hi I don't know much about computers I got mine probably about 2-3 years ago it's a dell deminson dim4700 intel (r)
pentium r 4 cpu 2.80GHz
with 2.79, 512mb of ram
I don't know I'm just reading it off my system info.. I don't really know my video card all what I know is there's
o and its home edition version 2002 service pac or seomthing so as u can see its old\
display card RADEON X300/X550/X1050 /
gaming card ATI Radeon 9800 PRO 128MB /
512MB
momry 512MB
I don't know how to look at the rest sorry don't know if that any help

but the main thing is I wanan update my computer to be able to run the latest games I can run world of war craft maybe not to the greatest but seems to run it fine..
I guess I want to upgrade my memory ram to 4000 around there and my hard drive or what ever it takes to make be able to run the great games like cyris.. I know I need to get vista probably be the best thing.. I pretty much use my PC for gamin and want it to be back to date.. you have any idea on what I should get and how much u think the hole thing will cost
thank you very much for you time

I think this site has some ideas and links to help you

Upgrade or Buy Your Gaming Computer (http://compsimgames.about.com/cs/gamingtips/bb/upgradeorbuy.htm)

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Good suggestion on what stuff you should get are

A 8600 - 8800 GFX card.
Core 2 duo E6750 - excellent according to most sites.
Get 2 -4 gig of ram.. 2 gig will do.
Get an ASUS P5N-E SLI - definatley the best for its price range.

Not sure on total , but go search for emm.

Dumbo,

Being a novice at computers is nothing to be ashamed of. We all started as newbies.

First of all, get a print-out of the system information. Also, find the owners manual or go online to Dell and see if it is there for you.

What you want to do is make sure that whatever you upgrade to matches the resources you have on the Mother-board. If not, don't waste your time getting a component that is not compatible with your PC.

If you are upgrading system RAM, make absolutely sure you get the correct speed and wait-state memory for your PC. The size (form factor) must also be correct. The owner's manual will tell you what you need.

You should also consider replacing the old PC with a new one and using the older one for as a repository of data files.

Well what about just buying the new mother board or tower its called I was looking and the seem to be pretty expensive like 1000 an up and I don't know if there be a point just buying a tower for that much I should just get hole new system and everything... would just upgradeing be less or what

I don't know what site to look those things up on hahaha

I found this on best buy internet site... would this help can you tell me what it is haha I still don't know I need an expert.. jesus ih ate computers haha http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10083009&catid=20238#

How do I do a system recovery for my compaq presario?

Jason,

Please if you have a new question, open a new posting, don't piggyback on an existing question.

Sys. Restore is a feature of the Windows Control program.

Go under Accessories > System Tools > System Restore.