Upgrading Compaq SR5710Y

franky2013 · Aug 27, 2013

Hi everyone, new to the forum. I have an older SR5710Y that I am thinking of upgrading. The reason for this is I just want a hobby to test the waters on how to upgrade and to learn a little of building. Instead of building from scratch, I was just thinking of taking this older computer I have as a spare and upgrading for knowledge.

This is a 32 bit system, i was wondering if it can be upraded to a 64 through hardware upgrades. I was thinking of changing the motherboard and processor. I would like it for gaming. The power supply has already been upgraded so has the graphics card.

I think the case can only be upgraded with a micro ATX board. Is this correct? Also what is your recommendation for the best motherboard to upgrade with it? Also, what processor? I was just wondering if someone could look at my upgrade options for this computer and help me out and also give me some other suggestions.

I appreciate the time.

tiny voices · Aug 27, 2013

What PSU and GPU do you have? Also the system is likely using ddr2 RAM so you will have to buy new RAM if you upgrade the CPU and motherboard. This will also likely lead to needing a new case.

franky2013 · Aug 27, 2013

Thanks tiny voices. When I first got the computer, I upgraded the power supply to like 600watts and the graphics card to a Radeon HD 4650. I can change both of those if the need be. That is what it currently has in it.

I do understand that changing the motherboard and CPU, new ram would be needed. Currently I can only install 4 gb max due to it being a 32 bit system.

This might be a stupid question, but if I replace the motherboard and cpu, with one that will fit this case, wont there be slots in the motherboard where I can add the new memory? Is it possible by putting in a new motherboard and cpu, i can make this computer a 64 bit system with more ability to add more than 4 gb or ram?

tiny voices · Aug 27, 2013

Yes you can do that. You will need to buy new memory. Also what brand is our PSU. Chances are it isn't good quality and needs to be replaced with a unit from Antec, XFX, corsair, Seasonic. Also, if you want to play modern games you will need a better gpu than the one you have now.

franky2013 · Aug 27, 2013

Tiny I lied lol. I just took the casing off to see about the PSU. Its was upgraded to a dynex 400 watt, not 600 like i assumed. I apologize.

So tiny, with the information you have now, what would you recommend for a new PSU, Motherboard, Processor, and Ram? I appreciate the help!

tiny voices · Aug 27, 2013

Get a 500w PSU from Antec, XFX, COrsair, Seasonic.

Get an fx-6300 and an am3+ motherboard.

Get 8gb (2x4gb) RAM. 1600mhz.

If you want to game, you will also need a new GPU.

franky2013 · Aug 28, 2013

Thanks for the help tiny! Any suggestions you would recommend on a am3+ motherboard?

Also, this may be a dumb question, but can I put a psu that is too much for my computer to handle? I have come across a 650w seasonic.

tiny voices · Aug 28, 2013

No the PSu is never too much. that is not how it works. Get a 970 chipset motherboard from Gigabyte, Asus.

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