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[denis280]

HI! Guys, just want some feedback on this.Sister in law with only 200.00 to spend on old system.Using skype cam and paltalk.
The cpu is the only think i keep.http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16819103888
Now upgrade are.
mobo.ASUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS AM3+ $ 69.99
ram.
KINGSTON 1333MHZ DDR3 2G $17.59

POWER SUPPLY 450W retail $30.00

Hdd.WD 500gb blue $70.00

Total 187.58 adding Tax. 215.71

Thanks using 7 32 bit

 

[nsafreak]

A single core is going to be pretty darn slow and Skype is pretty damn piggy. I'd recommend just swapping out the entire thing for a refurb HP or Dell from eBay like this one: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/HP-DC5700-IN...484?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item566e010e94 .

 

[Ken g6]

The single core processor is the thing you want to keep? That looks a little backwards.

What are the current system specs? And what are the goals for this system?

 

[Cerb]

Refurb Thinkcentre or HP DC-series, with Penryn/Wolfdale Core 2 (preferably a 3MB or 6MB L2 model). They should cost at or under $200, with 2GB+ RAM, and a Windows 7 COA, and will blow the Sempron away.

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...852&CatId=2627
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...070&CatId=2627
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...447&CatId=2627

The Dell has 2 unknown slots (there were different riser configs available). The HP can easily take a few low-profile cards, like a video card, or USB 3.x card, but has a slower CPU. The Lenovo has the fastest CPU, but is a bit overpriced, IMO.

At 2GB (or if you have some to add sitting around):
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...351&CatId=2627
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...170&CatId=2627
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...722&CatId=2627
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...448&CatId=2627
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...675&CatId=2627

If video performance is a problem, a low-end Geforce or Radeon will be way better than IGP (GT 240, GT 430, GT 620, GT 720, HD 5450, HD 6450...), should be easy to find with low profile brackets, and won't break the bank (of course give the IGP a chance, first).

My personal leaning would be to the $156 HP w/ a 2.8GHz and 2GB, and then upgrade as needed (or the $169 one, if you have DDR2 you can donate to the cause).

 

[denis280]

What are the current system specs? And what are the goals for this system?

it's a 8 years old ecs mobo with 2 gb ddr2 667,and a 80gb hdd very very bad.

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...447&CatId=2627

Thanks Cerb I think i will get this one.

 

[VirtualLarry]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883281754

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=1VK-0003-001C7

 

[denis280]

Thanks Larry.the second one is right on the spot,ordering today

 

[Seba]

The cpu is the only think i keep.http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16819103888

That CPU is the first component that you should replace. Otherwise, do not bother.

 

[Ken g6]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883281754

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...1VK-0003-001C7

Problem is he's in Canada, and I don't think he can get the US deals. (Can you?)

Assuming the purchase has to be made in Canada, this is the best I could find:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16883266683

 

[denis280]

Problem is he's in Canada, and I don't think he can get the US deals. (Can you?)

Assuming the purchase has to be made in Canada, this is the best I could find:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16883266683

Yes i did Ken,was able to get it,Thanks guys very satisfied :thumbsup:

 

[Burpo]

Newer, faster & prettier.. more money tho..
http://www.pcpartsohio.com/hp-g2020t-intel-3rd-generation-pentium-dual-core-windows-8-desktop/