Looking to upgrade my computer so I can run 2 sites at once? - Page 2

KenProspero · #11 01-08-2005, 12:23 AM

At the risk of asking a dumb question

What are you using for internet access? Do you have cable, dsl, etc. This may be your problem.

If you need a good computer check Dell or Compaq/HP websites. You should be able to find something taht meets your needs in the $700 range easily. I'd get at least 512k or ram, and would lean towards 1 gig.

If your choice is between a faster processor or more ram. Go with the ram.

Vetstadium · #12 01-08-2005, 10:28 AM

Yes I have cable only way to go and thanks for all the repsonses so far.

Evolution Crisis · #13 01-09-2005, 02:07 PM

Go to start in the toolbar, then run, then type in "dxdiag" (without the quotes) and click the run or ok button... that should give you all the stats you need on your computer.

Vetstadium · #14 01-12-2005, 01:24 PM

Thanks for the last post I found out what my system has. It is an INtel Pentium III 1000 MHZ with 126 MB Ram. Was wondering how I can find out how much Ram I can add. I am going to contact Hewlett Packard and go from there.

networkman · #15 01-12-2005, 03:16 PM

you're cpu is easily good enuff. Add as much RAM as you can and upgrade to XP like that other geezer said...

e_fermat · #16 01-12-2005, 03:43 PM

No need to call HP. A 1000Mhz machine (1 Ghz) can easily hold up to 512megs and probably 1gig. Just take it into a local computer store and say you want 512 megs of ram installed. Should be $75, maybe $100 tops.

Like the others have said, this machine with the added ram should be fine. You will definitely need a second monitor if you want no overlap...you may need a new video card that supports two monitors. Most ATI cards for $100 will do the job. $200 or less for a CRT (regular clunky) hi-resolution monitor...triple that for an LCD panel at hi-resolution. Again, your local shop should be able to do all this for you in a matter of minutes.

Vetstadium · #17 01-12-2005, 03:53 PM

Thanks think my friend can help me so prob cheaper to buy Ram on line somewhere. Anybody know of cheap sites? thanks.

swede123 · #18 01-12-2005, 04:52 PM

Go to pricewatch they have listings of every single components you might need, including RAM.

Cheers,

Swede

Meech · #19 01-12-2005, 04:56 PM

Beware of cheap RAM.

Checkout Crucial (Micron) Memory

I've had great luck with this company. They stand by their product, and if anything goes bad you can get a new stick crosshipped.

e_fermat · #20 01-12-2005, 06:04 PM

Be careful...with slightly older machines, there may be some issues with incompatibility with some types of ram. If you take it to a shop, likely charge you $25 or so for the work but you'll be out of there in a few minutes. If you order online and then find out it's the wrong pin type or isn't compatible with your machine, it will take a lot longer to sort out. Just my thoughts. If anything, have your friend take a look at your machine/tech manual first before you order.