Need help on PC

Dann · 7 Nov 2010 at 16:38

I am new to custom building PCs and really need a new one, although I was wondering If I could re-use some things from my current PC. I will be using it for Gaming and Video editing, so not sure what I need to upgrade, or to just buy everything.

I used a program called SiSoftware Sandra to get an over view on my PCs hardware and wrapped them in code to make the thread smaller.

What do I need to upgrade?

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Computer
Model : HP HP Compaq dx2250 Microtower

Processor
Model : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+
Speed : 2.6GHz
Cores per Processor : 2 Unit(s)
Threads per Core : 1 Unit(s)
Type : Dual-Core
Integrated Data Cache : 2x 64kB, Synchronous, Write-Back, 2-way, Exclusive, 64 byte line size
L2 On-board Cache : 2x 512kB, ECC, Synchronous, Write-Back, 16-way, Exclusive, 64 byte line size

Computer
Platform Compliance : AMD LIVE!
Mainboard : MSI 0A7C
BIOS : Phoenix Technologies, LTD MS7297 1.08 08/22/2007
Bus(es) : X-Bus PCI PCIe IMB USB i2c/SMBus
Multi-Processor (MP) Support : No
Multi-Processor Advanced PIC (APIC) : Yes
Total Memory : 1.88GB DIMM DDR2

Chipset
Model : MSI RS480 Host Bridge
Front Side Bus Speed : 1x 199MHz (199MHz)
Channels : 1
Memory Bus Speed : 2x 100MHz (200MHz)

Chipset
Model : AMD Athlon 64 / Opteron HT Hub
Front Side Bus Speed : 2x 796MHz (1.6GHz)
Total Memory : 2GB DIMM DDR2
Channels : 2
Memory Bus Speed : 2x 324MHz (648MHz)

Memory Module(s)
Memory Module : Ramaxel RML1320EG38D7W-667 1GB DIMM DDR2 PC2-5300U DDR2-666 (5-5-5-15 3-20-5-3)
Memory Module : Ramaxel RML1320EG38D7W-667 1GB DIMM DDR2 PC2-5300U DDR2-666 (5-5-5-15 3-20-5-3)

Video System
Video Adapter : ATI Radeon Xpress 1150 (PS2.0, VS2.0, 128MB, PCI)

Graphics Processor

Storage Devices
WDC WD2500JS-60MHB5 (250GB, SATA300, 3.5", 7200rpm, 8MB Cache) : 233GB (C:) (D:) (E:)
TSSTcorpCD/DVDW TS-H653L (SATA150, DVD+-RW, CD-RW, 2MB Cache) : N/A (F:)
PGHEJY TAR49INOXAZ (SCSI, BD-R, HD-DVD-R, DVD+-R-DL, CD-R) : N/A (G:)
PGHEJY TAR49INOXAZ (SCSI, BD-R, HD-DVD-R, DVD+-R-DL, CD-R) : N/A (H:)
PGHEJY TAR49INOXAZ (SCSI, BD-R, HD-DVD-R, DVD+-R-DL, CD-R) : N/A (I:)
GTIP QZ0TENST (SCSI, BD-R, HD-DVD-R, DVD+-R-DL, CD-R) : N/A (J:)

Logical Storage Devices
Hard Disk (C:) : 219GB (NTFS) @ WDC WD2500JS-60MHB5 (250GB, SATA300, 3.5", 7200rpm, 8MB Cache)
HP_RECOVERY (D:) : 12GB (NTFS) @ WDC WD2500JS-60MHB5 (250GB, SATA300, 3.5", 7200rpm, 8MB Cache)
OS_TOOLS (E:) : 2GB (NTFS) @ WDC WD2500JS-60MHB5 (250GB, SATA300, 3.5", 7200rpm, 8MB Cache)
Optical Drive (F:) : N/A @ TSSTcorpCD/DVDW TS-H653L (SATA150, DVD+-RW, CD-RW, 2MB Cache)

Peripherals
LPC Hub Controller 1 : MSI IXP SB600 SMBUS Controller
LPC Hub Controller 2 : MSI IXP SB600 PCI to LPC Bridge
LPC Legacy Controller 1 : Winbond W83627EHF/EF/EHG/EG
Audio Device : MSI IXP SB600 High Definition Audio Controller
Audio Codec : Realtek Semiconductor 862 High Definition Audio
Serial Port(s) : 2
Parallel Port(s) : 1
Disk Controller : MSI IXP SB600 Serial ATA Controller
Disk Controller : MSI IXP SB600 ATA Controller
USB Controller 1 : MSI IXP SB600 USB Controller (OHCI0)
USB Controller 2 : MSI IXP SB600 USB Controller (OHCI1)
USB Controller 3 : MSI IXP SB600 USB Controller (OHCI2)
USB Controller 4 : MSI IXP SB600 USB Controller (OHCI3)
USB Controller 5 : MSI IXP SB600 USB Controller (OHCI4)
USB Controller 6 : MSI IXP SB600 USB Controller (EHCI)
SMBus/i2c Controller 1 : ATI SB600 SMBus

