...any good suggestions with my PC?...

@mobhomeir (7558)
Philippines
July 27, 2010 2:28am CST
Hello guys I have a problem with my PC. I need to change it to brand new one but as of now I can't afford yet, instead I was wondering if I could still upgrade my PC. I am not really a computer wizard that's why I would like to ask from you guys. Here's the complete specs of my PC: CPU: Name: Intel Pentium 4 Code Name: Northwood Brand ID: 9 Package: Socket 478 mPGA Techonology: 0.18 um Core Voltage: 1.518V Speicfication: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHZ Family: F Model: 2 Stepping: 9 Ext. Family: F Ext. Model: 2 Revision: D1 Instructions: MMX,SSE, SSE2 Core Speed: 3192.0MHZ L1 Data: 8Kbytes 4-way Multiplier: x 16.0 Trace: 12Kuops 8-way Bus Speed: 199.5MHz Level 2: 512 KBytes 8-way Rated FSB: 798.0MHz MEMORY: Type: DDR Channels: Dual Size: 512 Mbytes DRAM Frequency: 199.5 MHz FSB: DRAM 11 Mainboard: Manufacturer: Hawlett-Packard Model: 085Ch Chipset: Intel i865P/P/G/i848P Southbridge: Intel 82801EB (ICH5) Rev. 2 LPCIO: SMSC OS: Windows XP Can I change to Windows 7? You reply is highly appreciated guys... Mobhomeir here...
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@derek_a (10873)
27 Jul 10
It depends if the problem with your PC is with the software or the hardware itself. If it is slow, it could be that the disk wants a defrag, or you could have rogue files that have found their way into the registry and that needs a clean out. This is best left to somebody who knows what they are going. If this is the case, I would tend to save all my files etc and do a complete reinstall of the operating system. Personally I would stay with XP as I find it is a great operating system, especially if your computer came with it already installed. Windows 7 may be slow to load, I don't know, but I would search on line about installing it on your computer. I have upgraded my operating system before on an older computer a few years ago, and it wasn't very good, because it's spec wasn't suited to the new version of windows. You hardware sound pretty good with 3.20GHZ processor. You could add some extra memory (RAM) and that would make it even better. You can go on line and find some sites that will examine your computer and tell you exactly what memory it takes, and some have diagrams showing you how to fit it. You have to take the side of the computer, but it very easy. I have done this a number of times. Good luck with your machine, but I am sure you can improve its performance if all the hardware it OK. _Derek
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@mobhomeir (7558)
• Philippines
27 Jul 10
Hello my friend good day. Thank you very much on your suggestions. In fact I jotted down all your possible suggestions...thanks a gain..I will just let you know if those thing you mentioned effective...again thanks a lot... Mobhomeir here...
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@derek_a (10873)
28 Jul 10
Thank you for responding. I hope that your problems get sorted out pretty soon. It seems that we can spend more time on looking after our computers, making sure they work properly than do the work we got them for! But when they are working correctly, it can be great! It's well worth it I think for the web experience alone. _Derek
@lovedude (4447)
• India
27 Jul 10
You PC configuration seems good.. You just need to upgrade your RAM to 2 GB.. it will smooth your system.. and yeah you are asking about Operating System.. I don't think you need to upgrade your OS.. as windows XP is having almost all normal facilities.. Windows 7 won't make your system faster.
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@mobhomeir (7558)
• Philippines
27 Jul 10
Thank you so much my friend...I jotted down those suggestions I've got from all of our friends here including yours because you have one thing in common "add my RAM" Thanks again, I appreciate that... Mobhomeir here...