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Can this prebuilt be upgraded?
Djiem
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Hello all.
I have this computer here: HP a1540n
I've upgraded its video card in the past to play games (I've got an ATI Radeon X1600 512mb), and now that I have a 20" widescreen and Age of Conan, I think it's time to upgrade it some more.
Obviously, the first step is to install a new video card, which is what I'm going to do today, but I was wondering if it's possible to change the processor for a stronger one at all. If it is, is it simple? Do I have to worry about compatibility issues?
Or would I need to change the entire mobo (in which case I'd be better off just buying a new PC)?
I'd really like it if I could postpone the purchase of an entire machine until after Fallout 3 comes out (so that I get what's best then).
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: A friend of mine looked at the specs and told me it'd be possible as long as I get a processor with a 939 socket. What's your thoughts? Can I upgrade it for cheap, if at all? And if I can, what do you reccomend?
I have this computer here: HP a1540n
I've upgraded its video card in the past to play games (I've got an ATI Radeon X1600 512mb), and now that I have a 20" widescreen and Age of Conan, I think it's time to upgrade it some more.
Obviously, the first step is to install a new video card, which is what I'm going to do today, but I was wondering if it's possible to change the processor for a stronger one at all. If it is, is it simple? Do I have to worry about compatibility issues?
Or would I need to change the entire mobo (in which case I'd be better off just buying a new PC)?
I'd really like it if I could postpone the purchase of an entire machine until after Fallout 3 comes out (so that I get what's best then).
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: A friend of mine looked at the specs and told me it'd be possible as long as I get a processor with a 939 socket. What's your thoughts? Can I upgrade it for cheap, if at all? And if I can, what do you reccomend?
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If you don't want to replace the mobo yet, I think throwing some more RAM in there is your only option for upgrade at this point.
I did a little search myself and couldn't find any stronger 939 chips, which is why I asked here.
I guess I'll just hold out until October then buy a new PC then.