its better to upgrade RAM in place of going for intel core 2?
916296
Well to upgrade a processor in an old computer is not a small job. It can be tricky and your motherboard might not be compatible. \n\nIf you are talking about buying a new machine with an intel core duo, it will likely be faster, though a whole lot more expensive than just upgrading your RAM.\n\nHowever I can't really know how to make the call unless I know what you have now and what exactly you are looking to upgrade to.
69933
u can upgrade the mother bord and make it better and/or just buy 1 or 2  memory sticks(ram) and stick them in ur comp.
752057
go to your computers manufactures web site and do some research they will tell you what speed you need and how much you can install. with ram the more is allways better!!
730151
If you are not sure about which RAM you need, or you do not know your motherboard model, then you can do a system test at  - \nwww.crucial.com\n\nIts called system scanner, the link is here - http://www.crucial.com/uk/systemscanner/\n\nThis will identify your system and give you all the compatible/available options to ugrade..\nIts a nice tool, obviusly you dont need to buy it from there..... you just need to find out what you need..........
537418
It really depends on what the motherboard will take, rather than the CPU.  The best thing to do is get the computer brand and model, or the motherboard brand and model and call a company who specializes in memory upgrades.  I've had good experience with www.BuyMemory.com.  They will help find the memory you need and are super cheap.
166722
You also need to make sure that your motherboard can handle an upgrade to that level.  If you have an older motherboard, which it sounds like you do, upgrading to a GHz processor will probably blow out your motherboard.  If you want a faster computer, I recommend upgrading RAM if you can, or buying a lower end new computer.  You can get a low end one for cheap now days.
83053
if your talking about the bus speed of the cpu then its all based on whats its designed for. there is no way to upgrade the bus speed of the cpu. but if you are talking about the speed of the cpu then dont dump a lot of money on upgrading a computer just go ahead and buy a new one
952655
If you have got tht very recently and still can return it. Do it now and go for Intel 965 or Dual Core Processor.\nAtleast your pc will not be outdated for couple of years. You'll get satisfactory results from them 2.
179089
I really would reconsider upgrading the memory only.\n\nThe reality is that your PC is very old and needs to be upgraded.  For $100 you could buy a good used PC where the memory you're gonna buy is gonna cost around $40\n\nAnyway...you'll need:\n\nTechnology: SDRAM - non-ECC\nForm Factor: DIMM 168-PIN\nUpgrade Rule: Max 128 MB module\n\nGood luck!
515246
No, you have PLENTY of RAM, it IS the CPU, look, youre using a Pentium 3, that is 1.0 GHz.  RAM does NO good if you dont have a processor that can handle the tasks.  Now, it may not be your CPU at all, maybe some recent hardware/software changes caused it, after all, you said in the past couple of weeks.  If you still want to up your processor performance, I reccomend overclocking, or upgrading to a new CPU.
1090864
well ram is not always everything, the CPU clock seed matters the most.  If it is low, then more ram is not going to do anyhtring,  ram is more for making more resources for you computer so you can run multiple programs.  I suggest buying a new CPU chip.
933228
Since you have a dell the chances are that your MB support a Pentium class processor- this would hugely upgrade your performance! See if you can find what "slot" type your processor is- infact being celeron it might be 478... Then your next step would be more memory... If you have any open slots then another 512 stick would be great. Newegg.com usually has great prices! These two components would be a great asset!
1076428
Depends on what you do really. if you just use it for basic word processing, its probably not a big deal. but if you use it for more intense things such as development or gaming, then yes, its really time for an upgrade. The processor of the new model you mentioned will be roughly 3 to 4 times more powerful. Even more maybe since your computer is kind of old. Also look at RAM (memory) and you should get at least 512 mb 600 mhz. However, your computer way obsolete when it comes to power. But like I said, depending on what you do, it may not be an issue.
1162148
There is no difference. \n\nHowever, if you get two sticks, and there is a chance that one of your RAMS goes bad, then at least you have another one that will be a nice backup.\n\nIf you get just 1 stick, then it gives you the option of upgrading to 2 gigs in the future....otherwise you will have to pay for another 1 gig ram all over again. \n\nIf you have 4 slots, then get the 2 sticks if it saves you money.
661544
This is because if you have 4gb of ram, and add anymore, it would make little difference in terms of performance. This is because you will always be limited by the speed of the bus that links the CPU and RAM. There will be a limit on how much ram you put in before adding more will have no effect.
966952
Don't even bother trying to upgrade - buy a new one. Something 5 years old is terribly out of date, don't throw money away upgrading when you can pick up a new PC for £300. If your intent on upgrading, you want to upgrade processor and ram ideally.
1030086
Depends on what OS your running and what applications you run, but as a general rule, performance improved if you increase to 512 mb.\n\nI found it worth the extra cost to go to 1GB of RAM especially if you want to do any image processing (Photoshop or GIMP) or run any application which process large chunks of data.