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  1. 12-23-2007, 02:50 PM #1
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    Default computer upgrade questions

    i have a old dell dimension 4100 desktop computer. i wanted to know what can i do to speed up its performance and memory. i tried installing a 512mb of ram chip but it said my system will not support it. i need to make this computer capable of supporting cubase 4 recording software and reason 3.0 and be able to have multiple programs open and running without any issue of slowing down or freezing up. right now it wont run acid pro and thats pretty sad. help
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  2. 12-23-2007, 02:59 PM #2
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    Throw It Alway....And Get A New One..
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  3. 12-23-2007, 03:00 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by ep9716
    Throw It Alway....And Get A New One..
    without doing that..lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by bodydropped
    without doing that..lol
    If It Wont Support A 512 Stick....Then Idk LOL....Dont Throw It Alway...Get A New One Anyway?
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    why wont it support 512mb of ram?
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    You'd probably be better off buying a new one for real. For the cost of "upgrading" the one you have now, you'd almost spend enough for a newer computer. Later, QD.
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    i wounder how old this thing is. here are the specs 256mb ram intel 3 processor 863mhz .
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    I see a review date of Jan 2001 for this computer. Later, QD.
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    wow,thats old.
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    Damn....Yeah..Its Time For A New One Dude.
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    i got the 512 card to work now its says 512 of ram in the system info but i have a 128mb card and the 512 wouldnt that be more? it may be in my head but its moving alot faster now.
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  12. 12-23-2007, 05:18 PM #12
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    It Should Be...Now Clean Out Your HD And Then Download This.

    http://www.download.com/ToniArts-Eas...html?tag=lst-6

    I Use It, ITS VERY GOOD! Delete Some Start Up Things That You Dont Need.
    (Quick Time, AIM, Ect) So It Wont Take A Long Time For The Desktop To Load When You Start Up
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  13. 12-23-2007, 06:43 PM #13
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    Jan 01 is pretty damn old. p3 is ancient history. You could build a new rig for cheap these days.
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    i have a pentium4 processor on a diffrent dell mother board from my roomate computer he just upgraded to duo core.can i switch processors or do i have to change the whole board and power supply too?
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    Quote Originally Posted by bodydropped
    i have a pentium4 processor on a diffrent dell mother board from my roomate computer he just upgraded to duo core.can i switch processors or do i have to change the whole board and power supply too?
    Probably the power supply. I know you'll have the change the board.
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