Need help Upgrading my PC

[Huggins]

Hi guys i was wondering if any one could help me out.

i recently just bought myself a New Pc and i am currently giving my son my Old One he plays Eve-online and Wow and he is a pretty Big gamer. His Pc has had it and i would like to upgrade my old one and Give it to him.

But i havent got the foggist how to do it :S

i have been looking into it all day and there are so many makers and maufactor's makes my head spin.

I have recieved the following information on my system.

System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061
System Model: EV957AA-ABU t3470.uk
Motherboard Manufacturer: ASUSTek Computer INC.
Motherboard Model: LITHIUM

* Maximum Memory Capacity: 4194304 MB
* Currently Installed Memory: 1024 MB
* Available Memory Slots: 2
* Number of Banks: 4
* Dual Channel Support: N.A.
* CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
* CPU Family: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.00GHz Model 6, Stepping 2
* CPU Speed: 3001 MHz
of i am correct the Ram is DDR PC2-5200 to be honest i cannot find any or much of that RAM is there any compatible that i could Buy

A T I Radeon x1300/x1550 series
with the same secondary

I would love to upgrade rather than just buy a new one would be a shame to chuck it out and i hope i aint being to stingy and its worth upgrading

Thanks for taking the time to read and hopefully you guys can help?

If you need any more info on the system tell me how and i will Reply ASAP

 

[rev_olie]

It would be helpful to get a bit more information is possible.

Can you go here

This will download sandra. It should tell you the type of RAM. If not we will use soemthing else.

Overall you are best to upgrade your RAM and Graphics card. Sandra will give you information on this.
Take a look at the graphics card type and slots available.

Then we can look into upgrading.

Also take a look at this guide ive written. It will give you some info on the different parts.

 

[Huggins]

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SiSoftware Sandra

Video Adapter
Display : \\.\DISPLAY1
Model : Radeon X1300/X1550 Series
VGA Compatible : No

Chipset
Chipset : RV515

Bus
Type : PCIe
Version : 1.00
Width : x16 / x16
Speed : 2.5Gbps / 2.5Gbps
Maximum Bus Bandwidth : 3.91GB/s

Video BIOS
Date of Manufacture : 21 March 2006
Version : 3A67608.116

Direct3D Capabilities
Interface Version : 9.00
Model : Radeon X1300/X1550 Series
Video Driver : ati2dvag.dll
Library Version : 6.14.10.6869
Has 3D Hardware Acceleration : Yes
Hardware Transform & Light : Yes
Heads : 1
Pixel Shaders Version : 3.00
Vertex Shaders Version : 3.00

Video Driver
Expected Windows Version : 4.00
Screen Saver Active : 1 hour(s), 39 minute(s)
Low Power Saving Active : No
Power Off Saving Active : No

Mode
Mode : 1280x960 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit)
Refresh Rate : 60Hz
Virtual Desktop Size : 1280x960

Device Mode Characteristics
Physical Medium Width : 360 mm, 14 in
Physical Medium Height : 270 mm, 11 in
Recommended CRT/Panel Size : 22 in
Horizontal/Vertical Resolution : 96x96 dpi
Colour Bits/Planes : 32-bit / 1-bit
Brushes : 4294967295
Pens : 4294967295
Colours/Shades : 4294967295
Pixel Width/Height/Diagonal : 36 / 36 / 51

Clipping Capabilities
Can Clip Output to Rectangle : Yes
Can Clip Output to Region : No

Raster Capabilities
Supports Banding : No
Supports Fonts Larger than 64Kb : Yes
Can Transfer Bitmaps : Yes
Supports Bitmaps Larger than 64Kb : Yes
Supports Device Bitmaps : No
Supports DIBs : Yes
DIBs on Device Surface : Yes
Flood Fills : Yes
Supports Windows 2.x : Yes
Stretch/Compress Bitmaps : Yes
Stretch/Compress DIBs : Yes
Supports Scaling : No
Palette-Based Device : No
Saves Bitmap Locally : No

Curve Capabilities
Can Draw Circles : Yes
Can Draw Ellipses : Yes
Can Draw Pie Wedges : Yes
Can Draw Chord Arcs : Yes
Can Draw Wide Borders : Yes
Can Draw Styled Borders : Yes
Can Draw Wide, Styled Borders : Yes
Can Draw Rounded Rectangles : Yes
Can Draw Interiors : Yes

