So i have this emachines computer w3609
CPU: Intel® Celeron® D Processor 356
64-bit processor with Intel® EM64T Technology
(3.33GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 533MHz FSB)
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
Monitor: Includes eMachines® 15.4" Widescreen LCD
Chipset: Intel® 945G
Memory: 512MB DDR2 dual-channel capable (1 × 512MB), 533MHz (PC4200)
Expandable to 2GB
2 DDR2 Slots (Total), 1 DDR2 Slot (Available)
Hard Drive: 120GB SATA II (7200rpm, 2MB cache)
Optical Drive: DVD±RW 16x Multiformat Dual-Layer Optical Drive
Up to 8.5GB with Dual-Layer Media
Write max: 16x DVD±R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 4x DVD+R DL, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW
Read max: 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-ROM
Media Reader: High-Performance 15-in-1 Digital Media Managerâ„¢
xD-Picture Card™, CompactFlash® I (CF), CompactFlash® II, Secure Digital™ (SD), Mini Secure Digital™ (Mini SD), Multi Media Card (MMC), Reduced Size MMC (RS-MMC), MMC Mobile, MMC Plus, Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro®, Memory Stick Pro® Duo, SmartMedia, IBM Microdrive
Video: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Up to 224MB Shared Video Memory
PCI-Express® (PCI-E x16) slot available for upgrade
Sound: 6-channel (5.1) high-definition audio
Amplified Stereo Speakers (USB-Powered)
Communications: 56K ITU v.92-ready Fax/Modem (RJ-11 port)
Intel® 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
Peripherals: Standard multifunction keyboard, 2-button wheel mouse
Ports/Other: 6 - USB 2.0 Ports (2 Front, 4 Rear)
1 - VGA
1 - Parallel port
1 - Serial port
2 - PS/2 ports (keyboard and mouse)
3 - audio (rear): line-in/side (stereo), front/headphone (stereo), microphone
2 - audio (front): microphone, front/headphone (stereo)
1 - RJ-45 ethernet port
1 - RJ-11 modem port
Dimensions: 14.50"H x 7.25"W x 16.50"D
I know it doesn't have much room for improvement but if i could upgrade a few things to make it run better or even take some of the parts to build a new computer what would you guys recomend to take out of it or put in.. im already adding more ram 1gbx2 pc4200 ddr2 i dont know what brand yet what else would i be able to change on it. It really isn't that slow but it struggles with playing wow and a few other games if i have something else running in the backround. Thanks guys!
CPU: Intel® Celeron® D Processor 356
64-bit processor with Intel® EM64T Technology
(3.33GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 533MHz FSB)
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
Monitor: Includes eMachines® 15.4" Widescreen LCD
Chipset: Intel® 945G
Memory: 512MB DDR2 dual-channel capable (1 × 512MB), 533MHz (PC4200)
Expandable to 2GB
2 DDR2 Slots (Total), 1 DDR2 Slot (Available)
Hard Drive: 120GB SATA II (7200rpm, 2MB cache)
Optical Drive: DVD±RW 16x Multiformat Dual-Layer Optical Drive
Up to 8.5GB with Dual-Layer Media
Write max: 16x DVD±R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 4x DVD+R DL, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW
Read max: 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-ROM
Media Reader: High-Performance 15-in-1 Digital Media Managerâ„¢
xD-Picture Card™, CompactFlash® I (CF), CompactFlash® II, Secure Digital™ (SD), Mini Secure Digital™ (Mini SD), Multi Media Card (MMC), Reduced Size MMC (RS-MMC), MMC Mobile, MMC Plus, Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro®, Memory Stick Pro® Duo, SmartMedia, IBM Microdrive
Video: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Up to 224MB Shared Video Memory
PCI-Express® (PCI-E x16) slot available for upgrade
Sound: 6-channel (5.1) high-definition audio
Amplified Stereo Speakers (USB-Powered)
Communications: 56K ITU v.92-ready Fax/Modem (RJ-11 port)
Intel® 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
Peripherals: Standard multifunction keyboard, 2-button wheel mouse
Ports/Other: 6 - USB 2.0 Ports (2 Front, 4 Rear)
1 - VGA
1 - Parallel port
1 - Serial port
2 - PS/2 ports (keyboard and mouse)
3 - audio (rear): line-in/side (stereo), front/headphone (stereo), microphone
2 - audio (front): microphone, front/headphone (stereo)
1 - RJ-45 ethernet port
1 - RJ-11 modem port
Dimensions: 14.50"H x 7.25"W x 16.50"D
I know it doesn't have much room for improvement but if i could upgrade a few things to make it run better or even take some of the parts to build a new computer what would you guys recomend to take out of it or put in.. im already adding more ram 1gbx2 pc4200 ddr2 i dont know what brand yet what else would i be able to change on it. It really isn't that slow but it struggles with playing wow and a few other games if i have something else running in the backround. Thanks guys!