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July 6th, 2024 13:17
Dimension 8200 Upgrades
Have a 2001 Dell Dimension 8200 with:
-1.9 Ghz Intel Pentium 4
-512 MB RDRAM (2x256 MB)
-Nvidia GeForce MX 2 400
-Maxtor 40 GB Hard Drive (Win 98 installed)
Upgrades:
-2 GB Dell RDRAM PC800-45 ECC (4x512 MB)
-160 GB Western Digital Hard Drive with Windows XP Professional SP-3 installed
-Netgear wireless card
I am new to building/upgrading PCs and am looking for a Mid-level Windows XP gaming setup. I am planning on upgrading the power supply and graphics card but would like some recommendations.
Was thinking about something 350-500 Watts and have read Nvidia 6200 and GTX 750 Ti are popular gpus. GPU slot is AGP 4x so I don't believe the 750 Ti (PCIe) would fit.
Wondering if I'm on the right track with these upgrades and what other improvements I should look into
Thanks!
Sim_Shady36
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July 6th, 2024 13:23
I may have not placed this post in the proper topic
ejn63
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July 6th, 2024 13:48
This system is a complete dead end from its obsolete RAM to its proprietary power supply to its ancient AGP video card (no, no PCIe card will work in it).
You would be better off sending this one off for recycling and spending whatever funds you'd planned on a newer system with DDR memory, PCIe support and more standard components.
redxps630
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July 6th, 2024 18:26
I installed XP on a dimension E510 (Dimension 5100) that has Pentium 4 3.0 GHz and PCIe slot for legacy gpu.
if it has AGP only it is too old and not worth upgrading.
old Dell desktop you can fiddle w include XPS 400 or 410 (Dimension 9200) which run Pentium D or up to core 2 quad. These have PCIE slot and stock psu has 6 pin PCIe connector. Get one local that no one else wants, other people’s junk can be your cheap upgrade toy.
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