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I bought the tower for $600 (included tax) from staples. I didn't know it was a 64-Bit Windows & machine

. I was too happy I just bought it. I never owned a 64-bit, so I'm a bit weary. I just want to make sure I got the right PC before the 14 return policy

.

My Questions:

Can I upgrade the 4gb to 8gb? The manual says I can put 8GB, But SIW say max is 4096 MB. I thought I read that a 64-bit can go up to 8GB?
Is there a way to hook up my old hard drive (IDE) to the new one PC (SATA) to transfer my files?If it sounds like I dont know what I'm talking about, well I don't. I've read you can either use IDE or SATA, but not both at the same time. I'm just trying to figure a way to get my files out into the new PC. The old one is dead (motherboard issue).
Is it possible to add a external Video Card? check the Pic. Is that a AGP slot? I couldn't find this in the manual.
It says it comes with firewire, but the specs below says not detected? Does this mean I don't, or just not active?

Alright I think I found the manual Product informationHP Pavilion a6530f Desktop PC

Here are the specs

Code:

Windows:                Windows NT6.0 (Build 6001) Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer:      7.0.6001.18000
Memory (RAM):           3966 MB
CPU Info:               AMD Phenom(tm) 8450 Triple-Core Processor
CPU Speed:              2151.4 MHz
Sound card:             Realtek Digital Output (Realtek
Display Adapters:       NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430         | RDPDD Chained DD | RDP Encoder Mirror Driver
Screen Resolution:      1024 X 768 - 32 bit
Network:                Network Present
Network Adapters:       NVIDIA nForce 10/100 Mbps Networking Controller
CD / DVD Drives:        E: HL-DT-STDVD-RAM GH10L
COM Ports:              
LPT Ports:              
Mouse:                  3 Button Wheel Mouse Present
Hard Disks:             C:  585.0GB | D:  11.2GB
Hard Disks - Free:      C:  518.8GB | D:  1.5GB
USB Controllers:        2 host controllers.
Firewire (1394):        Not Detected
PCMCIA (Laptops):       Not Installed
Manufacturer:           Phoenix Technologies, LTD
Product Make:           KQ496AA-ABA a6530f
AC Power Status:        OnLine
BIOS Info:              
Time Zone:              Pacific Standard Time
Battery:                No Battery
Motherboard:            OEM_MB NARRA3
Modem:                  Not detected

Overall is this a okay budge tower? or should I havee gone with a intel dual core, with 32-bit machine and software.

LoneWolf · 06:06 AM

Hello Light and welcome.

Originally Posted by HP

Memory Installed 4 GB Maximum allowed 8 GB (4 x 2 GB) (64-bit OS)

4 GB* (4 x 1 GB) (32-bit OS)

*Actual available memory may be less

Speed supported PC2-6400 MB/sec Type 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM

You can go up to 8GB with your memory using the 64-bit operating system.

Your video is currently integrated but the machine does have a PCI-E X16 slot which could be used for a stand alone video card.

Originally Posted by HP

Slot type Quantity PCI One (None available)

PCI Express x16 One (One available)

PCI Express x1 Two (Two available)