Line Capabilities
Can Draw Polylines : Yes
Can Draw Styled Lines : Yes
Can Draw Wide Lines : Yes
Can Draw Wide, Styled Lines : Yes
Can Draw Markers : Yes
Can Draw Polymarkers : Yes
Can Draw Interiors : Yes

Polygonal Capabilities
Can Draw Alternate-fill Polygons : Yes
Can Draw Winding-fill Polygons : Yes
Can Draw Rectangles : Yes
Can Draw Scan Lines : Yes
Can Draw Wide Borders : Yes
Can Draw Styled Borders : Yes
Can Draw Wide, Styled Borders : Yes
Can Draw Interiors : Yes

Text Capabilities
Supports Stroke Clip Precision : Yes
Supports Stroke Output Precision : Yes
Supports Character Output Precision : Yes
Supports 90° Character Rotation : No
Supports Any Angle Character Rotation : No
Supports Independent X-Y Scaling : No
Supports Doubled Character for Scaling : No
Supports Integer Multiples for Scaling : No
Any Multiples for Exact Scaling : No
Can Draw Double-Weighted Characters : No
Can Italicise : No
Can Underline : Yes
Can Draw Strikeouts : Yes
Can Draw Raster Fonts : Yes
Can Draw Vector Fonts : Yes
Cannot Scroll Using BitBlt : No

Performance Tips
Tip 314 : Video BIOS is too old. Check for an update.
Tip 2221 : Driver is not certified.
Tip 319 : A refresh rate of at least 75Hz is recommended. Increase it if possible.
Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.

 

[Huggins]

SiSoftware Sandra

System
Manufacturer : HP Pavilion 061
Model : EV957AA-ABU t3470.uk
Family : 103C_53316J
Version : 00F0211RE101LITHI00
Serial Number : CZX6186BT9 GB620
ID : 23BCD080-1011494C-76A4C78F-25DBF6CD
SKU Number : EV957AA#ABU

Mainboard
Manufacturer : ASUSTek Computer INC.
Multi-Processor (MP) Support : No
MPS Version : 1.40
Model : LITHIUM
Version : 1.04
Serial Number : MB-1234567890
System BIOS : 03/02/2006-LakePort-P5LP-LE-00

On-board Devices
Other : Other (Enabled)
Video Adapter : Video Adapter (Disabled)
Ethernet Adapter : Ethernet Adapter (Enabled)
Sound Adapter : Sound Adapter (Enabled)

System Memory Controller
Location : Mainboard
Error Correction Capability : None
Number of Memory Slots : 4
Maximum Installable Memory : 4GB
Bank0/1 - A0 : None None None None DIMM Synchronous DDR2 512MB/64 @ 533MHz
Bank2/3 - A1 : Empty
Bank4/5 - A2 : None None None None DIMM Synchronous DDR2 512MB/64 @ 533MHz
Bank6/7 - A3 : Empty

Chipset
Model : HP 82945P Processor to I/O Controller
Revision : I2
Bus : Intel AGTL+
Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 200MHz (800MHz)
Maximum FSB Speed : 4x 267MHz (1.07GHz)
Width : 64-bit
Crossfire Technology : Yes
I/O Queue Depth : 12 request(s)
Maximum Bus Bandwidth : 6.25GB/s

Chipset 1 Hub Interface
Type : DMI (Direct Media Interface)
Version : 1.00
Number of Ports : 4
In/Out Width : 4-bit / 4-bit
Multiplier : 3x
Speed : 1x 100MHz (100MHz)

Logical/Chipset Memory Banks
Bank 0 : 512MB DIMM DDR2 4-4-4-12 1T
Bank 4 : 512MB DIMM DDR2 4-4-4-12 1T
Supported Memory Types : DIMM DDR2
Channels : 2
Memory Bus Speed : 4x 133MHz (532MHz)
Maximum Memory Speed : 4x 167MHz (668MHz)
Multiplier : 8/12x
Width : 64-bit
Memory Controller in Processor : No
Refresh Rate : 7.80µs
Power Save Mode : No
Fixed Hole Present : No
Maximum Memory Bus Bandwidth : 8.31GB/s

APIC 1
Version : 2.00
Multiplier : 1/2x
Maximum Interrupts : 24
IRQ Handler Engaged : Yes
Enhanced Support : Yes

