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    XPS 420 Desktop (Recommended Upgrades)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by pittsgutta, Mar 21, 2010.

  1. pittsgutta

    pittsgutta Notebook Consultant

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    So I honestly never feel I will replace this system just because my needs aren't anything extravagant. However I do feel that my PC sometimes lags when doing downloads. I am currently trying to download a 30minute video clip and its taking me 30minutes. I would to be able to get to a point where I can download multiple videos at a time without bogging down. I am also wanting to start video/audio/photo editing and I feel my graphics card is very basic. So please, I am looking for any recommendations that we be easy to install for me. Here are my current specs:

    Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
    4 GB of RAM
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit
    256MB ATI Radeon HD 2600XT
     
    pittsgutta, Mar 21, 2010
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  2. melthd

    melthd Notebook Evangelist

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    the first problem is your internet connection not being fast enough. Nothing to do with the system's speed.

    and the 2600 XT is still a relatively good card.

    and this is NotebookReview Forums. Might want to post in other forums, for the DesktopReview forums are dead. :)
     
    melthd, Mar 21, 2010
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  3. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    get a ATI Mobility Raedon HD 5870 and u got a cracker desktop... also looks like u need a new internet connection... a fibre optic one... and yes desktopreview.com is dead so try some other forum...
     
    sean473, Mar 21, 2010
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  4. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Desktop discussion is closed in this forum. You may post on our sister site www.desktopreview.com.

    Thanks. [​IMG]
     
    Padmé, Mar 21, 2010
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