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I have 2 computers and i would like to combine any compatible parts to make one computer that is the best of both. I don't know very much about processors so i need some help. Is it possible to get some help here? If not do you know where i can get help with this.

Thx,

Heather

we need to know the parts before we can tell you what will work with what

I will hook up my second computer and get the same info then reply.

Thanks for your help

When i go to devise manager under processors it has 2 listed:

Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4CPU 3.00GHZ
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4CPU 3.00GHZ

Belarc info on Computer 1:

Operating System System Model
Windows Vista Ultimate (build 6000) VIA Technologies, Inc. P4M266A-8237
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
1.50 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4
16 kilobyte primary memory cache
1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: P4M266A-8237
Bus Clock: 100 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 03/23/2005
Drives Memory Modules c,d
360.07 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
275.19 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

_NEC DVD+RW ND-2100AD ATA Device [CD-ROM drive]
HP CD-Writer+ 9100 ATA Device [CD-ROM drive]

EPSON Stylus Storage USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 3
ST3160023A [Hard drive] (160.04 GB) -- drive 0, s/n 5JS93SJ8, rev 8.01, SMART Status: Healthy
ST3160023A [Hard drive] (160.04 GB) -- drive 2, s/n 5JS7F9BF, rev 8.01, SMART Status: Healthy
ST340014A ATA Device [Hard drive] (40.00 GB) -- drive 1 1280 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'A0' has 1024 MB
Slot 'A1' has 256 MB
Local Drive Volumes


c: (NTFS on drive 1) 39.99 GB 17.57 GB free
d: (NTFS on drive 2) 160.04 GB 100.17 GB free
g: (NTFS on drive 0) 160.04 GB 157.45 GB free
Network Drives
None detected
Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers
local user accounts last logon
Overlap 5/4/2007 1:21:39 PM (admin)
local system accounts
Administrator 11/2/2006 8:02:01 AM (admin)
Guest never

DISABLED Marks a disabled account; LOCKED OUT Marks a locked account

Epson Stylus Photo R320 (M) on USB002
Microsoft Shared Fax Driver on SHRFAX:
Microsoft XPS Document Writer on XPSPort:
Controllers Display
Standard floppy disk controller
ATA Channel 0 [Controller]
ATA Channel 1 [Controller]
VIA Bus Master IDE Controller - 0571 RADEON 9550 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) [Display adapter]
RADEON 9550 Secondary (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) [Display adapter]
BAL CM2017 [Monitor] (17.1"vis, s/n 05136, December 2004)
Bus Adapters Multimedia
Microsoft iSCSI Initiator
Silicon Image SiI 0680 Ultra-133 Medley ATA Raid Controller
VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller (4x)
VIA USB Enhanced Host Controller Unsupported Standard Game Port
VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller
Communications Other Devices

6TO4 Adapter
isatap.hsd1.tn.comcast.net.
Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface
VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adapter
primary Auto IP Address: 68.52.255.154 / 23
Gateway: 68.52.254.1
Dhcp Server: 68.87.68.10
Physical Address: 00:14:2A:85:C1:48

Networking Dns Servers: 68.87.68.162
68.87.74.162
Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
PS/2 Compatible Mouse
Generic USB Hub
USB Composite Device
USB Mass Storage Device
USB Printing Support (2x)
USB Root Hub (5x)
Generic volume shadow copy
Stylus Storage
Virus Protection [Back to Top]
AVG 7.5.467 Version 7.5.467
Realtime File Scanning On

Missing Microsoft Security Hotfixes [Back to Top]

All required security hotfixes (using the 04/10/2007 Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary) have been installed.

Installed Microsoft Hotfixes [Back to Top]
MSXML4SP2
no verification data KB927978 on 4/25/2007 (details...)
Windows Vista
no verification data KB905866 on 4/24/2007 (details...)
no verification data KB925902 on 4/24/2007 (details...)
no verification data KB928089 on 4/24/2007 (details...)
no verification data KB928253 on 4/23/2007 (details...)
no verification data KB929399 on 4/24/2007 (details...)
no verification data KB929777 on 4/23/2007 (details...)

Windows Vista (continued)
no verification data KB930178 on 4/24/2007 (details...)
no verification data KB930857 on 4/24/2007 (details...)
no verification data KB931099 on 4/24/2007 (details...)
no verification data KB931573 on 4/24/2007 (details...)
no verification data KB932246 on 4/24/2007 (details...)
no verification data KB932818 on 4/25/2007 (details...)

