The Computer Megathread

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[Proog]

Can you tell us what kind of motherboard you have? You may have to physically open the case to get at it, I personally don't know how to get its info through the software.

The side of my computer isn't opening right now but it's a prebuilt Dell Optiplex GX620 if that helps. I'll keep looking for the card type but I think there are different variants of the model.

The case looks like this.

[Doomonkey]

The side of my computer isn't opening right now but it's a prebuilt Dell Optiplex GX620 if that helps. I'll keep looking for the card type but I think there are different variants of the model.

On the front do you have the dual core model or just hyperthreaded. It should say DC or HT on the little Intel sticker.

EDIT: If you can find the service tag on your computer you can instantly bring up everything about it on the Dell website.

[Proog]

It says Pentium 4 HT.

[Doomonkey]

http://www.dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/Index

If you go there and click on system configuration then stick your service tag in, they should have all of the information you need to give us.

They also have an upgrades page, but it doesn't seem to have any CPUs.

[Proog]

I entered it, checked the parts and found this.

W84001          PROCESSOR..., 80547, PENTIUM 4 PRESCOTT DT..., 630, SKT-T, MALE...

Is this what you guys needed?

[Doomonkey]

I entered it, checked the parts and found this.

W84001          PROCESSOR..., 80547, PENTIUM 4 PRESCOTT DT..., 630, SKT-T, MALE...

Is this what you guys needed?

We need the motherboard.

[Proog]

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Y96281  INSTRUCTION..., DEVIATE-TO-MCSF-L5.5
W8400  1  PROCESSOR..., 80547, PENTIUM 4 PRESCOTT DT..., 630, SKT-T, MALE...
NG980  1  INSTRUCTION..., DEV-TO-MCSF-L5.5, GX520
TH798  1  ASSEMBLY..., CHASSIS..., MATRIX,SMITH,MINI TOWER..., GX620, PWA INTEGRATED..., V2
J8182  1  INSTRUCTION..., DEVIATE-TO-MSMT-L5.5
J8181  1  INSTRUCTION..., DEVIATE-TO-MND-L5.5
J7109  1  Assembly, Heatsink, Shroud Mainstream, Matrix, Smith, Mini Tower
149DF  0  INFORMATION..., PREPARATION MATERIAL..., DEVIATION..., PRECISION WORKSTATION..., INCREASE..., #2
5120P  1  Cord, Power, 125V, 6Feet, SJT..., Unshielded
X8760  1  ADAPTER..., GRAPHICS..., DIGITAL VIDEO INTERFACE..., 2, FULL HEIGHT..., LEAD FREE...
KD944  1  MOUSE..., UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS..., 2BTN, WHEEL..., LEAD FREE..., OPTICAL..., PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD...
CD622  1  ASSEMBLY..., DIGITAL VIDEO DISK DRIVE..., 16X, HALF HEIGHT..., HITACHI LG DATA STORAGE..., CHASSIS 2005..., LEAD FREE...
F6761  2  Dual In-Line Memory Module, 512533M, 64X64, 8, 240, 1RX8
YD586  1  HARD DRIVE..., 160GB, S2, 7.2K, 8M, LEAD FREE..., SAMSUNG...
N6250  1  Keyboard, 104, United States Universal Serial Bus Multi-media, Liteon
WH304  1  KIT..., Documentation on Floppy Disk, Software, POWERDVD, 5.7
7T584  1  SYSTEM INTEGRATION..., INFORMATION..., VALIDATOR..., SI NUMBER
HF206  1  System Integration, Information, GX520 or GX620, Only
DJ132  1  System Integration, Fee, Custom Project, CBG
UD673  0  SYSTEM INTEGRATION..., INFORMATION..., REPORT..., FLAG, MIAS
H9744  1  System Integration, InformationClient, Only
57906  0  System Integration, InformationNo Fida Download, Service Part
57906  0  System Integration, InformationNo Fida Download, Service Part
83535  0  INFORMATION..., PART, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ATTACHMENT PACKET INTERFACE..., DEVICE
46022  0  INFORMATION..., ENABLE GRN PC, MS-DO
6K190  1  System Integration, InformationWindowsXP Only
T4860  1  Guide, Product, Information Desktop, AMF/BCC
92026  0  INFORMATION..., HYPERMEDIA..., READ ME, E-STAR EN
FJ088  2  System Integration, Fee, Tag/ Label
FJ088  2  System Integration, Fee, Tag/ Label
118UX  0  System Integration, InformationMIAS, Code
118UX  0  System Integration, InformationMIAS, Code
DJ694  1  System Integration, Manufacturer, 1, Boxing Trigger
CJ814  1  System Inegration, Fee, Image Load
X2207  0  SYSTEM INTEGRATION..., 7879, INFORMATION..., LABEL..., MEDIUM..., #4
J9061  1  ASSEMBLY..., PANEL..., FILLER..., 3.5" FORM FACTOR..., MATRIX,SMITH,MINI TOWER..., 1.5
TX982  0  System Integration, ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS..., 4.80.20, Image, WindowsXp, International
Couldn't find it in the list of things, chances are you would know which one it is.

