shootingcomet :
pete_101 :
Just looked at the specs for your computer, it says it has 3GB of RAM. If you are using the 32bit version of Windows 7, then there is no point adding any more RAM as it has a maximum of 4GB, but from my experience it's more like 3.25GB usable.
If you upgrade your motherboard, you will need to buy a new licence.....it's not transferable, as basically it's a new computer at that point.
The EVGA 600W 80+ is a cheaply made unit, usually I would advise against it. However, if you are not intending to put in a large graphics card, then it's probably going to be fine as you won't use anywhere close to 600w.
Thank you for the response.
I have 3gb on and shows 2.75 usable. 64bit windows 7.
I want to upgrade to get better performance and dual monitor capability. Not very high gaming in mind..
Any recommendations?
Ok, a 64 bit OS, then you can easily increase that, 8GB is considered the minimum nowadays. You must be currently using integrated graphics, the missing 0.25GB of RAM will be reserved for the graphics.
As for the graphics card, any cheap card can run dual monitors, so it comes down to just what games you do play and the resolution you play them at......or if you are into high end 3D design work or video editing as them benefit from a better GPU too.
As for recommendations, for low end gaming at 1080p, a card like the GTX 750Ti would be more than capable, and at only ~60w doesn't require a big PSU. Or you can wait for the new cards that are about to be released, like the AMD RX 460, which should come in at under $100 and should be well suited for low end gaming and dual monitors. Whatever you go for, just check that the card has the output ports that your monitor/s can connect to.