Click here to see all available Microsoft security hotfixes for this computer.

[installed security hotfix] Marks a security hotfix (using the 04/10/2007 Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary)
verifies OK Marks a hotfix that verifies correctly
fails verification Marks a hotfix that fails verification (note that failing hotfixes need to be reinstalled)
Unmarked hotfixes lack the data to allow verification

Click here for Belarc's System Management products, for large and small companies.

Software Licenses [Back to Top]

Belarc - Advisor 1d6d9566
Microsoft - Internet Explorer 89580-OEM-7332132-00141 (Key: 2QBP3-289MF-9364X-37XGX-24W6P)e
Microsoft - Windows Vista Ultimate 89580-OEM-7332132-00141 (Key: 2QBP3-289MF-9364X-37XGX-24W6P)e
Software Versions (mouse over * for details, click * for location) [Back to Top]
2007 Microsoft Office system Version 12.0.4518.1014 *
Ableton - Live 6.0.1 Live 6.0.1 *
AC3 configuration tooll *
Alexander Roshal - WinRAR archiver Version 3.61.0.0 *
Azureus Version 3.0 *
Belarc, Inc. - Advisor Version 7.2n *
DVD Shrink Version 3.2.0.15 *
GRISOFT, s.r.o. - AVG 7.5 Anti-Virus System Version 7.5.0.420 *
GRISOFT, s.r.o. - AVG Anti-Virus system Version 7.5.0.460 *
Jasc Software, Inc. - Studio Version 1.000 *
LimeWire Version 1, 0, 0, 2 *
Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.7.0.6000 *
Microsoft Clip Organizer Version 12.0.4518.1014 *
Microsoft Corporation - digital locker assistant Version 1.6.5 *
Microsoft Corporation - Internet Explorer Version 7.00.6000.16386 *
Microsoft Corporation - Office Diagnostics Service Version 12.0.4518.1014 *
Microsoft Corporation - Office Diagnostics Version 12.0.4518.1014 *
Microsoft Corporation - Office Source Engine Version 12.0.4518.1014 *
Microsoft Corporation - Windows Defender Version 1.1.1505.0 *
Microsoft Corporation - Windows Installer - Unicode Version 4.0.6000.16386 *
Microsoft Corporation - Windows Version 1.0.0.1 *
Microsoft Office InfoPath Version 12.0.4518.1014 *
Microsoft Office Outlook Version 12.0.4518.1014 *
Microsoft Office Picture Manager Version 12.0.4518.1014 *
Microsoft® .NET Framework Version 2.0.50727.312 *
Microsoft® .NET Framework Version 3.0.4506.25 *
Mozilla Corporation - Firefox Version 2.0.0.3 * Nero AG - Cover Designer Version 2, 8, 3, 0 *
Nero AG NeroCheck Version 1, 0, 0, 6 *
Nero BackItUp Version 2, 7, 3, 2 *
Nero Burning ROM Version 7, 8, 5, 0 *
Nero BurnRights Version 2.1.0.8 *
Nero CD - DVD Speed Version 4, 7, 0, 4 *
Nero DriveSpeed Version 3, 0, 11, 1 *
Nero Home Version 2,0,5,0 *
Nero InfoTool Version 4, 4, 0, 0 *
Nero Installer Version 1, 6, 28, 0 *
Nero MediaHome Version 2,5,5,0 *
Nero PhotoSnap image editor Version 1, 2, 0, 23 *
Nero Photosnap Viewer Version 1, 2, 0, 23 *
Nero Recode 2 Version 2, 5, 2, 0 *
Nero ShowTime Version 3, 5, 5, 1 *
Nero SoundTrax Version 2, 8, 3, 0 *
Nero StartSmart Version 3, 8, 3, 1 *
Nero Vision Version 4,9,5,7 *
Nero WaveEditor Version 3, 8, 3, 0 *
PowerISO Version 3, 6, 0, 0 *
PowerISO Virtual Drive Manager Version 3, 6, 0, 0 *
Shark007 - Vista Codec Package Version 4.x.x *
Start Unlocker Assistant *
Sun Microsystems, Inc. - Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 Update 1 Version 1.5.0.10 *
TuneUp Utilities Version 6.0.0.0 *
Web Page Maker V2 Version 2.2

Vista Computer1 Info:

More details about my computer


Component Details Subscore Base score
Processor Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz 2.7 2.7
Determined by lowest subscore

Memory (RAM) 1.25 GB 2.7
Graphics RADEON 9550 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) 5.9
Gaming graphics 319 MB Total available graphics memory 3.3
Primary hard disk 16GB Free (37GB Total) 5.2
Windows Vista (TM) Ultimate

System
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Manufacturer VIA Technologies, Inc.
Model P4M266A-8237
Total amount of system memory 1.25 GB RAM
System type 32-bit operating system
Number of processor cores 1
64-bit capable No

Storage
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total size of hard disk(s) 335 GB
Disk partition (C:) 16 GB Free (37 GB Total)
Disk partition (D:) 93 GB Free (149 GB Total)
Media drive (E:) CD
Media drive (F:) CDCD/DVD
Disk partition (G:) 147 GB Free (149 GB Total)

Graphics
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Display adapter type RADEON 9550 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM)
Total available graphics memory 319 MB
Dedicated graphics memory 256 MB
Dedicated system memory 0 MB
Shared system memory 63 MB
Display adapter driver version 7.14.10.830
Primary monitor resolution 1024x768
DirectX version DirectX 9.0 or better

Network
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Network Adapter VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adapter
Network Adapter Microsoft Tun Miniport Adapter

This is what it says in device manager under processors:

Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4CPU 2.40 GHz
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4CPU 2.40 GHz

Belarc info:

Operating System System Model
Windows Vista Ultimate (build 6000) SiS Technology Inc. SiS661FX + SiS964
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2.40 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4
8 kilobyte primary memory cache
512 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: http://www.abit.com.tw SG72(SIS 661FX-964L) V1.0
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 04/06/2005
Drives Memory Modules c,d
40.01 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
19.68 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

DVDRW IDE 16X ATA Device [CD-ROM drive]
PIONEER DVD-ROM DVD-115 ATA Device [CD-ROM drive]
3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive]
3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive]

ST340014A [Hard drive] (40.02 GB) -- drive 0, s/n 5JVA9BJ0, rev 3.54, SMART Status: Healthy
WDC WD400AB-22CDB0 [Hard drive] (40.02 GB) -- drive 1, s/n WD-WMA9T1040528, rev 22.04A22, SMART Status: Healthy 254 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'A0' has 256 MB
Slot 'A1' is Empty
Local Drive Volumes


c: (NTFS on drive 0) 40.01 GB 19.68 GB free
Network Drives
None detected
Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers
local user accounts last logon
Overlap 5/4/2007 3:16:08 PM (admin)
local system accounts
Administrator 11/2/2006 8:02:01 AM (admin)
Guest never

DISABLED Marks a disabled account; LOCKED OUT Marks a locked account

Epson Stylus Photo R320 (M) on USB003
Lexmark X1100 Series on USB002
Lexmark X1100 Series on USB001
Microsoft Shared Fax Driver on SHRFAX:
Microsoft XPS Document Writer on XPSPort:
Controllers Display
Standard floppy disk controller
ATA Channel 0 [Controller]
ATA Channel 1 [Controller]
SiS PCI IDE Controller NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) [Display adapter]
BAL CM2017 [Monitor] (17.1"vis, s/n 05136, December 2004)
Bus Adapters Multimedia
Microsoft iSCSI Initiator
SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller (3x)
Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller Realtek AC'97 Audio
Communications Other Devices

6TO4 Adapter
6TO4 Adapter
6TO4 Adapter
isatap.hsd1.tn.comcast.net.
Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
primary Auto IP Address: 69.245.10.15 / 20
Gateway: 69.245.0.1
Dhcp Server: 68.87.68.10
Physical Address: 00:50:8D:6F:84:C8
Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface

Networking Dns Servers: 68.87.68.162
68.87.74.162
Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
PS/2 Compatible Mouse
USB Root Hub (4x)
Generic volume shadow copy
Virus Protection [Back to Top]
AVG 7.5.465 Version 7.5.465
Realtime File Scanning On

Missing Microsoft Security Hotfixes [Back to Top]

All required security hotfixes (using the 04/10/2007 Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary) have been installed.

Installed Microsoft Hotfixes [Back to Top]
MSXML4SP2
no verification data KB927978 on 4/23/2007 (details...)
Windows Vista
no verification data KB905866 on 4/22/2007 (details...)
no verification data KB925902 on 4/22/2007 (details...)
no verification data KB928089 on 4/22/2007 (details...)
no verification data KB928253 on 4/22/2007 (details...)
no verification data KB929399 on 4/22/2007 (details...)

