Upgrades

[AFI]

Specs:
Pentium D dual core @ 2.8GHz
1024x768 17" monitor
My mobo supports 3 PCI/1 PCIe
Integrated card
Integrated sound
1GIG ram
305W PSU
Windows XP
250 G HDD
Nothing is OC'ed. Need another other specs? I'm upgrading PSU + graphics card(Any suggestions). Max I'm going to play is COD4. Thanks for the help.

 

[IH8U]

I'd say add a little more RAM to it, 2 to 4 GB is the sweet spot for win XP (yes you will notice a difference between 1 and 2 GB)

 

[eklipz330]

pentium d is whack...hate it with a passion
my e4500[2.2ghz] beats my brothers pentium d 3.0ghz [forgot model number]

whats the bandwidth of your pcie slot[i think all you really need is x8..??]? and how much are you willing to spend?

 

[AFI]

200 all together with PSU. And it supports PCIe cards. I think it's a intel socket 775 thing.

 

[dirtmountain]

Antec Earthwatts 430w power supply. Good for all but the most extreme graphic card out there. $30 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371006
Several different card choices you can check their position on this handy hierarchy chart
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-cards,1965-6.html
8800GS 384 $80 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130332
HD3870 512 $100 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125086
8800GT 512 $140 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130359

I'd go with one of the lower priced cards to add the RAM like IH suggested. 2GB for the total system, match what you already have if you can.

 

[AFI]

Okay, thanks!