I have a major question about the age of my computer...

I bought my desktop computer in 2010. Which, I don't think, is too old. Anyways, I was wondering. If I buy new equipment for it, will it still be compatible?

I have my eye on an EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti and an AMD Phenom II x4 processor.

I'm really new to pc gaming and I am still saving up money for this stuff.

My real question is, will it work with a system that is 2 years old?

Technology is always changing and I would hate to have to buy a brand new motherboard because my current one is "out of date."

Oh yeah, and it's a Dell. I don't know much else, as I don't have my pc right now. I'm using a friend's. Please help!

What are your current specs? That way we can have an idea how will your current pc will hold.

Darn! It's been a pain for me to even TRY to find this stuff. I know it's discontinued and all, but it's all I can find. Also, it's an HP Pavilion, not a Dell, my bad. I've been trying my best to find it. I tried Amazon to see if they had any listings, but no such luck. I have my receipt, but it's not with me at the moment. All I can tell you is that it's an Hp Pavilion made in 2010. :(orb_03_2006

That I can't tell you, as I don't have my specs on hand. I do know I have an Athlon II processor (2.4 GHz), NVIDIA GeForce 6550 graphics card, 4 GB RAM (DDR2 I believe), 500 GB Hard Drive, and that it was manufactured by Dell in 2010 (It came with Winsows 7). I hope that can help.orb_03_2006

All OEM PCs have model numbers on a sticker somewhere outside the PC. Search for that.

To get information about the components, go to:

Start Button-->Accessories-->System Tools-->System Information

I bought my desktop computer in 2010. Which, I don't think, is too old. Anyways, I was wondering. If I buy new equipment for it, will it still be compatible?

I have my eye on an EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti and an AMD Phenom II x4 processor.

I'm really new to pc gaming and I am still saving up money for this stuff.

My real question is, will it work with a system that is 2 years old?

Technology is always changing and I would hate to have to buy a brand new motherboard because my current one is "out of date."

Oh yeah, and it's a Dell. I don't know much else, as I don't have my pc right now. I'm using a friend's. Please help!

orb_03_2006

1. Compatibility depends on a few things like similar CPUs for a particular CPU socket, a 16x PCI-E slot, your case is big enough, the power supply (PSU), and the BIOS is updated enough.

2. Assuming the above requirements are met, then yes. Those upgrades you mentioned should work. Some caveats with OEM PCs. They tend to have wimpy PSUs. A GTX 560 Ti needs, at a minimum, a 500w PSU. I assembled my gaming PC back in 2009 and I added the GTX 560 Ti (and a newer PSU) late last year. Of course, mine have standard off the shelf components which guaranteed compatibility.

I found it!! Here's the model" http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&docname=c01982717&product=4124974orb_03_2006

[QUOTE="orb_03_2006"]I found it!! Here's the model" http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&docname=c01982717&product=4124974ShadowDeathX

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[QUOTE="orb_03_2006"]I found it!! Here's the model" http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&docname=c01982717&product=4124974orb_03_2006

rosewill challenger

this awesome cases costs all of 50 bucks. stands no taller than your current tower and has a groovy front LED fan. it supports nice features like solid state drives as well as water cooling. awesome value

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

rosewill challenger

this awesome cases costs all of 50 bucks. stands no taller than your current tower and has a groovy front LED fan. it supports nice features like solid state drives as well as water cooling. awesome value

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

ionusX

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rosewill challenger

this awesome cases costs all of 50 bucks. stands no taller than your current tower and has a groovy front LED fan. it supports nice features like solid state drives as well as water cooling. awesome value

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

orb_03_2006

But if you really want to, you can add a new cooler. It will make your CPU run cooler. The HP one might be too bare, idk.

I already plan on getting a new CPU. I just figured I might get one because it's 3.4 GHz, instead of 2.4. I mean, would it help performance-wise to get one? I've heard CPUs come with coolers, but only "just" do the job, rather than doing it GREAT.orb_03_2006

and your getting this phenom II x4 arent you?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMD-Phenom-II-X4-965-Black-Edition-Deneb-3-4GHz-Socket-AM3-125W-Quad-Core-/150826209694?pt=CPUs&hash=item231df1519e#ht_636wt_1139

Thanks! The cooler looks great and I'll definitely get the CPU you listed. Thanks for everything guys! But yeah, here's what I'm going for: - Coolmaster Hyper 212+ fan - Rosewill Challenger computer case - 8GB of DDR3 RAM - OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W power supply - EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti Superclocked graphics card - AMD Phenom II x4 Black AM3 (3.4 GHz) CPU Sound good? :Dorb_03_2006

approved

Just so everyone knows the motherboard in your computer only supports up to 95W processors

so this is the fastest you can get

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113007

and you'd have to buy an aftermarket cooler, which is fine, as the one the cpu comes with suxxxxxxxxx

Just so everyone knows the motherboard in your computer only supports up to 95W processors

so this is the fastest you can get

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113007

and you'd have to buy an aftermarket cooler, which is fine, as the one the cpu comes with suxxxxxxxxx

GummiRaccoon

umm if im not mistaken isnt the 965 just an overclocked 955? as is the 975 and 980

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Just so everyone knows the motherboard in your computer only supports up to 95W processors

so this is the fastest you can get

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113007

and you'd have to buy an aftermarket cooler, which is fine, as the one the cpu comes with suxxxxxxxxx

ionusX

umm if im not mistaken isnt the 965 just an overclocked 955? as is the 975 and 980

Most 955s are 125W. Mine is. That 955 is a special 95w one.

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[QUOTE="GummiRaccoon"]

Just so everyone knows the motherboard in your computer only supports up to 95W processors

so this is the fastest you can get

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113007

and you'd have to buy an aftermarket cooler, which is fine, as the one the cpu comes with suxxxxxxxxx

GummiRaccoon

umm if im not mistaken isnt the 965 just an overclocked 955? as is the 975 and 980

Most 955s are 125W. Mine is. That 955 is a special 95w one.

Wait.. so... is that CPU any good? o.O And what kind of fan will I have to get instead?orb_03_2006

Yeah it's fine. Get a decent aftermarket cooler, the 212+ is everyone's fave.

[QUOTE="orb_03_2006"]Wait.. so... is that CPU any good? o.O And what kind of fan will I have to get instead?GummiRaccoon

Yeah it's fine. Get a decent aftermarket cooler, the 212+ is everyone's fave.

[QUOTE="orb_03_2006"]Wait.. so... is that CPU any good? o.O And what kind of fan will I have to get instead?GummiRaccoon

Yeah it's fine. Get a decent aftermarket cooler, the 212+ is everyone's fave.