Hello
I have just appropriated a desktop PC from work, from a skip actually, because it is so slow and obselete. I built my own PC at uni and really enjoyed it, and want to do the same again. Current specs are:
DirectX 4.07.00.0700 (DirectX 7.0)
Computer Name GX110
User Name Mongrel
Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Pentium IIIE, 733 MHz (5.5 x 133)
Motherboard Name Dell OptiPlex GX110
Motherboard Chipset Intel Whitney i810E
System Memory 128 MB (SDRAM)
BIOS Type Phoenix (09/18/00)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM2)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)
Display:
Video Adapter Intel Corporation 810 Graphics Controller Hub (4 MB)
3D Accelerator Intel i752
Monitor Dell E771p [17" CRT] (51RNH15BBGCQ)[/I]
System Slot Properties: (5 of these)
Slot Designation PCI1
Type PCI
Usage Empty
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Long
Now - this bad boy can handle command and conquer, but I would ideally like it to handle slightly more modern games. Nothing too 3D graphics heavy, but strategy stuff, (i want to feed my championship manager addiction mostly) so I'm thinking i'd like a decent processor and RAM.
I've been looking into this though, and since it's only got a slot 1 processor, i cant really upgrade much further than my 750 mhz.
Here are my questions...
Is it worth getting a new motherboard? Would there be compatibility problems in putting a new one in, or can you just buy any old one and put it in any case?
Are there slot 1 processor/RAM/graphics card configurations which i can put on my current motherboard which would bring my computer up to a decent level? If so, what would you recommend?
Thanks in advance
I have just appropriated a desktop PC from work, from a skip actually, because it is so slow and obselete. I built my own PC at uni and really enjoyed it, and want to do the same again. Current specs are:
DirectX 4.07.00.0700 (DirectX 7.0)
Computer Name GX110
User Name Mongrel
Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Pentium IIIE, 733 MHz (5.5 x 133)
Motherboard Name Dell OptiPlex GX110
Motherboard Chipset Intel Whitney i810E
System Memory 128 MB (SDRAM)
BIOS Type Phoenix (09/18/00)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM2)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)
Display:
Video Adapter Intel Corporation 810 Graphics Controller Hub (4 MB)
3D Accelerator Intel i752
Monitor Dell E771p [17" CRT] (51RNH15BBGCQ)[/I]
System Slot Properties: (5 of these)
Slot Designation PCI1
Type PCI
Usage Empty
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Long
Now - this bad boy can handle command and conquer, but I would ideally like it to handle slightly more modern games. Nothing too 3D graphics heavy, but strategy stuff, (i want to feed my championship manager addiction mostly) so I'm thinking i'd like a decent processor and RAM.
I've been looking into this though, and since it's only got a slot 1 processor, i cant really upgrade much further than my 750 mhz.
Here are my questions...
Is it worth getting a new motherboard? Would there be compatibility problems in putting a new one in, or can you just buy any old one and put it in any case?
Are there slot 1 processor/RAM/graphics card configurations which i can put on my current motherboard which would bring my computer up to a decent level? If so, what would you recommend?
Thanks in advance
