At 11/21/09 02:20 PM, HecticCircleCrap wrote:
Yes. You just have to replace the hard drive. I have an Intel Pentium III running XP, I think you can do it.
Not at all.
Check the motherboard slots- they will probably not be able to support ANY of the hardware used today. You will have to throw out the entire thing, including the case- it probably has terrible airflow.
For modern standards, you need:
More ram than a 1997 PC, probably around 4 gigs of it.
A new sound card, if it has PCI express slots anyway. If it doesn't, then....
You need a new motherboard. If it has all the desired slots, you don't need a new one, but you need to check the slots (again).
A new graphics card (again, check the slots on your motherboard for the comparability)
A new hard drive; your PC probably still uses the old data cables, the ribbon cable- if it does, you need to get yourself a new motherboard AND a new hard drive. Hard drives today come with SATA cables, and yours will not be compatible.
New fans- for cooling, obviously
A new CPU- this is very important. If you want a modern PC, you need a new CPU. You need to check the pins first, although If it is compatible with your motherboard (the new CPU, FYI) then you're good. I'm not betting on this though.
Finally, you also need a network card- it's not needed, but recommended. Again, check slot compatibility.
A new case- for airflow of the fans
New power supply- your old one will definitely not suffice.
I think that's all, but if I missed anything, someone else add to this list. Good luck with your computer.