Upgrading Old Rig

From what I saw, those upgrade isn't good at all.. you could only surf and play really old games and that's mostly it.. best if you go with a faster computer for $300...

A computer with an A6 3650
+ that motherboard
+ 2 x2 gig of 1600 MHz DDR3 would be a solid improvement

Your main issue with your current pc is RAM/ memory . You have 1 gig installed . If you can find a 2 x1 gig kit of DDR2 cheaply that will cure the lagging problem you are having

I forgot to mention I don't need a gaming rig. Just run basic programs simultaneously like Word, Firefox, Excel, & Adobe Reader, etc.



Ah, ok. What about the gpu? Isn't it too hot? Will video still be choppy with new ram? Also, you don't think I should just upgrade the mobo to get ddr3 ram? Is there a big difference between ddr3 and ddr2? Would the newer cpu make a difference for what I'm doing?

Thank you both for your help.

Upgrading cpu/mb/ram is a better option . It also costs more which is why I mentioned the other option .
DDR2 vs DDR3 makes no speed difference to a computer , but having 4 gig instead of 1 certainly will .
And so will having a quad core processor which will multitask much better

Okay. You think these components' prices will go down much in another year? You think I might be able to sell my old mobo, etc. on ebay for much anything?