Upgrading an old computer

[Ryan]

The Pentium 4 is a single core CPU. Although I do believe that Intel makes dual core Pentium 4's now, but chances are if it's an older used computer, it's just a single core.

 

Try explaining to your parents that you want to spend all this money on a new computer so you it can last you several years without having to upgrade. It worked with my parents. They didn't really wantta let me spend $1500 on a i7 rig with a GTX 285 and 12GB of RAM, but I kept telling that I wanted a high end system that way it would last me several years without having to update it. They finally gave in and let me buy it. If that fails, just explain that you really like the specs and it's what you want.

[anus]

If you're still schooling, saying you need it for "school work" usually works. Try it out.

[Slamman]

Nah, Pentium 4 is single core, the glued die dual core is Pentium D, which I got, and no doubt it is confusing, the Acer Aspire is nor Core2 Duo, but still a dual core cpu!

[Shaunr]

dang. looks like i'm not going to be able to get this thing for a while. my dad doesn't have the money for a new computer. he had a look at his finances and it doesn't look good.

[Slamman]

I hear ya, mine too!!

 

{cries}

 

I would say, the most detrimental thing in any old system hot rodding or upgrade is MOTHERBOARDS!!! The revisions alone can shut off any chance of an upgrade.

[BLTZKRG]

If you're still going to school, you might want to try to play it off as 'a needed upgrade' because you need a 'good' PC for school. Although it only might work with parents who are not so tech savvy, but a good reasons backed with opportunistic tendencies are always sure to prosper.

 

But I guess it wont work when you ask for i7s and triple 295s and Gigs and gigs of RAM. Remember, if you drain your parent's cash now, it just might be your early Christmas present for this year.