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Dane Silchenstedt

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Jul 9, 2013
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System #: EX272AA
Serial #: CNH6260GMG
I think this is it:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883107088

This Hp has been sitting unused at my moms house (she sold the monitor and thought she didn't have a computer anymore). I am going to upgrade the RAM from 512x2 to 1gbx4 (any card suggestions)?. Other than that I don't know what else to cost effectively revive this pc?

My uses will be mostly writing grants, email, itunes, general browsing and a little hulu. I may use it to play star craft a bit but resolution isn't a huge deal. I want to know what I should do to bring this Hp up to date as much as possible minimizing bottlenecks.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD A4-4000 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar A55MD2 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($49.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Patriot Signature 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($32.82 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $254.74
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-09 17:26 EDT-0400)
 
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Dane Silchenstedt

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Jul 9, 2013
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Thank you for the recommendation on what to do as well as a build option. I booted this bad boy up last night and wow blazing speed...reminds me of times past :). I think everyone should use an old computer now and again to put what we have back in perspective.

I think I am going to wipe (or something) the HD and install a dual OS (Ubuntu and Windows) but first I have to learn how to do it. Ubuntu for everyday performance boost and windows for running the things that need windows. I found an old linksy wireless adapter but apparently no one uses 802.11g these days...heh. I love finding random components.

This thing will work for basic use, a make do for now. Especially after putting an OS that uses low cpu like ubuntu. I think I will go to our local repair shops and see if they have any old components they are looking to discard. Spending more than $40 on this thing would be a waste, no ram increase for this Hp. I agree after turning it on that starting with a fresh build would be the best option but for now making this guy putt along is more cost effective and kinda fun.


 
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