Friend needs to upgrade computer.

[Aman]

Here are his specs

GENERAL SYSTEM INFO

Manufacturer: Packard Bell NEC
Version: P842017501
Chassis: Desktop
Machine Type: AT/AT COMPATIBLE
Disk Space
Disk C: 11 GB Available, 37 GB Total, 11 GB Free
Physical Memory: 256 MB Total, 33 MB Free
Memory Load: 87%
Virtual Memory: 2235 MB Total, 1691 MB Free
SwapFile: 2000 MB
Max used: 408 MB
In use: 329 MB
Registry Size: 4 MB (current), 66 MB (maximum)
Profile GUID: {9f7ae5c0-c80a-11d9-a09d-806d6172696f}
The system clock interval: 15 ms


MOTHERBOARD

Manufacturer NEC COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL
Model GA-8SIMLNF
Version 1.0

Chipset Vendor Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS)
Chipset Model SiS651 CPU to PCI Bridge
South Bridge SiS 961/962

CPU Intel Celeron
Cpu Socket Socket 478 [P4]
Processor Upgrade Slot 1
Max CPU Speed 3067 MHz

System Slots 3 PCI, 1 AGP

OnBoard devices
Ethernet (Disabled) RealTek LAN

Memory Summary
Capacity 512 MBytes
Location System board or motherboard
Maximum Capacity 2048 MBytes
Memory Slots 2
Error Correction None
Error Correction Capabilities None
Name Physical Memory Array
Use System memory
Maximum Memory Module Size 1024 MBytes


CPU INFO

Property Value
Number of CPU(s) One Physical Processor / One Core / One Logical Processor
Vendor GenuineIntel
CPU Full Name Intel Celeron
CPU Name Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.70GHz
CPU Code Name Northwood-128K
Technology 0.13µ
Platform Name Socket 478
Type Original OEM processor
FSB Mode QDR
Platform ID 2
Microcode ID 21
Type ID 0
CPU Clock 2632.04
System Bus Clock 389.93
System Clock 97.48
Multiplier 27.00
Original Clock 2700.00
Original Bus Clock 400.00
Original System Clock 100.00
Original Multiplier 27.00
L2 Cache Speed 2632.04 MHz
L2 Cache Speed Full
CPU Family / Model / Stepping F / 2 / 9
Family Extended 00
Brand ID 0A
HyperThreading 1
L1 T-Cache 12 KµOps
L1 D-Cache 8 KB
L2 Cache 128 KB
RDMSR 00000000 00000000 1B10001B 00000000
MMX Yes
MMX+ No
SSE Yes
SSE2 Yes
SSE3 No
SSE4 No
3DNow! No
3DNow!+ No
DualCore No
HyperThreading No
IA-64 No
AMD64 No
EM64T No
NX/XD No
SpeedStep No
PowerNow! No
LongHaul No
LongRun No
Architecture x86


VIDEO CARD INFO

AdapterCompatibility ATI Technologies Inc.
AdapterDACType Internal DAC(400MHz)
AdapterRAM 128 MBytes
Availability 3
Caption RADEON 9200 SERIES
ConfigManagerErrorCode 0
ConfigManagerUserConfig false
CurrentBitsPerPixel 32
CurrentHorizontalResolution 1024
CurrentNumberOfColors 4294967296
CurrentNumberOfColumns 0
CurrentNumberOfRows 0
CurrentRefreshRate 75
CurrentScanMode 4
CurrentVerticalResolution 768
Description RADEON 9200 SERIES
DeviceID VideoController1
DeviceSpecificPens -1
DriverDate 20060322035622.000000-000
DriverVersion 6.14.10.6606
InfFilename oem5.inf
InfSection ati2mtag_RV280
InstalledDisplayDrivers ati2dvag.dll
MaxRefreshRate 75
MinRefreshRate 56
Monochrome false
Name RADEON 9200 SERIES
NumberOfColorPlanes 1
PNPDeviceID PCIVEN_1002DEV_5961SUBSYS_00021681REV_01#525EC2300008
Status OK
VideoArchitecture 5
VideoMemoryType 2
VideoModeDescription 1024 x 768 x 4294967296 colors
VideoProcessor RADEON 9200 AGP (0x5961)
BitsPerPel 32
DeviceName RADEON 9200 SERIES
DisplayFlags 0
DisplayFrequency 75
LogPixels 96
PelsHeight 768
PelsWidth 1024
SettingID RADEON 9200 SERIES
SpecificationVersion 1025
BitsPerPixel 32
ColorPlanes 1
DeviceEntriesInAColorTable -1
HorizontalResolution 1024
RefreshRate 75
VerticalResolution 768
VideoMode 1024 by 768 pixels, True Color, 75 Hertz

Video Bios Date 03/04/10

Name RADEON 9200 SERIES
Chip Type RADEON 9200 AGP (0x5961)
DAC Type Internal DAC(400MHz)
Memory 128 MBytes


MEMORY INFO

Memory Summary
Capacity 512 MBytes
Location System board or motherboard
Maximum Capacity 2048 MBytes
Memory Slots 2
Error Correction None
Error Correction Capabilities None
Name Physical Memory Array
Use System memory
Maximum Memory Module Size 1024 MBytes


Device Locator Slot 1
Capacity 256 MBytes
Memory Type DIMM SDRAM
Speed 20 ns
Data Width 8 bits
Form Factor Chip
Total Width 8 bits
Type Detail Non-volatile


Device Locator Slot 2
Capacity 256 MBytes
Memory Type DDR
Speed 20 ns
Data Width 8 bits
Form Factor DIMM
Total Width 8 bits

Well he needs to make it faster so what do you suggest to upgrade? He can spend around 350$

 

[MrGreen]

OK, this isn't exactly new, but it should do fine:
CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116175
RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145440
VGA
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814195027
PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103937

That comes to $340.

 

[zebkoolindc]

There is a 9800 pro for sale in the classies if you want to go that route. $55 HERE

or a 9800 np for $50 HERE

If you poke around you might be able to find a 6800 that is even faster than a 9800pro.

 

[White_Pawn]

you would want, 1 gig of ram and a new videocard.