I would like to get some suggestions in upgrading an old computer of mines.

These are the following specs:

Gateway Intel 1000 MHz Pentium III, Windows ME, 20 GB HD, 128 MB RAM, Intel(R) 82815 Graphics Controller

Okay.. The upgrade that I want to make is as following:

1. For the Ram

2. For HD Space

3. For Graphics Card

Well since Im pretty much a noob and this is my first time doing an upgrade do you guys think I might have any compatibility issues with these new hardwares I want to install? Also my current video card is giving me problems, the colors are not being displayed correctly and its pretty much faded. Do you think the Video card I want to install is an adequate one? Other suggestions will be much appreciated!

Zion

i dont see this going well... that computer is so old it may not handle many changes and the intel P3 base will kill performance, your best bet is to build a new computer

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Your money would be better spent on building a new machine. I had a computer with similar specs, and in the end I had to give it away to get rid of it.You might be able to recycle some of the parts [i.e case and optical drive] but that's probably about all I'm afraid.

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I agree with Ash and Southparkxp101 building a newer computer would be the best thing to do.

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