My computer specs:Intel P4 2.66 Ghz, 512MB DDR RAM, Motherboard: Asus P5GL-TMX/S, Windows XP SP3. How can i boost my PC?

[jitenbudhiraja]

I just need to fasten it up as much so that it can perform normal activities like youtube and playing hd movies without any lag. Sometimes even browsers gets stuck when i use 3-4 tabs.

Please tell me a way if by adding more RAM or graphics card, it can enhance the experience. I don't wanna spend much on it. This is link to the motherboard's specs:

http://in.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_775/P5GLMX/#overview

What can I do with this rig and how much this mobo would support? I can see it has 2 empty slots for RAM. I'm not a techie so can't understand the specs much. Please help.

 

[Fobogo Bohica]

Honestly from those specs and your request. in order for that to play HD it will cost a pretty penny. It would be wiser to just get a new computer. your can find reasonable new computers that can do what you want for 250-400

 

[MegaManKane]

+1 to Fobogo Bohica

Your system is out-dated... you are better off buying yourself a new cheap computer.
You could try upgrading the RAM to 1GB (or higher) this will help you run more tabs in browsers and more programs but I dont think your processor will cope with it.

Sorry bro.

 

[Calvin7]

Intel Pentium 4 670 3.8 GHz - $21.50
http://www.ebay.com/itm/INTEL-Prescott-Pentium-4-P4-670-3-8-Ghz-SL8PY-2M-Cache-800-Mhz-FSB-Hyper-Thread-/400331773178?pt=CPUs&hash=item5d35a214fa

Artic Silver 5 - $7.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007

G.SKILL Value 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR 400 - $39.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231039

I would remove the 512MB memory and install just the 2GB kit. Intel Pentium 4 670 is a good CPU to upgrade to in cases when your motherboard doesn't support newer Core 2 microprocessors.
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Pentium_4/Intel-Pentium%204%20670%203.8%20GHz%20-%20JM80547PG1122MM%20-%20HH80547PG1122MM%20(BX80547PG3800F).html