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Do I need to upgrade my computer.

Me_Myself_2
Me_Myself_2 Posts: 524 Forumite
in Techie Stuff
What info do I look at to decide whether the spec on my computer is any good?

I'm having dvd/cd problems and am considering changing it.

Thx
:grouphug: Things can only get better.
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  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    what problems?
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • Me_Myself_2
    Me_Myself_2 Posts: 524 Forumite
    Sometomes I can burn a cd (maybe have to try it 20 times to get it to work).

    I'm not sure if this is my fault, but I cannot 'see' anything on a dvd I've recorded. I have finalised i, but I still cannot read anything.

    Any help appreciated.
    :grouphug: Things can only get better.
  • Mc4ndy
    Mc4ndy Posts: 142 Forumite
    any good for doing what?
    Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow.
  • Mc4ndy
    Mc4ndy Posts: 142 Forumite
    What is the spec of your pc?

    CPU Speed
    Amount of Ram
    Graphics Card
    Operating System
    Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow.
  • Me_Myself_2
    Me_Myself_2 Posts: 524 Forumite
    I have managed to find this info.

    Windows XP SP2
    Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80 GHz
    2.79GHz 1.00GB or Ram.

    Is it still a reasonable setup?
    :grouphug: Things can only get better.
  • Me_Myself_2
    Me_Myself_2 Posts: 524 Forumite
    Where do I find info on the graphics card?
    :grouphug: Things can only get better.
  • Me_Myself_2
    Me_Myself_2 Posts: 524 Forumite
    Thanks Andy. Lost my thanks button again.
    :grouphug: Things can only get better.
  • Me_Myself_2
    Me_Myself_2 Posts: 524 Forumite
    The comp is in constant use with four of us fighting over it. So speed, reliability, etc. is important.
    :grouphug: Things can only get better.
  • Mc4ndy
    Mc4ndy Posts: 142 Forumite
    Start > Control Panel > System (classic mode) > Hardware (Tab at top) > Device Manager (Button) > Display Adapters...

    Your spec is pretty good.. wonder if the drive is faulty... A DVD/CD re-writer will cost about £20, if it is..
    Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow.
  • Me_Myself_2
    Me_Myself_2 Posts: 524 Forumite
    THanks

    NVIDIA GeForce FX520

    Is it easy to replace the drives or do I have to take it to a repair shop?
    :grouphug: Things can only get better.
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