2 questions

[AquaToad]

ok i have 2 questions:

1. if a computers max ram is 2gb, can you just replace the motherboard, or is it more than that?

2. how do you replace a processor? is it just pop out your old one and put in the new and install the driver, or what?

Edit: heres the specs

Condition: Factory Refurbished

Operating Systems: Genuine Windows® Vista™ Home Premium

Platform: PC

Orientations Allowed: Vertical

Form Factor: Tower

Bays: 2 - 5.25" Drive Bays
1 - 3.5" Drive Bays

Internal Bays: 2 - 3.5" Drive Bays

Available 3.5" Drive Bays: 1

Available 5.25" Drive Bays: 1

PCI Slots (Total): 2

PCI Slots (Available): 1

PCI Express X1 Slots (Total): 1

PCI Express X1 Slots (Available): 1

PCI Express X16 Slots (Total): 1

PCI Express X16 Slots (Available): 1

PCI Express Slots (Total): 2

PCI Express Slots (Available): 2

Expansion Slots: 4

PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: 1

PS/2 Mouse Connectors: 1

Serial Communication Ports: 1

Parallel Ports: 1

USB Ports: 6

LAN Ports: 1

Audio Out Jacks: 2

Line In Jacks: 1

Microphone Jacks: 2

VGA Ports: 1

Processor Brand: Intel®

Processor Class: Pentium® D

Processor Number: 915

Processor Speed: 2.80GHz

Processor Interface: Socket LGA775

Processors Supported: 1

Processors Onboard: 1

Additional Technologies: Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology
Dual-Core Technology

Memory Type: Dual Channel
DDR2

Memory Size: 512MB

Total Memory: 1.0GB

Memory Speed: DDR2 533 (PC2-4200)

Memory Slots (Total): 2

Memory Slots (Available): 0

Maximum Memory Supported: 2.0GB

Interface: SATA II

Capacity: 250GB

Speed: 7,200RPM

Optical Drive Type: DVD±RW Dual Layer

Interface: EIDE

Type: Media Reader

Capacity: 15-in-1

Media Types: Compact Flash
MicroDrive
SecureDigital
Memory Stick
Multimedia Card
Memory Stick PRO
xD

Audio Description: Integrated Audio

Audio Chipset: High Definition

Channels: 5.1

Graphics Description: Integrated Graphics

GPU/VPU: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950

Video Memory: up to 224MB Shared Memory

Video Interface: VGA (15-Pin D-Sub)

Communications Description: Integrated LAN Support

Interface Type: RJ-45 - Ethernet Connector

Data Transfer Rate: 10Mbps
100Mbps

Communications Description: 56Kbps PCI Modem

Interface Type: RJ-11 - Phone Connector

Data Transfer Rate: up to 56Kbps

Power: 300 Watt

Mouse Type: Optical

Buttons: 3

Scrolling Capability: Vertical

Connection Type: USB

Keyboard Type: Multimedia

Connection Type: PS/2

Front Speakers: 2

Height: 15.5"

Width: 7.25"

Depth: 16.5"

[Doonz]

It's according to what you want to spend.... You could replace the MB but you have to look at the whole picture... IF you MB is so old it only supports 2 GB then your processer is going to be old... also the expansion slots - no PCI-X atleaset... and your probely using IDE drives... meaning a newer mother board with more memory is going to open a whole world of problems (SATA only, AGP 8X or PCIx, diffrent socket)if that is all you want to upgrade... now you might find a refurbished or used borad that will accept more but thats another risk in it self... save up for the new PC

[Gregory]

1. Its not worth it.

2.You need the same socket type, no drivers needed.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...esc=775&Page=1

[ACE]

I think you can get up to 4Gb putting in 2 2Gb ram cards

have no idea about the processor

[Gregory]

His mobo. dosent support more than 2GB total though.

Originally Posted by ACE

I think you can get up to 4Gb putting in 2 2Gb ram cards

have no idea about the processor