Dell Inspiron 545 desktop options

macgyver

I have an old (2009) Dell 545 desktop which is getting very slow and hard drive is dying. I thought I could replace the HDD with SSD but apparently as per dell website, I cannot. The configuration is-
1.Running win 10 (win 7 upgraded) 
2. Dual core processor
3. HDD cap 320 GB (has been replaced once about 5-6 years ago )
4. RAM of 3 (3 1GB sticks)
I use it for simple tasks like, emails, browsing, printing or downloading simple stuff. I do not play games on it. I have a new laptop which is AMD ryzen 5.
What are my options on the cheap for this desktop?
Shall I install a new HDD and upgrade memory? Is it worth it?
Or should I buy a cheap refurbished Win desktop with i5 and SSD. 
Here is the full configuration:

Here are the current system specifications and configuration of your device. (Service Tag: 7M37G4J)

Updated 18 JUN 2020

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General Information

Service Tag :	7M37G4J
Express Service Code :	16573118563
Computer Model :	Inspiron 545
BIOS Vendor :	Dell Inc.
BIOS Version :	A12
BIOS Date :	11/17/09

Processor

Processor :	Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5300 @ 2.60GHz
Clock Speed :	2.6Ghz
L2 Cache Size :	2048

Memory

Available Memory :	22.00%
Page File Size :	6,202.3MB
Available Page File :	84.07%
Virtual Memory :	6,202.3MB
Available Virtual Memory :	21.73%
DIMM1 :	1,024.0MB
DIMM2 :	1,024.0MB
DIMM3 :	1,024.0MB

Network controller

Adapter

Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller

Storage

Drive :	C:
Storage :	3
Drive Size :	395.4GB
Total Available Space :	67.5GB
Used Space :	327.8GB
Drive :
Storage :	3
Drive Size :	68.4GB
Total Available Space :	42.7GB
Used Space :	25.7GB
Drive :	E:
Storage :	2
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Drive :	F:
Storage :	2
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Drive :	G:
Storage :	2
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Drive :	H:
Storage :	2
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Drive :	I:
Storage :	5
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Hardware

Disk Drives	Generic- MS/MS-Pro/HG USB Device
	Generic- SM/xD-Picture USB Device
	Generic- SD/MMC USB Device
	Generic- Compact Flash USB Device
	ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device

Display Adapters

Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM 1.0)

Keyboards, Mice & Pointing Devices

USB Input Device

Monitors

Generic PnP Monitor

Sound Devices

High Definition Audio Device

USB Controllers	Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293A
	Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2936
	Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293C
	Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2938
	Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2935
	Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2937
	Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2934
	Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2939

Thanks for looking

TheRightOne

No issue with fitting an SSD. Though with the CPU, I would run a clean install of the operating system, as opposed to cloning anything unnecessary.

Can guide you through it if necessary

macgyver

Thanks.
I have run the CPU-Z to see what motherboard if have got.

Motherboard

Model: Dell 0N826N

Socket: Socket 775 LGA

North Bridge

Intel P35/G33/G31 rev A2

South Bridge

Intel 82801IR (ICH9R) rev 02

BIOS

Dell Inc. A12 (11/17/2009)
The online searches show that it does not have a slot for SSD and the motherboard may not be able to support SSD.

tonyh66

Dell 0N826N has 4 SATA II connectors, this is what the SSD plugs into via a cable.

askeym

I bought a refurbished Dell Latitude, 8gb ram, 360gb ssd, i5 processor. It is an absolute donkey. I've speeded it up slightly by going into settings and changing the power settings to full blast out of the 3 options. There's a few good Youtube videos on how to speed up crap Dells.

letsbehonest

Hi Askeym
I have a  Dell Latittude 6420 i5 with a 500 gb Samsung ssd which is dual booted with Win 7 and Linux mint and it is fast on both O/S's. the SSD made a big difference.

getmore4less

Dell 530 E4500 2.2GHz  SSD 8GB runs fine
Worth the £20-£25 forthe SSD to give it a go, maybe try and find some cheap memory  

macgyver

Thank you everyone. Will give it a try. Now will have to choose which SSD would be compatible with my device. Would this one be suitable? 
https://www.kingstonmemoryshop.co.uk/kingston-240gb-ssdnow-a400-ssd-solid-state-drive-2.5-inch-7mm
Crucial site is giving this one-
https://uk.crucial.com/ssd/bx500/ct120bx500ssd1/ct12837543
Thanks

grumpycrab

Kingston one slightly cheaper (slower delivery).  https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/kingston-a400-240gb-ssd-3485911
I've had a Crucial overheat on me (only one) and the one you link to is only 120GB

*j*

240GB....https://www.mymemory.co.uk/integral-240gb-p-series-5-sata-iii-2-5-ssd-drive-560mb-s.html

120GB....https://www.mymemory.co.uk/integral-120gb-p-series-5-sata-iii-2-5-internal-ssd-drive-560mb-s.html

In either case code YAY10 gives on extra 10% off until the endo of today (19th June)

macgyver

Thank you very much all of you. I will open up my pc and look in what space is available. I think I will have to take the hdd out and put the ssd in its place. I will backup all my data first obviously and then have to do a clean install of win10 from the recovery disk, I had created earlier. Is it the right way to do. I haven't done it before.
Thanks