Memory Module
Manufacturer : Infineon
Model : 64T64000HU37A
Serial Number : 03019212
Type : 512MB DIMM DDR2
Technology : 8x(64Mx8)
Speed : PC2-4300U DDR2-534
Standard Timings : 4.0-4-4-12 2-16-4-2
Version : 1.01
Date of Manufacture : 07 May 2006
Memory DC Line : 1.80V
Set Timing @ 267MHz : 5.0-4-4-12 2-16-4-2
Set Timing @ 267MHz : 4.0-4-4-12 2-16-4-2
Set Timing @ 200MHz : 3.0-3-3-9 2-12-3-2

Memory Module
Manufacturer : Infineon
Model : 64T64000HU37A
Serial Number : 03016416
Type : 512MB DIMM DDR2
Technology : 8x(64Mx8)
Speed : PC2-4300U DDR2-534
Standard Timings : 4.0-4-4-12 2-16-4-2
Version : 1.01
Date of Manufacture : 07 May 2006
Memory DC Line : 1.80V
Set Timing @ 267MHz : 5.0-4-4-12 2-16-4-2
Set Timing @ 267MHz : 4.0-4-4-12 2-16-4-2
Set Timing @ 200MHz : 3.0-3-3-9 2-12-3-2

System Bus(es) on Hub 1
Version : 2.30
System Bus 0 : PCI
System Bus 1 : PCIe 1.00 x16 2.5Gbps
System Bus 2 : PCI66

LPC Hub Controller 1
Model : HP 82801GB/GR (ICH7) LPC Interface Controller
Revision : A2
ACPI Power Management Enabled : Yes
Advanced TCO Mode Enabled : Yes
High Precision Timer Support : Yes
High Precision Timer Enabled : No
Delayed Transaction Enabled : Yes

LPC Legacy Controller 1
Type : SMSC LPC v1
Version : 77.03
Number of Enabled Devices : 2

Disk Controller
Model : HP 82801G (ICH7) Ultra ATA Storage Controller
Interface : ATA
Revision : A2
Maximum UDMA Mode : UltraDMA-5 / ATA100
Channels : 2
In Use Channels : 2
Port : UltraDMA-2 / ATA33
Port : UltraDMA-2 / ATA33

Disk Controller
Model : HP 82801GB/GR/GH (ICH7) Serial ATA Storage Controller
Interface : SATA
Revision : A2
Maximum SATA Mode : G2 / SATA300
RAID Support : Yes
RAID Enabled : No
Channels : 4
In Use Channels : 2
Port : G1 / SATA150
Port : G1 / SATA150

Audio Device
Model : HP 82801G (ICH7) High Definition Audio
Revision : A2
Type : HD (High-Definition) Audio
Version : 1.00
Number of In / Out / Bi-Directional Streams : 4 / 4 / 0
Number of Serial Data Streams : 1

USB Controller 1
Model : HP 82801G (ICH7) USB Universal Host Controller
Revision : A2
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

USB Controller 2
Model : HP 82801G (ICH7) USB Universal Host Controller
Revision : A2
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

USB Controller 3
Model : HP 82801G (ICH7) USB Universal Host Controller
Revision : A2
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

USB Controller 4
Model : HP 82801G (ICH7) USB Universal Host Controller
Revision : A2
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

USB Controller 5
Model : HP 82801G (ICH7) USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
Revision : A2
Version : 2.00
Specification : 1.00
Interface : EHCI
Channels : 8
Companion Controllers : 4
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) High (480Mbps)
Addressing Support : 64-bit
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

FireWire/1394 Controller 1
Model : HP VT6306 VIA Fire II IEEE-1394 OHCI Link Layer Controller
Revision : I1
Version : 1.00
Interface : OHCI
Enhanced Support : No
Channels : 64
Speed : 400MHz

System SMBus Controller 1
Model : Intel 801xx/63xx SMBus
Version : 0.01
Specification : 2.00
Advanced TCO Mode Enabled : Yes
Slave Device Enabled : Yes
PEC Support : Yes
Speed : 100kHz

Expansion Slot(s)
PCI1 (1h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Half-Length Used
PCI2 (2h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Half-Length Available
PCI3 (3h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Half-Length Used
PCI4 (4h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Half-Length Available
PCI5 (5h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Half-Length Available
PCIEX16 (6h) : PCIe x16 +5V PME Half-Length Used

