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    Is My Desktop obsolete?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by FrankieBX, Jun 29, 2010.

  1. FrankieBX

    FrankieBX Notebook Consultant

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    I just recently ordered a Asus G73 and was wondering if my current 5 year old Gateway desktop is obsolete, or what 'cheap' upgrades I can purchase to get it relevant in the CPU world? I apologize but I do not know enough information about computers at least hardware wise in determining what are good or average specs. Below is a list of my specs, any other info you need about my Gateway just let me know. Thank you in advance you guys on this forum are very helpful and knowledgeable.

    -Frankie

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    System Information
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    Time of this report: 6/29/2010, 17:08:29
    Machine name: FRANKIE
    Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.100216-1441)
    Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
    System Manufacturer: GATEWA
    System Model: 836GM
    BIOS: Default System BIOS
    Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 2.80GHz (2 CPUs)
    Memory: 1020MB RAM
    Page File: 473MB used, 1971MB 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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    Display Devices
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    Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 6600
    Manufacturer: NVIDIA
    Chip type: GeForce 6600
    DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
    Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0141&SUBSYS_01411B13&REV_A2
    Display Memory: 128.0 MB
    Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
    Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
    Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
    Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
    Driver Version: 6.14.0012.5721 (English)
    DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
    Driver Attributes: Final Retail
    Driver Date/Size: 6/7/2010 19:57:00, 6300544 bytes

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    Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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    Drive: C:
    Free Space: 53.8 GB
    Total Space: 234.3 GB
    File System: NTFS
    Model: WDC WD2500JD-22HBC0

    Drive: D:
    Free Space: 1.0 GB
    Total Space: 4.2 GB
    File System: FAT32
    Model: WDC WD2500JD-22HBC0
     
    FrankieBX, Jun 29, 2010
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