Can i update any of my computer setup for photo editing.?

[bazzaboy09]

My system is getting slower the more stuff that i use for my photo editing i sometimes have 3 programs open at the same time with lightroom 4, Photoshop cs6 and onone software. Have not got a lot of money to get another computer but if i can update a couple of items which will help then that would be great.

Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Central Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E7500 @ 2.93GHz
Video Adapter ATI Radeon HD 4300/4500 Series
Video Memory 512.00 MB
Screen Resolution 1024 x 768
Total Memory 3.50 G
Free Memory 1.24 GB
Total Hard disk 2328.78 GB
Free Hard disk 1261.27 GB
OS Name Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
OS Version 6.1.7601
Service Pack 1.0
CPU Name Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E7500 @ 2.93GHz
Current Clock Speed 2926 Mhz
Max Clock Speed 2926 Mhz
Motherboard
Model P5KPL/EPU
Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer INC.
BIOS Name BIOS Date: 06/17/09 15:38:56 Ver: 08.00.12
BIOS Vendor American Megatrends Inc.
SBIOS Version 0403
BIOS Date 17/06/2009
Total Memory 3.50 GB
Used Memory 2.26 GB
Free Memory 1.24 GB
Memory Usage 64%
Physical Memory
Memory Bank BANK0
Description Physical Memory 0
Device Locator DIMM0
Capacity 2.00 GB
Speed 800 Mhz
Manufacturer Manufacturer0
Data Width 64 bit
Memory Type
Form Factor DIMM
Physical Memory
Memory Bank BANK2
Description Physical Memory 2
Device Locator DIMM2
Capacity 2.00 GB
Speed 800 Mhz
Manufacturer Manufacturer2
Data Width 64 bit
Memory Type
Form Factor DIMM
Disk Drives
Name STM3500418AS ATA Device
Media Type Fixed hard disk media
Capability 465.76 GB
Interface Type IDE
Partitions 1
Total Cylinders 60801
Total Heads 255
Total Sectors 976768065
Total Tracks 15504255
Tracks Per Cylinder 255
Bytes Per Sector 512
Sectors Per Track 63
S.M.A.R.T Support Yes
Current Temperature 0C (32F)

 

[neil_g]

according to the specs the only real thing you can do is lob in a quad core 775 chip like the Q9550..

http://uk.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_775/P5KPLEPU/#specifications

memory, the max is 4gb. so you're probably already maxed out there.

 

[bazzaboy09]

according to the specs the only real thing you can do is lob in a quad core 775 chip like the Q9550..

http://uk.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_775/P5KPLEPU/#specifications

memory, the max is 4gb. so you're probably already maxed out there.[/

I have max out so if i get a quad core can i add more ram.

Cheers, computer are not my best subject.

 

[neil_g]

the processor has no effect on the amount of memory you can add.

the board has a limit of 4gb RAM. but even though you have 3.5 shown i expect you already have 4 installed but the 32bit version of windows you are running (?) has limited this down to its limit of 3.2 ish.

long and short of it, i would save your money and replace the whole thing.

 

[arad85]

long and short of it, i would save your money and replace the whole thing.

 

[DuncanF]

the processor has no effect on the amount of memory you can add.

the board has a limit of 4gb RAM. but even though you have 3.5 shown i expect you already have 4 installed but the 32bit version of windows you are running (?) has limited this down to its limit of 3.2 ish.

long and short of it, i would save your money and replace the whole thing.

Yup. CS6 chews memory. The 3.5GB(ish) that will be usable with a 32-bit O/S is limiting performance, and as pointed out your motherboard will only support 4GB max. You CPU will not be the limiting factor.

So new PC with 8GB+ and a 64-bit O/S is the way to go I feel.

 

[Gaz J]

Don't think it's worth the time and money trying to upgrade it. Some really good value pc's out there by companies such as chillblast. In fact just about to order a new one from them myself.