Hello;
I've currently got a Dell Dimension E520 desktop. The System Specs (those I think are pertinent to my question, if you need more detail, just ask) are as follows:
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 2.3.2
Processor: Interl Core 2 CPU 4300 @1.80 GHz
Memory 1024MB RAM
Graphics: Intel g965 Express Chitpset GMA x3000 (I am assuming this is an integrated chip.) with 250 MB of memory.
Little by little, I am trying to upgrade this machine into a more capable desktop. I'll be purchasing a new graphics card (assuming it works, after trial) from a friend: ATI Radeon 4670.
My primary question, however, concerns the mobo and processor.
I've been scouring the internet, but dont much understand the results I've come across. I'd like to know what are my options, if any, for a faster processor. If there are no options, what route might I take to upgrade my mother board?
I'm by no means a tech expert, though most of the non techie's in my life would say otherwise, so I appreciate any useful input or advice on upgrading my machine in general.
As a side note, does anyone know if there is any reason why that GPU shouldn't work with my machine? (Minor concern, as we'll test run it before I pay him.)
It should also be noted that I my display is a thirty-two inch Sanyo HDTV.
(I apologize if my post is incoherent or seems a bit rambly, I've got a hard time organizing my thoughts. Thanks for the patience. If you need me to clarify, don't hesitate to ask.)
I've currently got a Dell Dimension E520 desktop. The System Specs (those I think are pertinent to my question, if you need more detail, just ask) are as follows:
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 2.3.2
Processor: Interl Core 2 CPU 4300 @1.80 GHz
Memory 1024MB RAM
Graphics: Intel g965 Express Chitpset GMA x3000 (I am assuming this is an integrated chip.) with 250 MB of memory.
Little by little, I am trying to upgrade this machine into a more capable desktop. I'll be purchasing a new graphics card (assuming it works, after trial) from a friend: ATI Radeon 4670.
My primary question, however, concerns the mobo and processor.
I've been scouring the internet, but dont much understand the results I've come across. I'd like to know what are my options, if any, for a faster processor. If there are no options, what route might I take to upgrade my mother board?
I'm by no means a tech expert, though most of the non techie's in my life would say otherwise, so I appreciate any useful input or advice on upgrading my machine in general.
As a side note, does anyone know if there is any reason why that GPU shouldn't work with my machine? (Minor concern, as we'll test run it before I pay him.)
It should also be noted that I my display is a thirty-two inch Sanyo HDTV.
(I apologize if my post is incoherent or seems a bit rambly, I've got a hard time organizing my thoughts. Thanks for the patience. If you need me to clarify, don't hesitate to ask.)