Ok so here goes i need help with pc AGAIN im going to get a dvd-rom drive soon and i dont know what will work with my pc im confused i dont wanna pay 50$ and then it not work so ya.....help me? and im also going to be getting new hardrive to i dont know what to get my current hardrive sucks its max amout is only like 38g and im lucky if i ever get 10 i like playng games alot so im looking for something thats about 80 to 120 g and least of my problems is my ram i wanna get about 200 to 500 more so please tell me what i need and the websites i can find them thank you very much------PC-----SPECS-----
System Information
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Time of this report: 5/31/2007, 17:24:06
Machine name: D6DQT751
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
System Model: Dimension 2400
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A05
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz
Memory: 760MB RAM
Page File: 415MB used, 685MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086%26amp;DEV_2562%26amp;SUBSYS_016010...
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (70Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4342 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 6/22/2005 00:04:48, 38016 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ialmnt5.sys
Mini VDD Date: 6/22/2005 00:12:34, 807998 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6622-11CF-6E63-6A21A0C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2562
SubSys ID: 0x01601028
Revision ID: 0x0001
Revision ID: 0x0001
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run
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Sound Devices
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Description: SoundMAX Digital Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086%26amp;DEV_24C5%26amp;SUBSYS_01601028%26amp;RE...
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: smwdm.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3910 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 11/18/2003 09:38:32, 591808 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Analog Devices
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xB5B
Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 48000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run
Description: Modem #0 Line Playback (emulated)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID:
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 81
Type: Emulated
Driver Name:
Driver Version:
Driver Attributes:
WHQL Logo'd:
Date and Size:
Other Files:
Driver Provider:
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0x0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run
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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: SoundMAX Digital Audio
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: smwdm.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3910 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 11/18/2003 09:38:32, 591808 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xCCC
Description: Modem #0 Line Record (emulated)
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name:
Driver Version:
Driver Attributes:
Date and Size:
Cap Flags: 0x20
Format Flags: 0x0
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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: n/a
Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
SoundMAX Digital Audio, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run
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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: Dell A940
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x413C, 0x5103
FF Driver: n/a
Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK
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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x24C7
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 8/3/2004 23:08:42, 57600 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/29/2002 03:00:00, 4736 bytes
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Gameport Devices
----------------
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PS/2 Devices
------------
+ Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/3/2004 23:14:36, 52736 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/3/2004 22:58:32, 24576 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 01:01:07, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/3/2004 22:58:32, 24576 bytes
|
+ Logitech-compatible Mouse PS/2
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0f13
| Upper Filters: L8042pr2, LMouFlt2
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/3/2004 23:14:36, 52736 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/3/2004 22:58:32, 23040 bytes
| Driver: L8042pr2.Sys, 3/4/2003 02:50:00, 53870 bytes
| Driver: LMouFlt2.Sys, 3/4/2003 02:50:00, 73134 bytes
| Driver: Logi_MwX.Exe, 3/4/2003 02:50:00, 19968 bytes
| Driver: LCoInst.Dll, 3/4/2003 02:50:00, 23372 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 01:01:07, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/3/2004 22:58:32, 23040 bytes
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DirectPlay Service Providers
----------------------------
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK
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DirectPlay Adapters
-------------------
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc Modem
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM3
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Local Area Connection - IPv4 -
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DirectPlay Voice Codecs
-----------------------
Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech(TM) 8.6 kbit/s
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DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
-------------------------
Age of Empires (DX7) - Registry: OK, ExeFile: Empires.Exe (0.09.0013.0490)
Age of Empires Expansion (DX7) - Registry: OK, ExeFile: EmpiresX.Exe (0.04.0002.0901)
Age of Empires II (DX7) - Registry: OK, ExeFile: Empires2.ICD (%26lt;File Missing%26gt;)
Age of Empires II - The Conquerors Expansion (DX7) - Registry: OK, ExeFile: \age2_x1.icd (%26lt;File Missing%26gt;)
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Disk %26amp; DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 5.3 GB
Total Space: 38.1 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD400BB-75FJA1
Drive: D:
Model: HL-DT-ST CD-ROM GCR-8483B
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:59:52, 49536 bytes
Drive: E:
Model: SAMSUNG CD-R/RW SW-252S
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:59:52, 49536 bytes
--------------
System Devices
--------------
Name: Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086%26amp;DEV_2562%26amp;SUBSYS_01601028%26amp;RE...
