Feep's computer

[Feep]

feep wants to not be a hipster and get more computer stuff.

please help.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 3/27/2011, 03:27:32
       Machine name: FEEPS
   Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.100216-1441)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
       System Model: AWRDACPI
               BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG
          Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5200+,  MMX,  3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.7GHz
             Memory: 3328MB RAM
          Page File: 989MB used, 4079MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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Display Devices
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        Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce 8500 GT
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0421&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1
   Display Memory: 512.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0012.6658 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)

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[Nepthan]

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[Coolio]

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[Kalphiter]

Download more ram

I like how their 4GB detail (2x2GB sticks) shows 4 RAM sticks

[Nickelob Ultra]

Your GPU could use an upgrade.

Maybe go to a quad-core.

Maybe actually hit 4GB of RAM and get Windows 7 64-bit.

[Domidore66]

feep wants to not be a hipster

You don't have a mac so I don't see a problem...

[Haiku]

You should def get this:
Alienware M17.
Its not that pricey.

[Feep]

Your GPU could use an upgrade.

Maybe go to a quad-core.

Maybe actually hit 4GB of RAM and get Windows 7 64-bit.

I have 4gigs, my craphics card uses some of it though i think.

[nas]

stop talking about yourself in the third person, you sound stupid

[JusticeInACan]

First off, the reason that you can't use all 4GB of your RAM is because of your OS.  32-bit operating systems cannot utilize more than 3GB of RAM and usually just displays it as a fraction of what it should be (eg yours is 3328MB.)  If you want to use all 4GB, get a copy of Windows 7 64-bit.

Secondly, what exactly do you want?  A new graphics card?  A new processor?  Overall, your computer is a bit dated.  Your processor is only socket AM2 which outlaws that as an upgrade path.  Your graphics card is rather abysmal, but it can be upgraded.  I'd assume that your processor would bottleneck a new video card, but at the very least it's something you can work toward.  I'd recommend http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130573 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102906 since either one probably wouldn't get too horribly bottlenecked by that CPU (I'm probably entirely wrong about this but whatever.)  At any rate, make sure to get a new power supply if you choose this route.  You'd probably be fine with http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341016.

[Sr38890x]

You should def get this:
Alienware M17.
Its not that pricey.

Yes it is.

Every part upgrade is some hundred dollars each.

If you get max upgrades, it's about..

$5,000.

[Mr.Patrick]

First off, the reason that you can't use all 4GB of your RAM is because of your OS.  32-bit operating systems cannot utilize more than 3GB of RAM and usually just displays it as a fraction of what it should be (eg yours is 3328MB.)  If you want to use all 4GB, get a copy of Windows 7 64-bit.

Secondly, what exactly do you want?  A new graphics card?  A new processor?  Overall, your computer is a bit dated.  Your processor is only socket AM2 which outlaws that as an upgrade path.  Your graphics card is rather abysmal, but it can be upgraded.  I'd assume that your processor would bottleneck a new video card, but at the very least it's something you can work toward.  I'd recommend http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130573 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102906 since either one probably wouldn't get too horribly bottlenecked by that CPU (I'm probably entirely wrong about this but whatever.)  At any rate, make sure to get a new power supply if you choose this route.  You'd probably be fine with http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341016.

wow no, you're an idiot, 32 bit can use up to four gigabytes, but if you have dedicated vram it'll put that in first and why would you even bother with a 450?

[Fredulus]

No, 32bit can only use a little over 3gb. He's right.

[Mr.Patrick]

No, 32bit can only use a little over 3gb. He's right.

lol, no, look up the loving facts before you speak, 32bit can use 4gigabytes, but it'll take the dedicated vram in first priority which is why handicaps like you think it's that way.

[skill4life]

stop talking about yourself in the third person, you sound stupid

skill4life thinks you're wrong.