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scania2008 · 23-07-11, 07:38 PM

Hi my daughters b/friend just bought a second hand pc, he wanted it to run a hgv simulator game min req is 2.2 the pc is as follows
system
microsoft windows xp pro
version 2002
service pack 3

computer
amd athlon 54 processor
3200
1.99 ghz 896mb of ram
now it runs slow, is there anyway of upgrading the pc without costing to much, thanks in addvance

cable man · 23-07-11, 08:40 PM

New ram !!

unadkat · 23-07-11, 09:34 PM

Upgrading the RAM will not make a significant difference. You will notice a slight change in terms of when running multiple applications.

You best bet would be to upgrade the MOBO and the processor.

Another thing is that I would consider running running Linux on that machine rather then Windows.

Note: before you upgrade the RAM, make sure you check what your motherboard can hold the maximum. you can check this from the Crucial Site.

PcTestCard.co.uk · 04-08-11, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scania2008

896mb of ram
now it runs slow, is there anyway of upgrading the pc without costing to much, thanks in addvance

Add 1 more GB RAM to the system is the least expensive way, but won't speed up the overall speed too much.

upgrading the CPU to 5200 or 6400 can really help much more.
MB should be able to take either of this CPUs.

Hope this helps!
Bill
Tech Manager wptinc

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unadkat Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 1,215 Thanked 801 Times in 635 Posts	Re: up grading pc Upgrading the RAM will not make a significant difference. You will notice a slight change in terms of when running multiple applications. You best bet would be to upgrade the MOBO and the processor. Another thing is that I would consider running running Linux on that machine rather then Windows. Note: before you upgrade the RAM, make sure you check what your motherboard can hold the maximum. you can check this from the Crucial Site. Last edited by unadkat; 23-07-11 at 09:44 PM.