Computer needing upgrades

[FireHazard772]

Heya,

Could use some help with upgrading parts of my computer, such as what pieces I can upgrade, what I can upgrade to, and where I can get the pieces I can upgrade to..?

Specs:

Manufacturer: Dell Inc.

Processor: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU 5110 @ 1.60GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.6GHz

Memory: 6144MB RAM

Hard Drive: 465GB Main, 74.4GB Secondary, 1 TB Third

Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460

Monitor: DualMonitor Display 1920*1080 Res

Sound Card: Headset (Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Alpha)

Speakers/Headphones: Creative Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Alpha

Keyboard: Logitech Gaming G110 Keyboard

Mouse: Razer Diamondback Salamander Red 1600 DPI Gaming Mouse

Mouse Surface: Cyber Snipa TRACER

Operation System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.110622-1506)

Motherboard: *Unknown*

Computer Case: Dell Workstation Precision 690

[H2O Qlear]

Definitely the processor. You should upgrade to at least an 5-core for what you have, because you have fairly nice other parts. Now, I need to know the kind of motherboard, so that I can suggest a compatible processor. Is there a way you can find out?

Best place to buy any computer part? www.newegg.com

[FireHazard772]

I ask myself the same, or atleast similar, question rather often: How do I find out what Motherboard I have..?

I'll look into it and see if I can find out.

EDIT: Is there anything in this pdf-type file that shows it? This is the factory settings of a Dell Workstation Precision 690, which is what I have (Other than a few upgraded pieces) (and although it does contain server-type hardware, it's used as a desktop)

http://www.dell.com/downloads/global...ecn_690_en.pdf

[FireHazard772]

So I haven't found out the mobo model, but I did manage to talk with a rep from Dell who could give me some pointers as to what I can upgrade and what I can upgrade to.

Memory I could go up to 16, 24, or max 34, but the cost is pretty hefty ($400/ea)

Video Card could be upgraded, but from what I gather, wouldn't be too much of a difference

Hard Drive space isn't much of an issue with having 3 hard drives, one of which is nearly 1TB, although I could upgrade one of the other drives to 250gb.