upgrading computer

[afrotl]

Can anyone tell me where I can get my computer upgraded for a reasonable price thanks

[BokCh0y]

memory express would be your best bet. but really depends on what you want to upgrade.

[Xtrema]

What are you upgrading?

Every time I upgrade, I end up buying new.

[ronaldo]

:werd: depending on what you are upgrading it might just be easier to buy a new system, alot of the time it ends up being cheaper

but yeah memory express is probably your best bet:thumbsup:

[afrotl]

I want to upgrade my memory and also add a DVD burner I currently have a 256 with 40 gig

[BokCh0y]

yeah just goto memory express and buy the memory and dvd burner. ram is about $60 for a stick of 512 pc3200 (assuming that is what your using, ram varies in terms of price for speed, amount of ram blah blah blah) DVD burners are about $70 for an LG 16x dual layer.

[afrotl]

Originally posted by BokCh0y
yeah just goto memory express and buy the memory and dvd burner. ram is about $60 for a stick of 512 pc3200 (assuming that is what your using, ram varies in terms of price for speed, amount of ram blah blah blah) DVD burners are about $70 for an LG 16x dual layer.
thanks Bokchoy...will they install it for me or dO I have to do it myself......?

[BokCh0y]

i think they will but it's really easy, can probably do it yourself. if not just pm me and i can give you a hand.

[afrotl]

great thanks ...when I pick them up I will pm you by the way will I need to update my hard drive also?

[BokCh0y]

nah, you have a 40gb drive yes? i'm pretty sure that'll be big enough unless you have TONS of stuff in it.

[afrotl]

Yes I hjave a 40 gig drive but I have used about 32 gig already on what I have no idea.

[BokCh0y]

yeah might be a good idea then to pick up another drive unless you can clear up some space.

[afrotl]

I will try tonight to see if there is anything I can get rid off....how space will I need to clear up though?

[BokCh0y]

usually if your gonna burn a dvd (like a movie or something) it is a good idea to have at least 5gb of free space. but you also gotta remember that the more space the better. if it's running at full capacity like 32/40gb you may see some speed degradation. i have a 80gb drive at home on my comp and i only have like 20gb used but then that is just me. i also have a 40gb drive as my d: drive where i keep all my files, vids, tunes and stuff. that's also the drive i save my stuff to be burned.

a new 80gb from memory express is like roughly $80 anyways.

[afrotl]

yeah I have noticed that it is running slow lately I will probably go with and 80 gig. will I then have to re install all my programs?

[xDiMSuMx]

just add another 40 gig onto it then u won't have to reinstall anything

[gpomp]

Originally posted by afrotl
yeah I have noticed that it is running slow lately I will probably go with and 80 gig. will I then have to re install all my programs?
no, new hard drives have programs that will help you transfer your old data to your new drive.

[afrotl]

cool I will have to do some shopping soon thank you all for you infop really appreciate it and BokChoy I willl pm you when I pick up them up.