What can i upgrade on this computer?

Question

maybe ram, or a graphics card? maybe even another cpu? i dont know much about computers. please help. this is the computer:

http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/compaq-presario-sr1303wm-sempron/4505-3118_7-31466861.html?tag=rnav

these are the specs:

General

* Type Personal computer
* Recommended Use Home use
* Product Form Factor Tower
* Width 7.2 in
* Depth 16.5 in
* Height 15.4 in
* Localization English / United States

Processor

* Type AMD Sempron 3000+ / 2.0 GHz
* Installed Qty 1.0
* Max processors supported 1.0

Cache Memory

* Type L2 cache
* Installed Size 512.0 KB
* Cache Per Processor 512 KB

Mainboard

* Chipset type VIA UniChrome KM400A
* Data bus speed 333.0 MHz

RAM

* Installed Size 256.0 MB / 1.0 GB (max)
* Technology DDR SDRAM
* RAM form factor DIMM 184-pin

Storage Controller

* Type 1.0 x IDE - Integrated
* Controller interface type ATA-133
* Storage controller interface channel qty 2.0

Storage

* Hard Drive 1.0 x 40.0 GB - Standard - 5400.0 rpm
* Hard Drive (2nd) None

Optical Storage

* Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - IDE
* CD / DVD read speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
* CD / DVD write speed 48x
* CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x

Optical Storage (2nd)

* Type None

Storage Removable

* Type None

Monitor

* Monitor Type None.

Graphics Controller

* Type Integrated
* Graphics Processor / Vendor VIA UniChrome
* Video Memory Shared video memory (UMA)

Audio Output

* Type Sound card - Integrated
* Audio output compliant standards AC '97
* Speaker(s) None

Input Device

* Type Mouse , Keyboard

Audio Input

* Type None

Telecom

* Modem Fax / modem - PCI - Plug-in card
* Max transfer rate 56.0 Kbps
* Protocols & Specifications K56Flex

Networking

* Networking Network adapter
* Data Link Protocol Ethernet , Fast Ethernet

Printer

* Type None

Expansion / Connectivity

* Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H , 2.0 ( 0.0 ) x Internal - 5.25" x 1/2H , 2.0 ( 1.0 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H
* Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x Processor - Socket A , 1.0 ( 0.0 ) x SD Memory Card - DIMM 184-pin , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x AGP 8x - Type I/II , 3.0 ( 1.0 ) x XD-Picture Card , 2.0 ( 1.0 ) x Memory , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x Memory Stick , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x CompactFlash Card , 1.0 ( 2.0 ) x SmartMedia Card , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x PCI
* Interfaces 6.0 x Keyboard - Generic - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1.0 x Display / video - Generic - 4 pin USB Type A , 1.0 x Headphones - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Audio - Phone line - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 2.0 x Modem - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Audio - Line-out - RJ-45 , 1.0 x Parallel - RS-232 - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1.0 x Network - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Serial - VGA - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) , 1.0 x Hi-Speed USB - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25) , 1.0 x Microphone - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 2.0 x Mouse - RJ-11

Miscellaneous

* Pricing Type HP remarketed

Power

* Power device type Power supply

Operating System / Software

* OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Card Reader

* Card reader 9 in 1 card reader
* Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard , CompactFlash Card type I , XD-Picture Card , Memory Stick Pro , Memory Stick , SmartMedia Card , SD Memory Card , Microdrive , CompactFlash Card type II

Answer 1

RAM, GPU, and CPU, in that order of priority.



Get yourself 1GB of RAM, an older AGP 8X based video card (getting anything faster than a 6800 GT/7600 GT is a waste), and swap that Sempron out for a supported Athlon.

Answer 2

certain, improve to a minimum of 2Gb, the hot known. bypass to the dell internet web site and to verify what type you want. could be everywhere from $20-40. this can significantly enhance your pcs performance. pcs have become more low priced, and also you'll get a respectable twin center processor for $500 and a minimum of 2Gb's of ram and an particularly roomy 200Gb hardchronic. in case you pick to make that leap. you possibly can not improve the images card in that pc on condition that PCI exhibit did not somewhat come on that many pcs back then, so in case you improve your finished pc and then improve the images card for a much more advantageous pc than the single you've in the present day.

Answer 3

The ram is seriously lacking. It maxes out at 1gb and even that is a bit low these days.

Answer 4

I go along with Null...but I would upgrade that Hard Drive as well. 40GB is awful small nowadays and 5400 rpm isn't the fastest horse in the stable either.