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[Smpr-Fi]

minibubba heres my specs.. what do u suggest that i upgrade.....just for right now...

BOARD:_MSI 648MAX-L SIS-648 CHIPSET WITH 10/100 LAN/SOUND/USB2.0/8X AGP MB
CASE:_RAIDMAX A268 MID-TOWER CASE + 350 WATT POWER + WINDOW
_CD:_16X DVD-ROM
_CDRW:_52x24x52 CD-RW DRIVE
_CPU:_[533MHZ FSB] INTEL(TM) PENTIUM-4 2.40 GHZ
_FAN:_CERTIFIED CPU FAN, HEATSINK & 2 CASE FANS
_FDD:_MITSUMI 1.44 MB FLOPPY DRIVE
_HDD:_80 GB ULTRA ATA-100 7200 RPM HARD DRIVE
_MEMORY:_[DDR400] 512 MB PC3200 MEMORY
_MODEM:_PCI 56K V.90 FAX/MODEM W/VOICE
_NETWORK:_D-LINK PCI 32 BIT 10/100 NETWORK CARD
_OS:MS WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL EDITION
_SOUND:_3D STEREO SOUND ONBOARD
_SPEAKER:_420 WATTS PMPO 3 PCS SUBWOOFER SPEAKER SYSTEM
_VIDEO:_** 8X AGP ** NVIDIA GEFORCE-FX 5200 128MB W/ TV OUT 8X AGP VIDEO

[minibubba]

aside from the fans previously mentioned, the only things that you could really benefit from upgrading would be your video card and a good HSF (if you start to seriously OC)

I'm not the best person to ask about Intel CPUs and associated motherboards ...I'm likely to tell you to get an nforce2 mobo and a good Athlon XP ;)

...but I'm sure the Intel crowd would tell you that you may want to consider on 800 MHz FSB CPU and a supporting mobo; but as I said I'm not the one to ask on that category

[maximus7001]

I was wondering, why a network card when u already have it? Also do you use dialup or fax? If not, yank that modem.

[Smpr-Fi]

yeah well the modem can go but then id have a hole in the back of my pc!! haha so i just keep it in there...and about the network card well......i use that for my dsl even though i could use the on board one .....dont get me going about that..... i wasted 12 dollars on the network card that i didnt need :shoot2: :shoot2:

[metallicat666]

to help cool the graphics card you could try something like this

[Wordbiker]

That network card can be used for networking with another computer without investing in a router or a hub....good for transferring large files, etc. I like to keep a spare around in case I get a buddy's machine that needs some work and downloads....with no network card.
OK, it may be minor but by yanking that card and using the onboard LAN, there could be a slight savings in power put out by your board, and perhaps even better airflow through the case, IMHO.
Just my :2cents:

[Smpr-Fi]

I see but the pwr saved would be very minimal right.....so i think illl just let it stay: peace2: