Hello,
I don't know too much about computer hardware, or what to buy so I thought some of you techies could direct me in the right direction.
I am looking to upgrade my machine mainly for gaming, so I can save money rather than buying a whole new computer all together. Here are my system's specs. I hope they are enough to know what I should add -- My machine is a HP Pavilion Ultimate d4999t CTO.
Should I add more RAM? A faster processor? Both? I was thinking about going up to 6 GB or 8 GB ram, but I am not sure what kind of RAM to buy? Thanks for the help guys.
Model Information
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Model Name d4999t
Product Number KC836AV-ABA
Software Build 81NAv6PcA4
Serial Number MXG80500LJ
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Operating System
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Name Microsoft Windows Vista - Home Premium Edition (x64)
DirectX Version 10.0
Windows Update
Automatic Updates Automatic download and install
Last checked 2010-09-08 18:25:26
Operating System
Base Score 5.5
Assessment State Valid Scores
Assessment Date 9/8/2010 9:24:37 PM
Processor Subscore 5.9
Memory (RAM) Subscore 5.5
Graphics (Aero) Subscore 5.9
Gaming Graphics Subscore 5.9
Primary Disk Subscore 5.7
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System Information
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Manufacturer HP-Pavilion
Total Number of Logical CPUs 4
Total Physical Memory 3.00 GB
Total Number of Optical Drives 1
Total Number of Hard Drives 1
Total Number of Video Cards 1
Total Number of Memory Modules 4
Total Number of DIMM slots 4
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Motherboard
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System Board
Chipset Intel Q35/Q33/P35/G33
Southbridge Intel 82801IR (ICH9R)
Base Board
Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer INC.
Product Burbank
BIOS
Vendor American Megatrends Inc.
Release Date 12/17/2008
BIOS Version String 5.21
ROM Size 1.00 MB
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz CPU:0
Specification Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
Size 64.00 kB
Size 4.00 MB
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz CPU:1
Specification Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
Size 64.00 kB
Size 4.00 MB
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz CPU:2
Specification Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
Size 64.00 kB
Size 4.00 MB
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz CPU:3
Specification Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
Size 64.00 kB
Size 4.00 MB
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Memory
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System Memory
Total Physical Memory 3.00 GB
Free Physical Memory 988.87 MB
1024 MB DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-5300 / 667 MHz)
Memory Size 1.00 GB
Memory Type DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-5300 / 667 MHz)
Memory Manufacturer MOSEL Vitelic/ProMos
Memory Manufacture Date Week 49, Year 2007
Memory Part Number V916765K24QAFW-F5
Memory Serial Number 6B3E0C12
512 MB DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-5300 / 667 MHz)
Memory Size 512.00 MB
Memory Type DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-5300 / 667 MHz)
Memory Manufacturer Samsung
Memory Manufacture Date Week 3, Year 2008
Memory Part Number M3 78T6553EZS-CE6
Memory Serial Number 802CDB38
Memory Revision Code 4553
1024 MB DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-5300 / 667 MHz)
Memory Size 1.00 GB
Memory Type DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-5300 / 667 MHz)
Memory Manufacturer MOSEL Vitelic/ProMos
Memory Manufacture Date Week 49, Year 2007
Memory Part Number V916765K24QAFW-F5
Memory Serial Number 36390C11
512 MB DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-5300 / 667 MHz)
Memory Size 512.00 MB
Memory Type DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-5300 / 667 MHz)
Memory Manufacturer Samsung
Memory Manufacture Date Week 3, Year 2008
Memory Part Number M3 78T6553EZS-CE6
Memory Serial Number 802CDB52
Memory Revision Code 4553
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Directories
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Windows Directory c:\windows
System Directory c:\windows\system32
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Local Disk
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WDC WD5000AAKS-65YGA0
Model Number WDC WD5000AAKS-65YGA0
Serial Number WD-WCAS84552420
Firmware Revision 12.01C02
Total Capacity 465.76 GB
Buffer Size 16.00 MB
Temperature 44 C
Driver c:\windows\system32\drivers\disk.sys
Driver Version 6.0.6002.18005, 6-21-2006
HP - C:
Drive Letter C
Volume Name HP
Volume Serial Number 961F-3CC7
File System NTFS
Volume Capacity 454.13 GB
Volume Free Space 36.66 GB
Volume Used Space 417.48 GB
FACTORY_IMAGE - D:
Drive Letter D
Volume Name FACTORY_IMAGE
Volume Serial Number 8874-071C
File System NTFS
Volume Capacity 11.63 GB
Volume Free Space 1.58 GB
Volume Used Space 10.05 GB
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CD-ROM Drive
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ATAPI DVD A DH16A3L
Model Number ATAPI DVD A DH16A3L
Firmware Revision 8H1F
Drive Letter E
Readable Media CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL
Writable Media CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL
Write Strategy TAO, SAO, RAW, RAW-MS
Driver c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys
Driver Version 6.0.6002.18005, 6-21-2006
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Display
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HP w2207 (HP w2207 Wide LCD Monitor)
Mode 1680 x 1050 (32-bit) (60 Hz)
Manufacturer Hewlett Packard
Serial Number CND743072Q
Manufacture Date Week 43, Year 2007
Signal Type Analog
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Video Card
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NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
Manufacturer NVIDIA
Driver c:\windows\system32\drivers\nvlddmkm.sys
Driver Version 8.17.12.5721, 6-7-2010
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Sound Card
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Creative SB X-Fi
Manufacturer Creative Technology, Ltd.
Driver c:\windows\system32\drivers\ctaud2k.sys
Driver Version 6.0.1.1374, 6-3-2009
I don't know too much about computer hardware, or what to buy so I thought some of you techies could direct me in the right direction.