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\ialmnt5.sys, 6.14.0010.4342 (English), 6/22/2005 00:12:34, 807998 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmrnt5.dll, 6.14.0010.4342 (English), 6/22/2005 00:04:48, 38016 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmdnt5.dll, 6.14.0010.4342 (English), 6/22/2005 00:04:42, 108157 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmdev5.dll, 6.14.0010.4342 (English), 6/22/2005 00:04:32, 178844 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmdd5.dll, 6.14.0010.4342 (English), 6/22/2005 00:11:50, 879228 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\hccutils.dll, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:43:38, 118784 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxsrvc.dll, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:44:12, 348160 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpph.dll, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:47:56, 225280 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxeud.dll, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:47:28, 225280 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxcpl.cpl, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:46:18, 94208 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxcfg.exe, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:46:08, 503808 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxdiag.exe, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:46:46, 151552 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxdgps.dll, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:46:50, 45056 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxdev.dll, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:43:32, 139264 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxdo.dll, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:43:16, 86016 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrenu.lrc, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:43:44, 163840 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhenu.lhp, 6/21/2005 23:49:16, 57801 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:48:18, 155648 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxzoom.exe, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:48:58, 114688 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhk.dll, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:44:22, 126976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:44:34, 126976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxress.dll, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:43:52, 1245184 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhchs.lhp, 6/21/2005 23:49:08, 58430 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhcht.lhp, 6/21/2005 23:49:10, 59354 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhdeu.lhp, 6/21/2005 23:49:12, 62339 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhesp.lhp, 6/21/2005 23:49:16, 60786 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhfra.lhp, 6/21/2005 23:49:18, 62454 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhita.lhp, 6/21/2005 23:49:22, 59687 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhjpn.lhp, 6/21/2005 23:49:24, 62578 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhkor.lhp, 6/21/2005 23:49:26, 66013 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhptb.lhp, 6/21/2005 23:49:30, 61839 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhtha.lhp, 6/21/2005 23:49:34, 62836 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrchs.lrc, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:49:08, 143360 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrcht.lrc, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:49:08, 143360 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrdeu.lrc, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:49:12, 167936 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxresp.lrc, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:49:16, 172032 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrfra.lrc, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:49:18, 167936 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrita.lrc, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:49:22, 167936 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrjpn.lrc, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:49:24, 151552 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrkor.lrc, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:49:24, 147456 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrptb.lrc, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:49:30, 167936 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrtha.lrc, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:49:34, 163840 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxext.exe, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:48:26, 106496 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxexps.dll, 3.00.0000.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:48:28, 36864 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmrem.dll, 6.14.0010.4342 (English), 6/22/2005 00:04:44, 49152 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmgicd.dll, 6.14.0010.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:55:24, 2289664 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmgdev.dll, 6.14.0010.4342 (English), 6/21/2005 23:57:12, 516096 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\iAlmCoIn_v4342.dll, 1.00.1000.0001 (English), 6/22/2005 00:04:44, 61440 bytes
Name: Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Processor to I/O Controller - 2560
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086%26amp;DEV_2560%26amp;SUBSYS_00000000%26amp;RE...
Driver: n/a
Name: Intel(r) 82801DB/DBM USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller - 24CD
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086%26amp;DEV_24CD%26amp;SUBSYS_01601028%26amp;RE...
Driver: n/a
Name: Intel(R) 82801DB Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 24CB
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086%26amp;DEV_24CB%26amp;SUBSYS_01601028%26amp;RE...
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pciide.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 11:51:52, 3328 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pciidex.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:59:41, 25088 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\atapi.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:59:42, 95360 bytes
Name: Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C7
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086%26amp;DEV_24C7%26amp;SUBSYS_01601028%26amp;RE...
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:38, 20480 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:42, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:56:46, 74240 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:42, 57600 bytes
Name: SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086%26amp;DEV_24C5%26amp;SUBSYS_01601028%26amp;RE...
