(I wasn't sure if I had put this in the wrong place... I initially posted in the Tech Clinic...so now I have 2 posts on the same subject, I apologize if I have screwed up.)
Hi guys & gals,
I need help figuring out whether to upgrade or start fresh.
I was hoping I could get away with an upgrade for less $$, but I am not sure how worth it it would be
RAM - I know that I need much more RAM to run the software I want to (Adobe CS, Corel, Macromedia Studio MX), I often need several software pkgs open at a time, and am having issues.
HD - I suspect the solution is to add an addtional higher capacity drive...
Video Card - I don't play games.... so not sure if this is necessary
USB ports - only have 2, so now I am swapping out my external DVD drive with my new USB printer-Grrrrr!
Anything else I don't know that I need?
I downloaded a ultility called Sandra...hoping it would provide you with the info you need to help me out.
I am providing my System Summary, mainboard information, & Windows Memory Information
Sorry if it is too much information........
Thanks!
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My System Summary
Processor
Model : Intel® Pentium® III
Speed : 598MHz
Performance Rating : PR718 (estimated)
Cores per Processor : 1 Unit(s)
Threads per Core : 1 Unit(s)
Internal Data Cache : 16kB Synchronous, Write-Thru, 4-way set, 32 byte line size
L2 On-board Cache : 256kB ECC Synchronous, ATC, 8-way set, 32 byte line size
Mainboard
Bus(es) : ISA AGP PCI USB i2c/SMBus
MP Support : No
MP APIC : No
System BIOS : Award Software International, Inc. 6.00 PG
System : VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82C694X
Mainboard : Legend QDI Advance-10E/B/F
Total Memory : 256MB SDRAM
Chipset 1
Model : VIA Technologies Inc VT82C694X Apollo Pro 133A System Controller
Front Side Bus Speed : 1x 133MHz (133MHz data rate)
Total Memory : 256MB SDRAM
Memory Bus Speed : 1x 133MHz (133MHz data rate)
Video System
Monitor/Panel : AlphaScan 811
Adapter : NVIDIA RIVA TNT (Microsoft Corporation)
Physical Storage Devices
Removable Drive : Floppy disk drive
Hard Disk : Maxtor 54098U8 (38GB)
CD-ROM/DVD : HP CD-Writer+ 8200 (CD 24X Rd, 4X Wr)
CD-ROM/DVD : LG CD-ROM CRD-8521B (CD 52X Rd)
CD-ROM/DVD : _NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG USB Device
Logical Storage Devices
1.44MB 3.5" (A:) : N/A
Hard Disk (C:) : 38GB (7.4GB, 19% Free Space) (NTFS)
CD-ROM/DVD (E:) : N/A
Cda-americas_eur (F:) : 604MB (CDFS)
Blank disc (G:) : 703MB (703MB, 100% Free Space) (CDUDF)
Peripherals
Serial/Parallel Port(s) : 1 COM / 1 LPT
USB Controller/Hub : VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller
USB Controller/Hub : VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Mass Storage Device
Keyboard : Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse : PS/2 Compatible Mouse
Mouse : Logitech USB Wheel Mouse
Human Interface : Logitech USB Wheel Mouse
MultiMedia Device(s)
Device : Game Port for Creative
Device : Creative AudioPCI (ES1371,ES1373) (WDM)
Printers and Faxes
Model : HP remote printers
Model : HP Photosmart 2570 series
Model : HP DeskJet 970Cse
Model : Adobe PDF
Power Management
AC Line Status : On-Line
Operating System(s)
Windows System : Microsoft Windows XP/2002 Home (Win32 x86) 5.01.2600 (Service Pack 2)
Network Services
Adapter : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Performance Tips
Warning 100 : Large memory sizes should be made of Registered/Buffered memory.
Tip 2546 : Large memory modules should be ECC/Parity.
Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.
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Here is my mainboard information
System
Manufacturer : VIA Technologies, Inc.
