Upgrade an old PC

montana · 31 Aug 2010 at 14:22

Hi Guys

Could you help me? Im upgrading an old pc and just want to upgrade the RAM and GFX card but not sure whats best?

The motherboard is an old Abit NF7.

I want to get 2GB ram and a decent enough gfx card.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks

cmndr_andi · 31 Aug 2010 at 14:30

Hi there

Would you be able to tell us what the current CPU and graphics card is? Also, what do plan to use the PC for?

Cycrow · 31 Aug 2010 at 14:30

what gfx card do u currently have ?

your choise will be quite limited thou

u'll prolly best of going second hard, new DDR ram is not exactly cheap, and tbh, not really worth it.

if you see here
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-283-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=65

2gb of value ram is simlar price to 4gb DDR3 better ram

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-257-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1516

montana · 31 Aug 2010 at 14:33

current spec:

512 MB Ram
Radeon 9600 Pro

Second hand is good, just need to know what to look for?

Redmint · 31 Aug 2010 at 15:00

Something like a Radeon HD 4650 AGP would be a bit of an upgrade, however half decent AGP cards aren't exactly 'cheap' considering their performance.

Just look for 2x 1GB DDR 400MHz sticks 2nd hand.

Admiral Huddy · 31 Aug 2010 at 15:02

Oh hail the NF7.. Great motherboard in it's time. If it's the rev 2 you have some good overclocking potential.

Do you have a budget you could spend?

montana · 31 Aug 2010 at 15:22

Thanks for the reply guys. Not looking to spend much. Just want to get a bit of a better PC. Looking at around £60 or so?

Admiral Huddy · 31 Aug 2010 at 15:50

Don't take this the wrong way, but the system isn't worth spending £60 on. Put it aside for a decent upgrade maybe next year

montana · 31 Aug 2010 at 15:52

hmm maybe your right. Anyone spec me a fair good system for around the £300 mark?

Redmint · 31 Aug 2010 at 16:09

subbass · 31 Aug 2010 at 16:48

4gb ram might just be a little overkill for OP. If OP can just get by with an old system he probably doesn't need 4gb at all.

montana: might help a lot if you said what you use the pc for so that people can recommend you what to buy without buying anything that is unnecessary for your needs

Redmint · 31 Aug 2010 at 16:51

True, lack of 2GB kits on OCuk though.

montana · 31 Aug 2010 at 19:27

PC is actually my grandads. Built it for him ages ago but now he wants to start playin a few games on it and edit photos so needs an update. That spec doesnt look too bad

montana · 4 Sep 2010 at 10:23

Hi Sorry this has turned in to a spec me a pc thread it seems. Could anyone spec me a PC for around £250? Just so i have 2 options to show him?

Thanks

Andy

montana · 5 Sep 2010 at 17:15

anyone able to help?

Jony27 · 5 Sep 2010 at 21:03

£250 is possible if you cut corners and use the onboard graphics and 2gb ddr2

Jony27 · 5 Sep 2010 at 21:07

Gigabyte GA-MA78LM-S2H AMD 760G (Socket AM3/AM2+)-£53.99
(£45.95)
AMD Athlon II X2 Dual Core 245 2.90GHz (Socket AM3) - £43.46
(£36.99)
Patriot Signature 2GB DDR2 6400C5 (800MHz) Module (PSD22G8002H)-£35.24
(£29.99)
Samsung SpinPoint F3 500GB SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM (HD502HJ)-£32.99
(£28.08)
Corsair CX 400W ATX Power Supply (CMPSU-400CXUK)-£32.99
(£28.08)
Xigmatek Asgard Midi Tower Case - Black Xigmatek Asgard Midi Tower Case - Black £26.99
(£22.97)
Samsung SH-S223C/BEBE 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black)-£13.99
(£11.91) £13.99

Sub Total : £203.97
Shipping : £11.75
VAT : £37.75
Total : £253.47

Jony27 · 5 Sep 2010 at 21:21

another option is to buy 2gb ddr3 ram somewhere else

Arcimbaldo · 5 Sep 2010 at 21:50

The above looks pretty solid to me, your not going to get an awesome PC for 250, but if you combine the Athlon II x2 with a half decent mobo and 2gb of RAM, and use the on board graphics or get a cheapo Graphics card.
You should be fine.