[Tokthree]

Proog, I googled the full specifications of your PC and it's a 945 Express chipset.
As far as I can see on wikipedia, not only does it only support outdated dual-core CPU's it also has no support for DDR3 RAM, personally I'd suggest buying a new rig over trying to upgrade this thing

[SPooK]

I entered it, checked the parts and found this.

W84001          PROCESSOR..., 80547, PENTIUM 4 PRESCOTT DT..., 630, SKT-T, MALE...

Is this what you guys needed?

Download CPU-Z. It says the specs right there.

[Treynolds416]

Proog, I googled the full specifications of your PC and it's a 945 Express chipset.
As far as I can see on wikipedia, not only does it only support outdated dual-core CPU's it also has no support for DDR3 RAM, personally I'd suggest buying a new rig over trying to upgrade this thing

He could just try replacing the motherboard, it's slightly less trouble. He could find a great mobo for use in this old case and if it doesn't work out he can keep it for a new rig

Edit: just so you know proog, this motherboard was most likely outdated even before you bought it. I'm pretty sure it can only support AMD CPUs, which are total bullstuff 80% of the time, too. No matter how you spin it, you need a mobo upgrade

[Proog]

So uh, know any good motherboards that fit this slot?

And does the motherboard effect the graphics card slot if so is there a way I could keep it compatible with my current one since that's the newest thing in the computer. If it really is that big of a hassle than I could go full on new computer but I'd rather recycle old parts that would still work since I'm so stingy with cash.

[Treynolds416]

So uh, know any good motherboards that fit this slot?

And does the motherboard effect the graphics card slot if so is there a way I could keep it compatible with my current one since that's the newest thing in the computer. If it really is that big of a hassle than I could go full on new computer but I'd rather recycle old parts that would still work since I'm so stingy with cash.

PCI slots should be backwards compatible so you should be fine. Tell us the gpu just to be safe though

[Proog]

P sure my graphics card is a HD Radeon 4350 but the box seems to be misplaced.
That's what you meant by GPU right, if so sorry and I'll look for it if I'm wrong.

[Tokthree]

He could just try replacing the motherboard, it's slightly less trouble. He could find a great mobo for use in this old case and if it doesn't work out he can keep it for a new rig

Edit: just so you know proog, this motherboard was most likely outdated even before you bought it. I'm pretty sure it can only support AMD CPUs, which are total bullstuff 80% of the time, too. No matter how you spin it, you need a mobo upgrade

Dell cases are notorious for being incompatable with most non-dell motherboards, and even then his PC is most definitely using an OEM copy of windows which he would have to buy again if he upgraded the motherboard.
The case for that particular Dell also seems to be one of those really small cases, so there isn't much room for an upgrade of any sort, not to mention the stock PSU is something like 225w according to the official Dell specifications.

It'd probably end up being cheaper and easier to buy a brand new rig, it wouldn't even need to be an expensive one either, almost any modern low-mid range gaming rig could outperform what he has