A Compaq desktop Upgrade.

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by olmetec, Nov 17, 2008.

  1. olmetec

    olmetec Private E-2

    I do have a compaq desktop EP150AA with PentiumD 920 (P) DC 2.8 GHZ 800 MHz front side bus Socket 775 with motherboard Manufacturer: Asus Motherboard Name: P5LP-LE. HP/Compaq motherboard name: Lithium-UL8E
    RAM PC2-4200 MB/sec Type 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM. More details in website.

    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=1838768&lang=en#N1271

    I would like to upgrade its graphics to Nvidia Ge force 6600GT 128MB.
    Is this compatable.
    What is the best OS for it Windows Vista, Windows XP or Ubuntu.
    Kindly advise me on Harddrive specification acceptable for Ubuntu as well.
    Thank you in advance.
     
  2. plodr

    plodr Major Geek Super Extraordinaire

    Why not run all three? :-D Sorry, I couldn't resist poking the bear!
    I can't help with the vid card. My knowledge there is zero.
     
  3. olmetec

    olmetec Private E-2

    Why not run all three? :-D Sorry, I couldn't resist poking the bear!

    Sorry I meant Which OS is best for that hardware configuration?
     

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