Dimension E310 Upgrade

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There's quite a few like this, but none seemed to answer my question so I'm going to start my own and be straightforward.

I'm looking for the best video card upgrade for my Dell Dimension E310.

SPECS:

Dell Dimension E310 DV051
Motherboard- Model #0JC474, Chipset i915P/i915G
Current Card- Intel 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family
Memory- 1.5 GB RAM
CPU-lntel Pentium 4
CPU Speed- 2.80 GHz
Power Supply- Dell?
Output- 230W

The main game I will be playing is World of Warcraft, and I'm currently getting from 5-15 fps, averaging at about 8, which is not very good. If there is a card I can get up to $175 (or close) that will significantly improve my fps, please let me know.
 
This would be your only other option:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161197
Since you have 1 pcie x1 slot you might as well use it if available. It's faster than pci.
Your psu should be ok with this.
If not this shows what you can get:
http://www.power-on.com/ea460u.html
reference from here:
http://www.power-on.com/dell.html

I would recommend the least expensive accecptable psu if you decide to:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371005
27amps for $30 (after rebate)
 
Hmmm that PCI x1 card would be alright with the PSU, that is good to know since I have a E310 that I would like to put a better card in for it. Will a ATX PSU fit in a dell case?
I second getting the PCI x1 card then.
 
I never used a pcie x 1 card so can't garantee the psu would be enough (but it should)
what I know:
your psu is 230w
250w = about 345 (rough guess)
305w (I used to have) = 22amps on the 12v
This is the 305w psu-just to show that Dell psu's are under-rated
0d5032-2.jpg

This is the card
http://www.hisdigital.com/html/product_ov.php?id=335&view=yes
This is what it says:
"Compatible for Dell Dimension E310 Desktop"
your owner's manual
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim3100/en/sm/index.htm

Whosline07,
Your call, your $
Google can be your friend
 
U need to be careful with dell psu, they make them so u cant change it, and on several accounts i have heard that it can ruin your computer if you change it, but most cheaper video cards require about 300w psu
 
Chappu said:
U need to be careful with dell psu, they make them so u cant change it, and on several accounts i have heard that it can ruin your computer if you change it, but most cheaper video cards require about 300w psu
1. Some older models are propriety, yes. Not the model in question.
2. Did you read the thread before posting?
3. Several accounts being what?
 
upgrading...

I have this computer as well, and i'm also into gaming, and graphic design. I unfortunately did not know as much about computers when I bought this computer as I know now. I decided that I want to upgrade this as much as I can. After doing research and reading this thread, i've decided on:


this graphics card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161197

this psu:
http://www.power-on.com/ea460u.html


I have 1 gb RAM, but I want to go up to 2 gb, on 2 cards (2 X 1GB). What is the best quality ram i can get for this computer? Any of these work, or anything better/worse?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...1052308477+1052408147&name=DDR2+533+(PC2+4200)

Next, is a sound card. It would have to be a pci sound card. The total amount I want to spend on the RAM cards and the sound card would be about 100 dollars.

Thanks in advance,
Ethan
 
kpo6969 said:

Ok, I ran the scan, got these results:

* Maximum Memory Capacity: 2048MB
* Currently Installed Memory: 1GB
* Available Memory Slots: 0
* Number of Banks: 2
* Dual Channel Support: Yes
* CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
* CPU Family: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.06GHz Model 4, Stepping 9
* CPU Speed: 3059 MHz
* Although the memory can be installed one module at a time, the best performance comes from using matched pairs of modules.
*Each memory slot can hold DDR2 PC2-4200 with a maximum of 1GB per slot.


So what do I need to look for on newegg? Will any RAM that is DDR2 PC2-4200 and 1gb a card work?


Also, any suggestions on sound cards?
 
kpo6969 said:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231018

That doesn't work? I like that it has a heat spreader, and I think it's a bit better quality.


And that seems like and excellent sound card, good brand, good price, thanks.
 
kisrum said:
If it is decided you need a PSU then you can try this http://www.pcpower.com/Dell/series/Dimension.html. I was suspicious of the PSU cost and compatibility but I put one of these in a Dimension E510 and am very happy with it.

If you don't need that much power then fine.
It is a high quality unit (the one I have in my system)
470w @ 26amps
470w continous, 520w peak
Tier II
on the expensive side, but you get what you pay for:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703011
 
So, if i'm going to place an order on newegg of all the best parts possible for this computer, it would be these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161197 --gpu

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102012 -- sound card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703011 -- psu

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231018 --RAM

or does this RAM not work with the E310? If not....


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146569 -- this RAM

Comes to about 280 bucks total. This pretty much the best I can do to this machine?

EDIT: I heard that crucial is one of the best brands, so i'll go with that.
 
All I can tell you is the one I linked you to works, Dell compatable, and if bought from Crucial garanteed to work.
Of course buy it from Newegg since it's cheaper and the same thing.
Not to say your preferred choice won't work, it may or may not. Dells tend to be finicky with ram, especially an older model such as yours.
Just compare the specs, it your choice
G Skill
cas 4
4-4-4-12
1.8-2.2v

Crucial
cas 5
5-5-5-15
1.8

Why do you want a heat-spreader? You can't o'c it anyway.
 
I also have a dell e310 and the video and memory suck. I was wondering if i use
this gpu HIS Hightech H155HMF256EL1N-R Radeon X1550 256MB 64-bit GDDR2
PCI Express x1 Low Profile Video Card and this 2gb ram from crucial, if I would
have to upgrade my power supply? I dont really want to is what Im saying : )
 
that is a tinny PSU, and I would advise anyone with that computer and using it for more than office to upgrade the PSU.
 
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