Printers and Faxes
Printer : Send To Microsoft OneNote Driver (300x300, Colour)
Printer : PDF Complete Converter (2400x2400, Colour)
Printer : Microsoft XPS Document Writer (600x600, Colour)
Printer : Microsoft Office Document Image Writer Driver (200x200)
Printer : Canon MP620 series Printer (Colour)

Network Services
Network Adapter : Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
Network Adapter : Intel(R) PRO/1000 PT Desktop Adapter (Ethernet, 100Mbps)

Power Management
Mains (AC) Line Status : On-Line

Operating System
Windows System : Microsoft Windows Vista Home 6.00.6000
Platform Compliance : x86

Windows Experience Index
Current System : 3.0

RJC · 7 Nov 2010 at 17:58

Hello and welcome to the forums

Do you have a budget in mind, there is probably not a lot we can use from your current system, you could sell some parts to help fund the née system.

Aretenon · 7 Nov 2010 at 20:24

You're probably be looking to reuse the case, PSU (if it's a good one and has enough power for the new video card you'd want to get to play new games) and DVD drive. You could reuse your HDD if you don't mind missing out on the opportunity to get a faster new one.

If you have an OEM copy of Vista you could have a go at getting it installed on your new motherboard, but you might have to phone Microsoft up to get it activated, so not guaranteed.

rush_syndrome · 7 Nov 2010 at 20:30

Personaly I do not recommend using the same PSU or case. If building, you should always budget for a well designed case and a decent power supply.

Aretenon · 7 Nov 2010 at 20:56

Obviously if he has the money then I'd agree that he should really be getting a new case and PSU, but he asked what he could re-use, technically you can, even if it is not a popular option. I'm not recommending it.
This all depends on the budget tho.

Cookeh · 7 Nov 2010 at 21:57

RJC said:
Hello and welcome to the forums

Do you have a budget in mind, there is probably not a lot we can use from your current system, you could sell some parts to help fund the née system.

The baby system? :confused:

Although as mentioned, I'd sell off those parts to fund the new PC.
Seeing as its a dell, the case will be horrible and the PC fairly naff, I wouldn't reuse.

We really need a budget and uses before we can spec anything though!

RJC · 7 Nov 2010 at 21:59

Cookeh said:
The baby system?

Thats auto correct on the ipad!!! :eek:

must have hit a wrong key and thats what it's come up with

Cookeh · 7 Nov 2010 at 22:38

RJC said:
Thats auto correct on the ipad!!!

must have hit a wrong key and thats what it's come up with

iPad?
EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!
Can't even do more than 1 thing! Bleggggh!

Is it good?

RJC · 7 Nov 2010 at 22:42

Cookeh said:
iPad?
EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!
Can't even do more than 1 thing! Bleggggh!

Is it good?

Yes

stulid · 7 Nov 2010 at 22:43

ANDROID>IPHONE/PAD OS

RJC · 7 Nov 2010 at 22:45

stulid said:
ANDROID>IPHONE/PAD OS

stulid · 7 Nov 2010 at 22:49

RJC · 7 Nov 2010 at 22:57

Very funny!!!

Your only jealous

Cookeh · 8 Nov 2010 at 18:11

Yeah, thats what Im debating.
iTouch 16GB or an Android :confused:

Dann · 15 Nov 2010 at 19:52

Not to sure what my budget is as my Dad will be buying it and doesn't want to spend to much...

So probably around £150-£200 max

EDIT:

I have decided to go for this bundle

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triple core amd phenom™ 8750 x3 board bundle + ati hd4650 1gb
Extreme performance gaming bundle
PC Upgrade kit with CPU, Board, Graphics
AMD Phenom™ 8750 X3 Triple Core CPU
XFX ATI Radeon HD4650 1GB O/C Graphics Card
Sapphire RS740G2 ATI motherboard with performance cooling fan
AMD 740G + SB600 Chipset
320 Stream Processors
PCI Express 2.0
DirectX 10.1 Support
ATI PowerPlay™ Technology
6 Channel Integrated High Definition audio
10/100 Ethernet for fast networking and broadband
2 x DDR II Dimm slots supporting up to 8GB memory 1066/800/667/533 Dual Channel
Expansion slots: 1 x PCI-E X16, 2 x PCI, 1 x PCI-EX1 slots
4 x SATA II RAID, 4 x USB 2.0
Includes Call of Duty Modern Warfare Game

What else will I need? In terms of a new case, RAM etc?