Windows Vista (continued)
no verification data KB929777 on 4/22/2007 (details...)
no verification data KB930178 on 4/22/2007 (details...)
no verification data KB930857 on 4/22/2007 (details...)
no verification data KB931099 on 4/22/2007 (details...)
no verification data KB931573 on 4/22/2007 (details...)
no verification data KB932246 on 4/22/2007 (details...)

Click here to see all available Microsoft security hotfixes for this computer.

[installed security hotfix] Marks a security hotfix (using the 04/10/2007 Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary)
verifies OK Marks a hotfix that verifies correctly
fails verification Marks a hotfix that fails verification (note that failing hotfixes need to be reinstalled)
Unmarked hotfixes lack the data to allow verification

Click here for Belarc's System Management products, for large and small companies.

Software Licenses [Back to Top]

Belarc - Advisor 41fa3d66
Microsoft - Internet Explorer 89580-OEM-7332132-00141 (Key: 2QBP3-289MF-9364X-37XGX-24W6P)e
Microsoft - Windows Vista Ultimate 89580-OEM-7332132-00141 (Key: 2QBP3-289MF-9364X-37XGX-24W6P)e
Software Versions (mouse over * for details, click * for location) [Back to Top]
Alexander Roshal - WinRAR archiver Version 3.62.0.0 *
Azureus Version 3.0 *
Belarc, Inc. - Advisor Version 7.2n *
GRISOFT, s.r.o. - AVG 7.5 Anti-Virus System Version 7.5.0.420 *
GRISOFT, s.r.o. - AVG Anti-Virus system Version 7.5.0.460 *
Jasc Paint Shop Photo Album 5 Version 5.2.0 (20041011.13) *
Jasc Software, Inc. - Studio Version 1.000 *
Lexmark International, Inc. - MarkVision for Windows (32 bit) Version 8.29 *
LimeWire PRO 4.12.3 *
Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.7.0.6000 *
Microsoft Corporation - digital locker assistant Version 1.6.5 *
Microsoft Corporation - Internet Explorer Version 7.00.6000.16386 *
Microsoft Corporation - Windows Defender Version 1.1.1505.0 *
Microsoft Corporation - Windows Installer - Unicode Version 4.0.6000.16386 *
Microsoft Corporation - Windows Version 1.0.0.1 *
Microsoft® .NET Framework Version 2.0.50727.312 *
Microsoft® .NET Framework Version 3.0.4506.25 *
Mozilla Corporation - Firefox Version 2.0.0.3 *
Nero AG - Cover Designer Version 2, 8, 3, 0 *
Nero AG NeroCheck Version 1, 0, 0, 6 *
Nero BackItUp Version 2, 7, 3, 2

Vista Info:

More details about my computer


Component Details Subscore Base score
Processor Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz 3.8 1.0
Determined by lowest subscore

Memory (RAM) 256 MB 1.0
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) 4.0
Gaming graphics 192 MB Total available graphics memory 2.5
Primary hard disk 18GB Free (37GB Total) 3.9
Windows Vista (TM) Ultimate

System
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Manufacturer SiS Technology Inc.
Model SiS661FX + SiS964
Total amount of system memory 256.00 MB RAM
System type 32-bit operating system
Number of processor cores 1
64-bit capable No

Storage
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total size of hard disk(s) 37 GB
Disk partition (C:) 18 GB Free (37 GB Total)
Media drive (D:) CD/DVD
Media drive (E:) CD/DVDCD/DVD

Graphics
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Display adapter type NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM)
Total available graphics memory 192 MB
Dedicated graphics memory 128 MB
Dedicated system memory 0 MB
Shared system memory 64 MB
Display adapter driver version 7.14.10.9686
Primary monitor resolution 800x600
DirectX version DirectX 9.0 or better

Network
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Network Adapter Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
Network Adapter Microsoft Tun Miniport Adapter

the Ati Graphics from 1 is best

the cpu from 1 is best, ie fastest

Take all the memory from both and add it together. (1.5GB Total)

Use all the HDs (assuming you have enough ports on the board)

Why is the vista processor performance score on computer 1 lower than 2. Is there a setting or something i need to change? Even though my processor is:

Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4CPU 2.40 GHz
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4CPU 2.40 GHz

Under properties (my computer) processor it list it as:

Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4CPU 3.00 GHz 1.49GHz

Does this mean it is not running properly?

Also forgive me but i don't know what HD is. Would you explain? I have used all ram slots on my motherboard (only 2). Is there a way to expand without changing the motherboard?