Would like to upgrade Hard Drive/Memory

pattywack · 10-05-2004, 05:19 PM

Hello,
I have a Compaq Presario 1694 and would like to upgrade the hard drive and memory. What I need to know is the limits this computer can hold.

Thanks so much.
Pat

CTSNKY · 10-05-2004, 05:29 PM

You can upgrade the memory from 32mb to 96mb and the hard drive can go be upgraded from 2.1GB to whatever your Windows (Edit: Scratch that...thought BIOS, typed Windows) version can handle without problems (guessing 40GB).

You have a Pentium I 200mHz processor in that notebook. My best suggestion would be to put this money towards a new (or better used) machine.

**Fox** · 10-05-2004, 05:37 PM

I believe the HD limitation is in the BIOS, not in windows. On my Gateway 2000 P5-120, anything 6gb and over will not be recognized.

10-05-2004, 05:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
pattywack Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	Would like to upgrade Hard Drive/Memory Hello, I have a Compaq Presario 1694 and would like to upgrade the hard drive and memory. What I need to know is the limits this computer can hold. Thanks so much. Pat

10-05-2004, 05:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
CTSNKY Knower of all that is MS Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,755 OS: (multiple machines) 95, 98, 2K & XP Home & Pro	You can upgrade the memory from 32mb to 96mb and the hard drive can go be upgraded from 2.1GB to whatever your Windows (Edit: Scratch that...thought BIOS, typed Windows) version can handle without problems (guessing 40GB). You have a Pentium I 200mHz processor in that notebook. My best suggestion would be to put this money towards a new (or better used) machine. Last edited by CTSNKY; 10-05-2004 at 05:39 PM.

10-05-2004, 05:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	I believe the HD limitation is in the BIOS, not in windows. On my Gateway 2000 P5-120, anything 6gb and over will not be recognized.