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ksuser.dll, 5.03.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:56:42, 4096 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ksproxy.ax, 5.03.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:56:57, 130048 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\ks.sys, 5.03.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:15:21, 140928 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\drmk.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:07:58, 60288 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\portcls.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:15:49, 145792 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\stream.sys, 5.03.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:02, 48640 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wdmaud.drv, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:56:57, 23552 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\smwdm.sys, 5.12.0001.3910 (English), 11/18/2003 09:38:32, 591808 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\smsens.sys, 5.12.0001.0000 (English), 4/8/2003 08:30:48, 3744 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\aeaudio.sys, 1.00.0000.0000 (English), 4/1/2002 11:15:00, 4816 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\a3d.dll, 4.12.0001.2008 (English), 9/19/2001 11:32:26, 720896 bytes
Name: Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C4
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086%26amp;DEV_24C4%26amp;SUBSYS_01601028%26amp;RE...
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:38, 20480 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:42, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:56:46, 74240 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:42, 57600 bytes
Name: Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM SMBus Controller - 24C3
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086%26amp;DEV_24C3%26amp;SUBSYS_01601028%26amp;RE...
Driver: n/a
Name: Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C2
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086%26amp;DEV_24C2%26amp;SUBSYS_01601028%26amp;RE...
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:38, 20480 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:42, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:56:46, 74240 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:42, 57600 bytes
Name: Intel(R) 82801DB LPC Interface Controller - 24C0
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086%26amp;DEV_24C0%26amp;SUBSYS_00000000%26amp;RE...
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\isapnp.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 13:58:02, 35840 bytes
Name: Intel(R) 82801DB PCI Bridge - 244E
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086%26amp;DEV_244E%26amp;SUBSYS_00000000%26amp;RE...
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:07:46, 68224 bytes
Name: Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc Modem
Device ID: PCI\VEN_14F1%26amp;DEV_2F20%26amp;SUBSYS_200F14F1%26amp;RE...
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\HSF_CNXT.sys... 7.06.0000.0000 (English), 11/17/2003 13:58:02, 680704 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\HSFHWBS2.sys... 7.06.0000.0000 (English), 11/17/2003 13:59:20, 212224 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\HSF_DP.sys, 7.06.0000.0000 (English), 11/17/2003 13:56:26, 1042432 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\mdmxsdk.sys, 1.00.0002.0002 (English), 4/9/2003 11:48:08, 11043 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\del200f.cty, 11/19/2003 00:15:00, 128398 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mdmxsdk.dll, 1.00.0002.0002 (English), 4/9/2003 12:01:32, 90112 bytes
Driver: C:\Program Files\CONEXANT\CNXT_MODEM_PCI_VEN_14F1%26amp;D... , 0 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\HSFCI008.dll, 7.99.0099.0099 (English), 10/23/2003 13:01:36, 32218 bytes
Name: Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_14E4%26amp;DEV_4401%26amp;SUBSYS_81271028%26amp;RE...
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\bcm4sbxp.sys... 3.60.0000.0000 (English), 5/23/2003 10:58:30, 43136 bytes
Need help with my computer again HELP!! LOL?
WTF??? Go to a freaken IT you idiot!
Reply:Important system specs
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/sy...
** RAM **
Maximum RAM (amount and speed) is 1 GB of PC2700 (333-MHz) DDR SDRAM using 2 x 512 MB DIMMS. This isn't bad for XP. As long as you're upgrading, make certain you get the fast RAM and the max amount. Top-rated newegg RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis... is $58 shipped (CAS 2.5), but you may be able to get a better deal elsewhere. Also, check with Dell and make certain standard DDR SDRAM DIMMs (DIMM is the form factor) will fit in your motherboard - this seems to be true, judging by the specs.
** HARD DRIVE **
You have only IDE connectors, so you have to get an IDE hard drive. From the pictures, it *looks* like you can only have 1 hard drive, but you *may* be able to add a second where the floppies and optical drive go. You have 2 IDE channels, which means that you can attach 4 IDE drives total. That doesn't mean that there is enough room in the case for all 4! Judging by the specs, you have 4 drive bays total (2 optical, I'm guessing 1 floppy, and 1 hard drive). That means 1 floppy, the new DVD drive and both hard drives OR (if you want) 1 hard drive and 3 external drives (of whatever sort). Since you're upgrading the hard drive, there will probably be plenty of space on the new drive, so I would say keep your 3 externally accessible drives and (eventually) ditch the old hard drive and the CD-ROM (keep the CD-RW).
