I want to know what kind of hard drive size I would need to look for if I get a new hard drive, I have really no knowledge in this except for the size of the hard drive.
A picture of it here: http://gyazo.com/2a7d289e339f0cb525fa384b485c75b9
Is there any way to figure it out using those words and numbers? If you need any more pictures/info, just ask.
As for CPU, I have Intel Pentium 1.7Ghz. (That is all I know) how can I found out more so I can find out what kind of socket it has?
From your picture it is hard to tell.
There are essentially two sizes - 2.5" which is a bit bigger than a cigarette pack but thinner. Then you have 3.5" which is a lot bigger - like a small cigar box but also thinner.
Take a picture from a bigger distance and put something for size comparison next to it - maybe a cigarette pack or similar. Then we can tell.
The left one is Hitachi Travelstar 5K100 40GB 5400RPM ATA-100 8MB Cache 2.5-inch Internal Hard Drive Mfr P/N HTS541040G9AT00
The right one is HITACHI 40GB 5400RPM NOTEBOOK HARD DRIVE P/N: 0A25372
Both are 2.5"
Unless you are running out of hard drive space upgrading either CPU on disk drive will not improve your computer significantly and certainly not on a $ basis.
Could you explain exactly what you are trying to accomplish?
Typically if you are trying to improve things Upgrading your memory to max is the best bang for the buck.
*Post #1!* I agree, Xhi, and besides which, since the one says it was manufactured in 2005, I suspect Needhelpbro is trying to wring a bit more performance from a computer that really ought to be replaced instead. I would assume it runs on XP, and older machines aren't good matches with newer OS's without a bunch of upgrades. I'm now seeing deals for new computers on websites like Dealcatcher sub-$300, and even at that price point your new computer would probably eat the 2005 model for lunch.
If you really want to speed up your system, I suggest you buy one of these. They don't break the bank and produce no heat (which may be a problem with a 7200RPM spinner). Plus they are super fast.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/.....6820147188
http://www.newegg.com/Product/.....alParent=1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/.....alParent=1
I installed one of those on a 1.8GHz with 2GB of RAM laptop from 2007 and it made a world of difference.
