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kressark   06-07-2009 at 06:15:55 PM

Hello, im new to upgrading a computer and I was wondering if there is any site or something that can tell me what parts are compatible with my computer. I have a piece of crap Acer Aspire t690. All I was wanting is to upgrade it enough to play World of Warcraft with more then 11FPS. http://img.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] /icon8.gif

Im not sure if its the graphics card that fixes FPS or if its a combination of everything. In which case i would most likely have to upgrade my ram as well.

If anyone could tell me some parts that would help me with this problem please post.

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ehanger   06-07-2009 at 06:41:38 PM
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Give us the specs of your current computer and we'll go from there. WoW isn't a very demanding game so If your current computer can't handle it then chances are it's too old to be upgraded.

But give us your specs and we will be able to help you better.

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kressark   06-07-2009 at 06:46:28 PM
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How exactly do i give my Specs?

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kressark   06-07-2009 at 06:54:16 PM
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Driver Version: 7.14.10.1437
Operating System: Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium* , Service Pack 1 (6.0.6001)
Default Language: English
DirectX* Version: 10.0
Physical Memory: 1013 MB
Minimum Graphics Memory: 8 MB
Maximum Graphics Memory: 251 MB
Graphics Memory in Use: 99 MB
Processor: x86
Processor Speed: 3000 MHZ
Vendor ID: 8086
Device ID: 2972
Device Revision: 02

 


* Accelerator Information *

 

Accelerator in Use: Intel(R) 946GZ Express Chipset Family
Video BIOS: 1348
Current Graphics Mode: 1440 by 900 True Color (60 Hz)

 

And only 1GB Ram


Message edited by kressark on 06-07-2009 at 06:56:22 PM
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kressark   06-07-2009 at 06:54:07 PM
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If you need anymore information just ask ill try to find other stuff

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Helloworld_98   06-07-2009 at 06:58:32 PM
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looks like you have a pentium 4, you'll need a new PC then if you want WoW to be playable.

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AMG   06-07-2009 at 06:59:17 PM
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omg and on vista :o

I think upgrading the RAM would be a start tbh before starting to look at the graphics card

------------------------------ Q9550 3.8Ghz//ramapge formular//OCZ reaper 4Gb// 3 seagate HDDs// sapphire HD4870 512 // CM HAF 932
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kressark   06-07-2009 at 07:00:08 PM
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is ram sticks universal? or are there certain ones compatible with this junker? if so can you tell me one?

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AMG   06-07-2009 at 07:03:08 PM
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i don't know what mobo it is, I m gusing its intel 946 one? considering the on board graphics

 

if I knew what mobo it was i could match some ram sticks up for you. but i don't know if its SDRAM or DDR,DDR2

 

lets put it this way 1Gb with vista on shared graphics is not the best thing :P

 

RAM sticks would fit any motherboard that is compatibile Ie have teh same pins at teh RAM say DDR2 is 240pin but you have different speeds and some motherbaords are fusy so even than it might not work


Message edited by AMG on 06-07-2009 at 07:07:06 PM
------------------------------ Q9550 3.8Ghz//ramapge formular//OCZ reaper 4Gb// 3 seagate HDDs// sapphire HD4870 512 // CM HAF 932
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AMG   06-07-2009 at 07:17:10 PM
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right I just did some reserach into the chipset, it takes DDR2 667 RAM dual channal so if you look for this type of RAM you should be on the right lines, its very handy to know your mobo make and model through so you can get the memory charts.

------------------------------ Q9550 3.8Ghz//ramapge formular//OCZ reaper 4Gb// 3 seagate HDDs// sapphire HD4870 512 // CM HAF 932
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kressark   06-07-2009 at 07:27:14 PM
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so i f i look for DDR2 667 RAM dual channal, it might be compatible with my computer?

By mobo do u mean Intel pentium D
not sure if that's a mobo but that's what it is.

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kressark   06-07-2009 at 07:42:22 PM
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I found a 4Gb one for a decent price, would that much be good or bad for this computer?

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AMG   06-07-2009 at 08:57:31 PM
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4Gb is good its cheap anyway

no that intel pentium D is your CPU or centrel processing unit your mobo is the thing that everything slots into

------------------------------ Q9550 3.8Ghz//ramapge formular//OCZ reaper 4Gb// 3 seagate HDDs// sapphire HD4870 512 // CM HAF 932
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ehanger   06-08-2009 at 01:37:48 AM
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GET A NEW COMPUTER NOW

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AMG   06-08-2009 at 04:04:02 AM
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best way yes, but money is evil :(

------------------------------ Q9550 3.8Ghz//ramapge formular//OCZ reaper 4Gb// 3 seagate HDDs// sapphire HD4870 512 // CM HAF 932
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spartan g183   07-23-2009 at 06:50:44 AM
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well little buddy just go buy a alienware lab top for about 6 grand lol hey buddy this is jordan :sol:

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