

[Kevin]

Can't really find much details about the specs of it but as far as i can tell it has 1GB RAM. I'm assuming it's DDR RAM judging by it's age (can't find much detail about it). Add 1GB more to make it 2GB http://www.ebuyer.com/product/65719

is that the cheapest/best one on the market ? + REP to you sir

-Kevin

[N!ck]

is that the cheapest/best one on the market ? + REP to you sir

-Kevin

Not the cheapest. That would be about 3-4 quid cheaper, but you want a decent brand. Crucial is one of the top brands.

[Stephen!]

I would say that you could upgrade the RAM and graphics card at most.

[Kevin]

I would say that you could upgrade the RAM and graphics card at most.

My brother is into a lot of gaming, so upgrading the graphics card is probly a good idea.

Are both of theese things plug in @ GO. literly slot in to slot and boot computer bam or do i have to solder effort ect... :P

Could you please reccomend a good quality good price graphics card also please :]

-Kevin

[N!ck]

My brother is into a lot of gaming, so upgrading the graphics card is probly a good idea.

Are both of theese things plug in @ GO. literly slot in to slot and boot computer bam or do i have to solder effort ect... :P

Could you please reccomend a good quality good price graphics card also please :]

-Kevin

The RAM is plug in and go. Graphics card isn't. You'll need to uninstall all the drivers and software relating to the current graphics card first. Then turn the PC off, remove the old card, put the new one in, power up and install the new drivers.

As for a compatible card... Ebuyer seem to have given up all hope on nVidia AGP cards. They have some ATI cards that seem decent value for money, especially the 1650. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/146430 and a more powerful card http://www.ebuyer.com/product/144317 . Or this nVidia one from a different website is decent value for money http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Graphics+Cards/AGP/nVIDIA+GeForce+7600GT+256MB+AGP+8x+?productId=3305 7

[Kevin]

Would i notice a difference if i upgraded my graphics card?

-Kevin

[Stephen!]

Would i notice a difference if i upgraded my graphics card?

-Kevin

It wouldn't be called upgrading then would it :P

[N!ck]

Would i notice a difference if i upgraded my graphics card?

-Kevin

If you play games then yes.