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Gatorade Frost · 12-20-2004, 02:13 PM

In the last month I've decided to upgrade my computer, and I've asked around on other forums for help on what I could use to upgrade.

Here's my system: Compaq Presario PC s4500nx - Product Specifications

Here's what I'm upgrading:
Video Card: SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9800 Video Card, 256MB DDR, 128-Bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "100578L" -RETAIL Lite Box

RAM: Crucial 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-2700 - OEM

Power Supply:
COOLMAX 400W CX-400B, BLACK, Taurus CX Series Silent Power Supply; 1 x 120mm fan, 3 Speed Fan Control Switch ( Auto, Low, Medium).

I'm making this to get a second opinion that I'm making a good choice. I just talked to a friend who upgraded his RAM a few days ago and it took him the entire day to work things out because Windows wouldn't accept the RAM on his computer that he just put in, and he had to return things several times.

I'm not sure if there's anything I could do to help ensure that this doesn't happen to me since I'm getting it off the internet and all, and I'd like a second opinion on all of this and any obvious tips or thoughts on this you could give me before I make this upgrade.

Thanks in advance.

12-20-2004, 02:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gatorade Frost Rookie	Upgrading my system In the last month I've decided to upgrade my computer, and I've asked around on other forums for help on what I could use to upgrade. Here's my system: Compaq Presario PC s4500nx - Product Specifications Here's what I'm upgrading: Video Card: SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9800 Video Card, 256MB DDR, 128-Bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "100578L" -RETAIL Lite Box RAM: Crucial 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-2700 - OEM Power Supply: COOLMAX 400W CX-400B, BLACK, Taurus CX Series Silent Power Supply; 1 x 120mm fan, 3 Speed Fan Control Switch ( Auto, Low, Medium). I'm making this to get a second opinion that I'm making a good choice. I just talked to a friend who upgraded his RAM a few days ago and it took him the entire day to work things out because Windows wouldn't accept the RAM on his computer that he just put in, and he had to return things several times. I'm not sure if there's anything I could do to help ensure that this doesn't happen to me since I'm getting it off the internet and all, and I'd like a second opinion on all of this and any obvious tips or thoughts on this you could give me before I make this upgrade. Thanks in advance.