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Malaka:
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Peetah:
Here are your answers.

U are currently running a core2duo. meaning your socket is a 775. The fastest cpu for 775 would be a core2quad.
U dont need to buy a new harddrive.

Here are my thoughts.Socket 775 cpus are pretty outdated now.
Core2quads are fast enough but since you upgrading this much parts. I say just build a new PC from ground up and sell the old one on Ebay or something.
One thing to take in note. Check the wattage of your power supply. Depending on how beafy your new video card is gunna be, be aware of the power supply.

Cake Faice:

--- Quote from: Malaka on November 09, 2010, 05:02:13 PM ---I am looking to upgrade my computer.
Current specs

* Intel Core 2 Duo...2.4ghz
* 2 GB ram
* 500gb hard drive
* ATI Radeon 2400 HD
* Windows Vista Home Premium
* Kinda fucked up....Many problems starting up
UPGRADES I WANT

* Stronger processer...mabye 8 cores
* 4 gb ram
* same hard drive or new will same properties
* ANY NVIDIA GRAPHICS CARD
* Same or windows 7
QUESTIONS

When changing my ram and processer+ motherboard....should i change my hard drive?
Can my computer support new processers...mabye i7?
My system has fucked up starting problems.....will new hard drive fix this?
Should i just buy a new computer......cheaper than upgraded this piece of shit?

--- End quote ---

1. You dont have to change your hard-drive
2. Im not experienced in Intel's. But I think the Core2 uses the LGA 775 socket. So the max you can go is at a Core2Quad.
3. Maybe a new OS installation/repair might help. If it still does it, then maybe its your hard-drive.
4. Lets see here, The upgrades you want would be the best, no matter the price im assuming.

In-order to not refinance your car for the highest priced parts, I recommend you get these:

Intel Core 2 Quad, 2.5 ghz, 4 cores, 4MB Cache, LGA-775 socket/92W.

You can always try to overclock it to a good 2.8ghz or even 3.0 if you have proper cooling.

Dell Inspiron 530s's use DDR2 of memory. And since you want 4 gig, they dont have that fancy head-spreader, but they will work with it. (And since the Inspiron has 4 memory connectors, you can try to combine your current 2gb and the new 4gb to get 6gb of ram

I cant really find a good, nvidia card for you thats under $100 but. But I guess you can go with a geforce 9600 for hella better performance than your onboard radeon.

Beh, I'd build a new one with AMD/ATI parts. For the price of your Dell ($330), and since AMD and ATI are fairly cheap and powerful, you could get your self a nice rig for everyday task's and gaming for around that price. Like if you were to get a Radeon HD 4xxxx series GPU and a Triple-Core AMD phenom with a mobo that supports core unlock (Instant Quad core at your disposal), it could work out for you.

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Get a C2Q + GTs450/GTX460

Malaka:
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