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jrb451

Improving Performance of a 7 yo PC

8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago

I had my IT guy at work spec out a computer for me back in 2010 that would be compatible with our agency’s system and allow me to work from home. I no longer work and it’s approaching 7 years in age. I’m wondering if there are some things I can do to improve performance like adding some RAM and/or replacing the chip. I’d like to hang on to my 2010 Microsoft Office programs which I can’t do if I buy a new computer as these were licensed through my work.

Here' my current chip & RAM
OptiPlex 780, Core 2 Duo E8400 with VT/3.0GHz,6M,1333FSB
8GB,Non-ECC,1066MHz DDR3,4x2GB,Dell OptiPlex 780

Thoughts?
TIA

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