I am looking to upgrade my machine mainly for gaming, so I can save money rather than buying a whole new computer all together. Here are my system's specs. I hope they are enough to know what I should add -- My machine is a HP Pavilion Ultimate d4999t CTO.
Should I add more RAM? A faster processor? Both? I was thinking about going up to 6 GB or 8 GB ram, but I am not sure what kind of RAM to buy? Thanks for the help guys.
Model Information
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Model Name d4999t
Product Number KC836AV-ABA
Software Build 81NAv6PcA4
Serial Number MXG80500LJ
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating System
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Name Microsoft Windows Vista - Home Premium Edition (x64)
DirectX Version 10.0
Windows Update
Automatic Updates Automatic download and install
Last checked 2010-09-08 18:25:26
Operating System
Base Score 5.5
Assessment State Valid Scores
Assessment Date 9/8/2010 9:24:37 PM
Processor Subscore 5.9
Memory (RAM) Subscore 5.5
Graphics (Aero) Subscore 5.9
Gaming Graphics Subscore 5.9
Primary Disk Subscore 5.7
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System Information
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Manufacturer HP-Pavilion
Total Number of Logical CPUs 4
Total Physical Memory 3.00 GB
Total Number of Optical Drives 1
Total Number of Hard Drives 1
Total Number of Video Cards 1
Total Number of Memory Modules 4
Total Number of DIMM slots 4
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Motherboard
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System Board
Chipset Intel Q35/Q33/P35/G33
Southbridge Intel 82801IR (ICH9R)
Base Board
Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer INC.
Product Burbank
BIOS
Vendor American Megatrends Inc.
Release Date 12/17/2008
BIOS Version String 5.21
ROM Size 1.00 MB
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz CPU:0
Specification Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
Size 64.00 kB
Size 4.00 MB
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz CPU:1
Specification Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
Size 64.00 kB
Size 4.00 MB
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz CPU:2
Specification Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
Size 64.00 kB
Size 4.00 MB
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz CPU:3
Specification Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
Size 64.00 kB
Size 4.00 MB
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Memory
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System Memory
Total Physical Memory 3.00 GB
Free Physical Memory 988.87 MB
1024 MB DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-5300 / 667 MHz)
Memory Size 1.00 GB
Memory Type DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-5300 / 667 MHz)
Memory Manufacturer MOSEL Vitelic/ProMos
Memory Manufacture Date Week 49, Year 2007
Memory Part Number V916765K24QAFW-F5
Memory Serial Number 6B3E0C12
512 MB DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-5300 / 667 MHz)
Memory Size 512.00 MB
Memory Type DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-5300 / 667 MHz)
Memory Manufacturer Samsung
Memory Manufacture Date Week 3, Year 2008
Memory Part Number M3 78T6553EZS-CE6
Memory Serial Number 802CDB38
Memory Revision Code 4553
1024 MB DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-5300 / 667 MHz)
Memory Size 1.00 GB
Memory Type DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-5300 / 667 MHz)
Memory Manufacturer MOSEL Vitelic/ProMos
Memory Manufacture Date Week 49, Year 2007
Memory Part Number V916765K24QAFW-F5
Memory Serial Number 36390C11
512 MB DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-5300 / 667 MHz)
Memory Size 512.00 MB
Memory Type DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-5300 / 667 MHz)
Memory Manufacturer Samsung
Memory Manufacture Date Week 3, Year 2008
Memory Part Number M3 78T6553EZS-CE6
Memory Serial Number 802CDB52
Memory Revision Code 4553
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Directories
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Windows Directory c:\windows
System Directory c:\windows\system32
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Local Disk
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WDC WD5000AAKS-65YGA0
Model Number WDC WD5000AAKS-65YGA0
Serial Number WD-WCAS84552420
Firmware Revision 12.01C02
Total Capacity 465.76 GB
Buffer Size 16.00 MB
Temperature 44 C
Driver c:\windows\system32\drivers\disk.sys
Driver Version 6.0.6002.18005, 6-21-2006
HP - C:
Drive Letter C
Volume Name HP
Volume Serial Number 961F-3CC7
File System NTFS
Volume Capacity 454.13 GB
Volume Free Space 36.66 GB
Volume Used Space 417.48 GB
FACTORY_IMAGE - D:
Drive Letter D
Volume Name FACTORY_IMAGE
Volume Serial Number 8874-071C
File System NTFS
Volume Capacity 11.63 GB
Volume Free Space 1.58 GB
Volume Used Space 10.05 GB
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CD-ROM Drive
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ATAPI DVD A DH16A3L
Model Number ATAPI DVD A DH16A3L
Firmware Revision 8H1F
Drive Letter E
Readable Media CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL
Writable Media CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL
Write Strategy TAO, SAO, RAW, RAW-MS
Driver c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys
Driver Version 6.0.6002.18005, 6-21-2006
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Display
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HP w2207 (HP w2207 Wide LCD Monitor)
Mode 1680 x 1050 (32-bit) (60 Hz)
Manufacturer Hewlett Packard
Serial Number CND743072Q
Manufacture Date Week 43, Year 2007
Signal Type Analog
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Video Card
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NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
Manufacturer NVIDIA
Driver c:\windows\system32\drivers\nvlddmkm.sys
Driver Version 8.17.12.5721, 6-7-2010
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Sound Card
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Creative SB X-Fi
Manufacturer Creative Technology, Ltd.
Driver c:\windows\system32\drivers\ctaud2k.sys
Driver Version 6.0.1.1374, 6-3-2009