Hello, I was give a Compaq Presario 5000, it's great, other than the fact that it has a rather slow CPU(1.6Ghz). Now, I am wondering as to what I can upgrade, for instance it has a P4 1.6Ghz CPU, I want to upgrade it to a faster CPU and maybe get a better Power supply, any recommendations. Also, which type of ram would you recommend for this computer, being as I want to use it for gaming i.e. Battlefield 2, I know I should just buy another one, but I don't want to spend much, I am currently trying to conserve money for future plans and endevours.
Thanks in advance.

Run the following scan & post back the findings under Main Circuit Board

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

That will be the best way to determine upgrades.

Other than that here are a couple finds Re: the 5000

Compaq Presario 5000

Compaq Presario 5000 Desktop PC

actually what we need to know is the exact model 5000 is only the series ... what are the 2 letters after 5000** ????

Board: Compaq 077Ch
Serial Number:
Bus Clock: 400 megahertz
BIOS: Compaq 686Y2 v1.05 09/06/2001

It doesn't say, it is just 5000.

Compaq Presario Desktop PCs - How Do I Find My Model Number?

also using Belarc

what is under:

System Model


...

Compaq C01BDABB
Presario 5320US

Here are the specs.

I am out the door for a couple hours but will check the upgradableness when I return. Just wanted to pass this on:

Compaq Presario 5320US Desktop PC - Product Specifications

As to RAM:

You have 1 stick of 512. You can add 1 or 2 more if you wish.

Presario 5000 Series Model 5320US
Slots 3 (3 banks of 1)
Max. Memory 1536MB
Installed Memory 512MB removable

Module size Module type
512MB SDRAM, PC133

As to CPU:

Without changing the motherboard, your max CPU upgrade is P4 2.0G. You can
only use a Willamette P4 CPU. The newer ones are lower voltage. Key specs to
look for are socket 478, 400mHz, 256mb cache, 1.75v. You will have to use
your existing fan/heatsink. It's not a standard socket 478 type. Here are
the specs..

sSpec Number SL5UH
Processor Frequency 2.00 GHz
CPUID String 0F12h
Package Type 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
Core Voltage 1.750
Bus Speed 400 MHz
Thermal Guideline 75.3W
Core Stepping D0
Thermal Spec 76°C
L2 Cache Size 256 KB
Manufacturing Technology 0.18 micron
L2 Cache Speed 2.00 GHz
Bus/Core Ratio 20
Spec Update http://developer.intel.com/design/Pentium4/specupdt/
Box Order Code BX80531NK200G

OR..

sSpec Number SL5tl
Processor Frequency 2.00 GHz
CPUID String 0F12h
Package Type 478 pin PPGA FC-PGA2
Core Voltage 1.750
Bus Speed 400 MHz
Thermal Guideline 75.3W
Core Stepping D0
Thermal Spec 76°C
L2 Cache Size 256 KB
Manufacturing Technology 0.18 micron
L2 Cache Speed 2.00 GHz
Bus/Core Ratio 20
Spec Update http://developer.intel.com/design/Pentium4/specupdt/
Box Order Code BX80531NK200G
OEM Order Code RK80531PC041G0K

You can also upgrade the video card & add a hard drive if you wish.

Run the DAL Hardware scan so we can see what is there now:


http://www.d-a-l.com/help/forumdisplay.php?f=31

OS Information:
PropertyValue
OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition|C:\WINDOWS|\Device\Harddisk0\Partition1
Service Pack 2.0
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS

Processor:
PropertyValue
Current Clock Speed 1595
Description x86 Family 15 Model 0 Stepping 10
Manufacturer GenuineIntel
Name Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1600MHz

Memory (RAM):
PropertyValue
Bank Label
Capacity 268435456

Bank Label
Capacity 268435456

Bank Label
Capacity 134217728

Bank Label
Capacity 524288

Total Memory Deteced in Hardware: ~640 MB
Memory Reported to Operating System: 639MB

Disk Drives:
PropertyValue
Description Disk drive
Manufacturer (Standard disk drives)
Model ST340810A
Media Type Fixed hard disk media
Size 40015503360 (~37 GB)
Number of Partitions 2

Installed Printers:
PropertyValue
Name Microsoft Office Document Image Writer
Port Name Microsoft Document Imaging Writer Port:
Default True
Driver Name Microsoft Office Document Image Writer Driver

Motherboard:
PropertyValue
Manufacturer Compaq
Model
Name Base Board
Part Number
Product 077Ch
BIOS:
PropertyValue
Manufacturer Compaq
Name 686Y2 v1.05
Release Date 20010906000000.000000+000
Version COMPAQ - 20010906

Keyboard:
PropertyValue
Description Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard

Description USB Human Interface Device

Sound Card:
PropertyValue
Manufacturer Analog Devices, Inc.
Description SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio
Device ID PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2445&SUBSYS_008A0E11&REV_12\3&61A AA01&0&FD

Video Card:
PropertyValue
Adapter Compatibility NVIDIA
Adapter RAM 67108864
Description NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440
Installed Display Drivers nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version 6.14.10.6693
Driver Date 10/30/2004 12:50:00 AM
Video Mode Description 1152 x 864 x 4294967296 colors


DirectX Installation:
PropertyValue
Version 6.03.01.0146

ok... RAM is different than Compaq spec. You have:

Memory (RAM):

Bank Label
Capacity 268435456

Bank Label
Capacity 268435456

Bank Label
Capacity 134217728


Total Memory Deteced in Hardware: ~640 MB
Memory Reported to Operating System: 639MB

That's 3 sticks basically 2 @ 256 & 1 @ 128

Your board supports 3 @ 512

If you upgrade make sure to match the specs in my last post plus make sure you get the same "brand".

Your hard drive: SEAGATE ST340810A

Capacity: 40.8 GB
Speed: 5400 rpm
Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Cylinders: 1023
Heads: 256
Sectors: 63

How much of this drive is used? You can find this via Belarc or Disk Management: right click My Computer then click Manage then Disk Management.

The RPM of the drive is 5400 whereas most new drives are 7200.
Also depending on how much is used a larger or additional drive might be worth it.

Also perhaps an IDE controller to boost the speed.

Your Graphics Card:
GeForce4 MX 440
Fill Rate: 1.1 Billion Texels/Sec.
Triangles per Second: 34 Million
Memory Bandwidth: 6.4GB/Sec.
Maximum Memory: 64MB

GeForce4 MX & GeForce MX Series Enjoy the Views
The ideal solutions for:
Multiple display & desktop flexibility
2D office applications
Web surfing.

In other words not all that great for high end 3D gaming.