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The big question about upgrading is: how much money do you want to spend? Most people so far have taken your upgrading statement to mean that you want an entirely new PC. If you just want to upgrade the existing computer, then that's different.
The absolute first thing I'd do is get a new videocard. If you give us a price range, we can tell ya which one is the best bang for the buck.
Secondly, a new processor would be nice. Do you know what motherboard you have? You may not have to upgrade your motherboard if it supports HT or even 533 MHz FSB. They make 2.4 GHz 533 FSB P4's, and that would last you a good while for not much money at all. If you have the money to spend, I would suggest a new motherboard and CPU, however. But you said you wanted to upgrade the existing computer, so that's what I'm out to help ya with!
What speed is the RAM? I assume PC2100, so adding more past 512 MB would help a bit, but you wouldn't see too many improvements except in some games. One of my RAM sticks went bad recently, and now I'm at 512 MB from 768 MB, and I *can* tell a difference.
I wouldn't bother upgrading the HDD unless you're out of space.
Bottom line is: upgrade the videocard first, then the CPU if you have enough money. Give us a price range for the entire upgrade, and we can tell ya the best choice. Do you want an entirely new PC, or do you want to use the current motherboard, etc.?
-Lasereth
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