Port Connector(s)
PRIMARY IDE : ATA
FDD : 8251 FIFO / Floppy Disk
LPT1 : Parallel Port ECP/EPP / DB-25 pin female / DB-25 pin female
PS/2 Keyboard : Keyboard / PS/2 / PS/2
PS/2 Mouse : Mouse / PS/2 / PS/2
USB1 : USB
USB2 : USB
USB3 : USB
USB4 : USB
USB5 : USB
USB6 : USB
USB7 : USB
USB8 : USB
VIDEO : Video / DB-15 pin female
Line In : Audio
Back Surround L/R - Back Surround L/R : Audio / Mini-jack
Side Surround L/R - Side Surround L/R : Audio / Mini-jack
Center/LFE - Center/LFE : Audio / Mini-jack
ETHERNET : Network / RJ-45

SiSoftware Sandra

System Buses
Interface Version : 2.30
PCI Bus(es) : 3
PCIe Bus(es) : 1

System Bus 0
Type : PCI
Multiplier : 1x

System Bus 1
Type : PCIe 1.00 x16 2.5Gbps
Multiplier : 3x
Bridge : Intel 82945G/GZ/P/PL PCI Express Root Port
Device Connected to Port : MSI Radeon X1300 Series

System Bus 2
Type : PCI66
Multiplier : 1x
Bridge : Intel 82801GB Hub Interface to PCI Bridge (ICH7 A1)

 

[Huggins]

RAm

i got really confused about the RAM normailly you can count 1 side of RAm then double the pins to get both sides but one side looked long than the other
hence i got 56 on the first strip then after many counts i got 63maybe 64 :S

 

[rev_olie]

Afraid not. Both sides would be the same.
Right another thing to try then.
you can either try counting again, use something as a guide eg a pin just try not to touch the contacts but it will make is easier to count the pins, i usually use a paper clip with the rubber caseing on. It allows you to count the contacts easily and doesn't matter if you touch the RAM as its rubber.

Also if the RAM has a sticker on it then it will have a load of numbers etc. If there is a serial number or a product number on it then post them in your next reply. This will give us your RAM from and then we can just match it . Almost there

 

[Huggins]

correct the Ram is DDR PC2-5200

 

[rev_olie]

Ah your back ,

Is there anything else on the RAM. For example a white stickers with part number or anything. I would like to point you to RAM that will fit perfectly.
Just for an example if you go to this post here:
https://www.techspot.com/vb/topic121908.html

If you look at the first picture there is a long string of numbers and such on the ram chips.
It would be great if you could copy all of those to the post OR even better could you take a picture?
If you could take a picture and post it to the thread as an attachment then it would be really really useful and we could get you upgrades in hours

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

You would need a new video card and RAM. Your currently installed RAM is PC2-4200, as per the HP website. You can install any RAM that is of that speed.

I recommend this RAM stick and this card.

BTW, what resolution does your son usually play his games at?

 

[9Nails]

Sweet computer! Upgrade it a little bit, wipe and reinstall Windows XP and that baby would rock. Be sure to visit HP and get all the latest driver updated for the computer. (Network, Audio, Chipset, etc...) That would help ensure you a stable system. If you can, burn them on to a CD-Rom just in case some of the critical drivers aren't auto detected by the XP setup.

You definitely have PC2-4300U DDR2 RAM in there. Rage_3K_Moiz gave you links to to correct RAM. You probably could install PC2-5200, but you'd snarf the timings on your RAM a bit. It's better to try to match your RAM sticks to prevent memory errors. A lot of the time Windows XP will correct those errors, but that will cost you some speed.

I can't confirm the video card interface on that computer. I'd assume that Rage_3K_Moiz was able to when he recommended that ASUS card. All looks well if that's the case.

I learned something new: I didn't know that ASUS made the boards in HP computers! No wonder why they work so well.

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Expansion Slot(s)
PCI1 (1h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Half-Length Used
PCI2 (2h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Half-Length Available
PCI3 (3h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Half-Length Used
PCI4 (4h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Half-Length Available
PCI5 (5h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Half-Length Available
PCIEX16 (6h) : PCIe x16 +5V PME Half-Length Used

It's also stated on HP's website.

 

[Huggins]

Thanks for the help guys sorry i was away working
next ill post the code on there for ya

also my power supply has started to sound like a Tractor
and good links for a compatable one

i think he plays in 1280x1024 if i am correct

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Are you sure the PSU is going bad? Is the fan actually rattling in place? If it is you need a new PSU and I recommend this PSU as a suitable replacement.

And the HD 4670 will be just perfect for that resolution.