maxing out my POS compaq

[swifter]

What mods can I make to this card, if any?


-Compaq OEM motherboard with AMD Irongate (North Bridge)/Via 686A (South
Bridge)
-256 ram (512 max)
2 x 128 MB 100 MHz SyncDRAM DIMM, shared memory architecture
-700 MHz AMD Athlon processor with Enhanced 3DNow! technology 200 MHz system bus
-512KB L2 Pipeline Burst Cache
128KB integrated L1 Cache
-AIW RADEON 7500
-Steady-state 145 watts PSU



I am keeping this system for a media center and want it to do whatever it can.


Swift

[Quailane]

Increase the memory to 512MB would help a lot. A new power supply would be necessary if you were to upgrade anything else.

[hUMANbEATbOX]

you could oc the card pretty good i bet, but for a media center, i doubt it will be worth it.

[swifter]

Even though most of the system will be for mp3, dvd, aiw, etc

I still would like to play games that it can handle.

Any suggestions on how to change this card?

Swift

[Quailane]

If you want a new card, an 8500 AIW would be a good start for cheap and AIW.

[swifter]

Thanks, but I would rather OC the one I have, any suggestions?


Swift

[The Coolest]

Install Omega drivers, they come with an overclocking tool built in.
I would also recommend upgrading your ram, and the CPU.