How can i improve my computer?

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  1. x_Fiona_x

    x_Fiona_x Geek Trainee

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    Hello i'll just start off by saying i know very little about computers. I thought i'd ask here and maybe someone can help me a bit, i'd really appreciate it!

    Item Value
    OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
    System Manufacturer GBT___
    System Model NVDAACPI
    System Type X86-based PC
    Processor x86 Family 15 Model 107 Stepping 2 AuthenticAMD ~2915 Mhz
    Total Physical Memory 2,048.00 MB
    Available Physical Memory 859.10 MB
    Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB

    Graphics card ATI Radeon HD 5450

    And my motherboard is GA-M57SLI-S4 i think

    I took out some stuff which isnt important, at least i think it's not..this is what my computer is like at the moment but i'm not sure what i need to change to make it better ): I don't really play games or anything only world of warcraft but it would be nice to play without it slowing everything down..

    Thanks! ^-^
     
  2. NumbWarri0r

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    Where did you get those specs from?
     
  3. x_Fiona_x

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    Someone told me to do "msinfo32" and that is what's in my computer.. Sorry, i know very little about this stuff.
     
  4. NumbWarri0r

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    You should just have to right click on computer and click properties. Try to find CPU (processor) type, how much RAM and what kind DDR2 or DDR3.
     
  5. x_Fiona_x

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    Computer

    AMD Athlon(tm), 64 X2 Dual
    Core Processor 5600+
    2.92 GHz, 2.00 GB of RAM
     
  6. NumbWarri0r

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    Well I would say you could upgrade the CPU, motherboard and RAM. Since you're not into hardcore gaming you could get away with onboard graphics. Shouldn't be too much too upgrade, how much are you looking to spend?
     
  7. x_Fiona_x

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    Well I'm just a poor student so only about..$200..? haha i know it's not very much at all for a computer..
     
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