Require expert's help on replacing old computer's hardware

dusksoul

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Thanks for sparing time to answer my question :)

After being looking at all the posts, i am still confused about the steps of replacing the old hardware from computers in order to improve the graphics. However instead of purchasing a new casing , i decided to upgrade the desktop i purchased years ago , Acer Aspire T310. I want to upgrade it to play diablo 3 at average decent details quality. But i also do know that this is quite a old model. Is it still possible for a upgrade? any experts know what parts that i may have to replace without costing much?



Acer Aspire T310 Specifications


Processor Intel® P4 Processor with 400/533/800FSB (depending on processor)
Intel® Celeron Processor with 400FSB
Cache 128KB or 256KB (dependent on processor)

Memory 128MB DDR SDRAM PC2100/PC2700/PC3200 expandable up to 2GB
Chipset SiS 661FX Northbridge Controller,
SiS964L Southbridge Controller
Expansion Slots 3 PCI v2.2 slots
1 AGP slot 4X/8X
Audio Integrated Realtek ALC655 audio codec (SoundBlaster® Compatible AC97 Audio Codec)

Video Integrated SiS 661FXVGA,

Storage 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive
52X CD-ROM, CD-RW and DVD-ROM
80GB Hard Disk Drive
Modem 56K V.90 (selected models)

Networking Integrated Realtek RTL8100C 10/100 Base T
Ports 1 PS2 Mouse port, 1 PS2 Keyboard port, 2 USB Front, 4 USB Rear, 1 Parallel, 1 serial , 1 VGA, 1 game/midi, 1 RJ45, 5 audio (2 front, 3 rear)

Power Supply Industry Standard 230 Watt

Chassis 14.2" 360mm) H x 7.1" (180mm) W x 16.5" (420mm) D

Operating System Windows XP Home
 

dusksoul

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huh not even a single item can be used??
then can i use the casing?? or i have to buy a new one :o
 

MoneyFace =p

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Yup $600+ can already get you something capable inclusive of Windows. :)
 

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The advice given above is good. Your parts are really obsolete. Also their casing are not generic. Therefore your new motherboard, power supply etc might not fit cause the screw holes are different.
 

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You do know this thread is over a year old.. stop digging up old threads...
 

shadow84

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He now went over to Samsung galaxy s3 forum to dig up old thread, trying to give good information... lol, must be trying to increase his post count.
 

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Its a dinosaur system. None of them is worth salvaging for.

Im playing d3. If you really wanna d3 then go get a proper com to play. D3 isnt a very demanding game.
 
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