Model : VT82C694X
ID : 00000000-00000000-00000000-00000000
Mainboard
Manufacturer : Legend QDI
MP Support : No
Model : Advance-10E/B/F
Version : V1.XX
System BIOS : 11/19/2001-694X-686B-6A6LJQ1BC-00
Chipset : VIA VT82C694X Apollo Pro133
FLASH Memory Controller
Location : Mainboard
Error Correction Capability : None
Number of Memory Slots : 3
Maximum Installable Memory : 512MB
Bank0/1 - BANK_0 : DIMM 256MB @ 133Mt/s
Bank2/3 - BANK_1 : Empty
Bank4/5 - BANK_2 : Empty
Chipset 1
Model : VIA Technologies Inc VT82C694X Apollo Pro 133A System Controller
Bus(es) : ISA AGP PCI USB i2c/SMBus
Front Side Bus Speed : 1x 133MHz (133MHz data rate)
Maximum FSB Speed / Max Memory Speed : 1x 133MHz / 1x 133MHz
Width : 64-bit
IO Queue Depth : 4 request(s)
Logical/Chipset 1 Memory Banks
Bank 0 : 128MB SDRAM 3-3-3-0
Bank 1 : 128MB SDRAM 3-3-3-0
Bank Interleave : 4-way
Speed : 1x 133MHz (133MHz data rate)
Multiplier : 1/1x
Width : 64-bit
Power Save Mode : No
Fixed Hole Present : No
Memory Module 1
Manufacturer : SpecTek
Type : 256MB SDRAM
Technology : 16x(16Mx8)
Speed : PC133U 3-3-3-5
Version : 1.2
Date of Manufacture : Wednesday, November 14, 2159
Set Timing @ 133MHz : 3-3-3-5
Set Timing @ 83MHz : 2-2-2-9
Environment Monitor 1
Model : VIA 686PM PCI
Version : 10.02
Mainboard Specific Support : Yes
Temperature Sensor(s)
Board Temperature : 23.2°C / 73.8°F
CPU Temperature : 32.1°C / 89.8°F
Power / Aux Temperature : 27.6°C / 81.7°F
Cooling Device(s)
Auto Fan Speed Control : No
Chassis Fan Speed : 4821rpm
Voltage Sensor(s)
CPU Voltage : 1.69V
+3.3V Voltage : 3.39V
+5V Voltage : 5.18V
+12V Voltage : 12.42V
AGP Bus(es) on Hub 1
Version : 2.00
Speed : 2x 66MHz (132MHz data rate)
Multiplier : 1/2x
Fast-Writes Enabled : No
Side Band Enabled : Yes
Aperture Size : 64MB
PCI Bus(es) on Hub 1
Version : 2.10
Number of Bridges : 1
PCI Bus 0 : PCI (33MHz)
Multiplier : 1/4x
LPC Hub Controller 1
Model : VIA Technologies Inc VT82C686/A PCI to ISA Bridge
ACPI Power Management Enabled : Yes
Delayed Transaction Enabled : Yes
Multiplier : 1/4x
Speed : 8MHz
DMA Multiplier : 1/2x
DMA Speed : 4MHz
USB Controller 1
Model : VIA Technologies Inc VT82C686B USB Controller
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No
USB Controller 2
Model : VIA Technologies Inc VT82C686B USB Controller
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No
System SMBus Controller 1
Model : Intel/SW PIIX4/OSBx SMBus
Version : 4.00
Advanced TCO Mode Enabled : No
Slave Device Enabled : Yes
PEC Support : No
Speed : 16kHz
Expansion Slot(s)
ISA : ISA 16-bit +5V Full-Length
PCI (8h) : PCI 32-bit +5V Full-Length Available
PCI (9h) : PCI 32-bit +5V Full-Length Used (D-Link Inc DFE-538TX Fast Ethernet Adapter)
PCI (Ah) : PCI 32-bit +5V Full-Length Available
PCI (Bh) : PCI 32-bit +5V Full-Length Used (Creative (Was: Ensoniq) Creative Sound Blaster AudioPCI64V, AudioPCI 128)
PCI (Dh) : PCI 32-bit +5V Full-Length Available
AMR : Unknown 32-bit +5V Full-Length
AGP (8h) : AGP 32-bit +5V Full-Length Used (Creative Labs Graphics Blaster RIVA TNT)
Port Connector
PRIMARY IDE : None - ATA / None
SECONDARY IDE : None - ATA / None
FDD : 8251 FIFO - Floppy Disk / None
COM1 : Serial Port 16450 - 9 Pin Dual Inline / DB-9 pin male
COM2 : Serial Port 16450 - 9 Pin Dual Inline / DB-9 pin male
LPT1 : Parallel Port ECP/EPP - DB-25 pin female / DB-25 pin female
Keyboard : Keyboard - None / PS/2
PS/2 Mouse - Detected : Mouse - PS/2 / PS/2
USB : USB - None / None
Performance Tips
Notice 224 : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate.
Warning 100 : Large memory sizes should be made of Registered/Buffered memory.
Tip 2546 : Large memory modules should be ECC/Parity.
Warning 2528 : System monitor device implementation is known to vary.
Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.
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My Windows Memory Information
System Memory Summary
Total Physical Memory : 256MB
Free Physical Memory : 64MB, 25%
Maximum Page File : 618MB
Free Page File : 311MB, 50%
Page File : C:\pagefile.sys 384 768
PSE36 - 36-bit Page Size Extension : No
Maximum System Pages : 503808
Kernel Statistics
Total Processes : 43
Total Threads : 475
Total Open Handles : 12279
Kernel Memory Information
Total Memory : 72MB
Paged Memory : 51MB
Non-Paged Memory : 20MB
Page Commit Charge Statistics
Total Committed : 78697
Peak Commits : 82577
Maximum Commits : 158308
Extended Memory Information
Allocated Memory Load : 74%
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