Need help with upgrades for old computer

[Camden_1]

I have an old computer from 2010 that needs upgrading. It is needed for work and some low to medium gaming. I am debating whether it is cheaper to get a new computer or try upgrading this old one. Here are my specs to see what I should upgrade. Thank you for helping!

http://speccy.piriform.com/results/7dPVpVeCkz2cvkh5wRgT7Sj

 

[Jaybro11]

One upgrade that is rather standalone would be upgrading your ram, 4gb won't cut it for most games anymore and if you're wanting a work station more multi-tasking power is good. Coupled with that fact that DDR3 ram is dirt cheap now because of DDR4 popularity. You could go for a 8gb kit or even 16gb. That said most other upgrades besides a new graphics card require multiple components to be switched out. If you want to change the processor you'll most likely need to change the mother board as well - vis versa. Keeping all that in mind I would say although it's not technically cheaper it will serve you better in the long run to get a new computer or even better build one yourself (which most people would recommend). It's very easy to get a budget PC that handles quite well for around $550. I'm not sure what your budget is but if you can afford I'd invest in a new setup. Dumping money into a system that is out-dated all around seems counter intuitive.

 

[The Paladin]

well until no so long I was working in my office with a similar machine, there are a few things you can do;
this is your system; (taken from link)

Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 @ 2.93GHz: Wolfdale 45nm Technology
RAM 4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz (7-7-7-20)
Motherboard Dell Inc. 018D1Y (CPU 1):  45 °C
Graphics DELL ST2210 (1920x1080@60Hz)
Intel G45/G43 Express Chipset (Dell)
Storage 931GB Seagate ST1000DM003-1ER162 ATA Device (SATA): 35 °C
Optical Drives PLDS DVD+-RW DH-16AAS ATA Device
Audio High Definition Audio Device

Looks like you own a Dell Inspiron 500 Series probably a Dell Inspiron 560 MT or 560S ??

According to sources on the internet while looking for your Dell Motherboard model no.018D1Y
- I found that it could be pushed to 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM slots – Dual Channel DDR3 1333/1066 MHz non-ECC, un-buffered memory (Max 8GB)
- The Video PCIE slot is a 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16. which in itself should not be an issue because more recent v3.0 should be backwards compatible, but if a video card doesn't work on it, could be a bios or incompatibility.
- CPU supported on a LGA775 Die would be Support Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core.
- Designed by Dell inc. 018D1Y to Support Operating Systems: Win 7/8, Vista/XP
- power supply that comes standard with the 500 series is 320w (important when picking a new video card)

Considering 8gb of DDR3 4x2gb will cost about 65$, say a GTX 1050TI/RX470 will run you in about 130$
those are basic upgrade you can do, now when it comes to upgrading the cpu (not that I was able to narrow exactly which dual core 2 quad it allowed yet,. but assuming best possible scenario a Q9560, that runs, used, 100-150$ easy.
a new cpu fan 30$ and your done... so total 65$+130$+150$ = 345$ no including taxes rebates etc.

you could upgrade the system to a brand new G4560+ Mobo +Ram + video card for ; 305$ and be in this millennium.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($55.39 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $305.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-31 07:48 EDT-0400