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Upgrade Specification for Mr. J's PC: Enhanced Performance with New Components

This document provides a comprehensive upgrade specification for Mr. J's PC, currently equipped with an Intel Pentium 4 processor. Mr. J is looking to enhance his system by upgrading to 8GB of RAM, a high-definition graphics card, and a multi-core processor while retaining his existing motherboard. The suggested components include the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 processor, 2x4GB DDR3 1333MHz RAM, and an appropriate graphics card compatible with the motherboard's PCI-e slot. The limitations of the upgrade and potential configurations for further enhancements will also be discussed.

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Upgrade Specification for Mr. J's PC: Enhanced Performance with New Components

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  1. G058 - Lecture XXExample Upgrade Mr C Johnston ICT Teacher www.computechedu.co.uk

  2. Mr Js PC • Mr J has a PC with a Pentium 4 505J chip running at 2.66GHz with 1MB cache. The motherboard in his computer is a gigabyte GA-G41MT-S2P G41 Socket 775 with 2 x DDR3 sockets, Onboard VGA, 7.1 Channel Audio mATX form factor. He has a 1TB SATA HDD, and 2x2GB DDR RAM. There are no other expansion cards currently being used. • He wants to upgrade to 8GB of memory, a HD graphics card and a multi core processor. • Produce him an upgrade spec for the new components - he has requested not to replace the motherboard.

  3. Steps to upgrade……Processor • Find out which processors the motherboard supports….. • Visit the vendors / manufacturers site

  4. Shopping List  • IntelCore™ 2 Quad Q9650 3.00GHz 12MB Cache Yorkfield 45nm

  5. Steps to upgrade……RAM • Find out which RAM type the motherboard supports….. • Visit the vendors / manufacturers site

  6. Shopping List  • IntelCore™ 2 Quad Q9650 3.00GHz 12MB Cache Yorkfield 45nm • 2 x 4GB DDR3 1333MHz DIMMS  Lots of different brands at different prices – use review / benchmark sites to help choose

  7. Steps to upgrade……GFX Card • Find out which expansion slots the motherboard has….. • Visit the vendors / manufacturers site • All are free so the x16 full length PCI-e slot is the best to use.

  8. Shopping List  • IntelCore™ 2 Quad Q9650 3.00GHz 12MB Cache Yorkfield 45nm • 2 x 4GB DDR3 1333MHz DIMMS • HD graphics card with good memory and resolution to fit in a full size pci-e slot  

  9. Topic Task • Complete task c of the assignment, • Present your upgrade in a table similar to the one below with screen shots to support your recommendations. • Once finished explain the limitations of the upgrade and any further upgrade / configuration which can overcome them.

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