Pricegrabber is the place to go to for pricing hard drives en masse. I'm looking only at 7200 RPM drives here (faster)
http://computers.pricegrabber.com/hard-d...
Western Digital Caviar WD800BB 80GB $37 shipped - ATA-100 interface, make certain (from DELL) that this will work in your system (also ask about ATA-133). It's not important that you cannot run at full speed - all that's important is that these drives will work on your system. You may have ATA-33 or ATA-66. I *believe* that faster drives will work (at the slower speed).
Western Digital Caviar WD1600BB 160GB $57 shipped - also ATA-100 interface.
Now that we know the ballpark, look on pricewatch for better prices
http://www.pricewatch.com/hard_drives/
Look at the "ultra ATA" listings at the left (if DELL has approved ATA-100 and ATA-133 for your system). Our 40 GB drive is available for $35 shipped, a Maxtor 120 GB 7200 is available for $40 shipped, and the 160 GB drive for $45 shipped. Clearly, you can keep going up - any of these drives should fit in your system, and you may want a 320 GB drive (though I don't know why). 250 GB looks like the most GB for the $ (Hitachi, $49 shipped, ATA-133, and 8 MB cache, which should make it even faster than the others). Avoid those "Magnetic Data" drives - this company is unknown to me. Make certain to get a 7200 RPM, and (again) make certain that ATA-100 and ATA-133 will work in your system.
** VIDEO **
Another problem is your video, which (I believe) uses shared RAM. Updating your video card should improve your game performance. You are restricted to a PCI bus (do *not* get anything that says PCIe or x16 or AGP). Again, pricegrabber is good for an overview
http://computers.pricegrabber.com/video-...
With these older boards, I am more familiar with the nVidia (as opposed to the ATI Radeon's). Generally, the higher the number, the faster the game performance.
FX 5200 - $47 shipped
http://computers.pricegrabber.com/video-...
geForce 6200 - 256 MB - $54 shipped
http://computers.pricegrabber.com/video-...
The 2nd seems the best - faster and more RAM than the 1st, and now all your 1 GB RAM will be used for software, all your 256 MB video RAM for graphics.
** DVD WRITER **
DVD writers (burners) are so cheap, there's no point in restricting yourself to a DVD-ROM. Again, E-IDE is the standard, so you will have to make certain that this will work with your IDE connectors.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis...
Make sure to get an IDE, not SATA, style drive.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...
top-rated IDE and $36 shipped.
** RECAP **
1) Contact DELL and make certain ATA-100, ATA-133 and E-IDE devices will operate (at reduced speed) if connected to your system. Also, make certain that standard DDR SDRAM DIMMs will plug into your system.
2) If standard DIMMs are OK, get that Corsair RAM
http://computers.pricegrabber.com/laptop...
3) I recommend the 250 GB hard drive. Huge, but it's faster than the others listed (because of the larger cache).
http://www.pricewatch.com/hard_drives/ul...
4) Since you're gaming, spend a few $ to upgrade your video
http://computers.pricegrabber.com/video-...
5) Go ahead and "splurge" on a DVD dual-layer burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...
Total cost of upgrades: $56 + $49 + $54 + $36 = $195 shipped. The only thing left for you to do is upgrade your CPU!
3.06 GHz Pentium 4
http://computers.pricegrabber.com/proces...
Yikes! Pass.............
http://computers.pricegrabber.com/proces...
Better.... But still pass. You have 2.66 GHz - I doubt that .36 additional GHz will bring any significant improvement, although the 1 MB cache might.....
Anyway, it looks like upgrading will give you a system better than mine for less than $200. I'm on the verge of buying a new system, which is why I'm up on this stuff. My advice: buy this month, the Christmas price increases are about to hit.
Jim, http://www.jimpettis.com/wheel/
Reply:You were asking a very general question which hard to answer. However, since you didn't mention the price you'd like to pay, I believe you can go to http://support.dell.com/support/topics/g... and then enter your service tag. After that, you can find all the accessaries you want and you can go ahead to buy everything from DELL. Even if you don't like their prices, you at least have something to refer to and compare with.
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