[mytsunamibomb]

Hey, is anyone out there able to help...

I have a computer, which, although it is Compaq, is for all intents and purposes a decent computer:

Compaq Presario Model#: SR1937UK
OS: Windows XP Home
CPU: Pentium D Dual Core 940 3.2GHz
RAM: 2x1GB PC2-4200
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 7500 LE 512MB
Mobo: Asterope2

There should be a semi-decent amount of power coming out of this thing. Multitasking shouldn't be a push. Large programs and background programs shouldn't be too sluggish, I shouldn't think, should they?

Well, my friend thought that I may be losing out somewhere, he suggested:

CPU isn't banging out everything it should
/
Graphics aren't working properly and not seperating CPU usage

Can anyone suggest how I may:

1 - be able to upgrade on a low and high budget (mobo, cpu, graphics, ram)
2 - discover IF anything is malfunctioning and thus not bringing out all the power?

All replies welcome!!

Thanks!

[simon1990]

ive had the CPU usage problem mate, everything is jam packed on your HDD and you can iether do a disk defragment or wipe it all together.

[Krlll]

The graphics card on that PC is imo the weakest part.
Run spyware scan,run virus scan,delete unwanted programs,update all drivers,run a reg cleaner,defrag hard drive.

[mytsunamibomb]

My computer is clean guys, PC Maintenance is an expertise with me, just not hardware knowledge!! Defrags, disk cleanups, registry cleans, shutting down unnecessary/unused programs, disable start up, everything, done it, also, I have 3 HDDs, programs and os on one internal, music and downloads on a second internal, and the least frequently used pictures, films and videos on a third external

Any suggestions as for a replacement for me Graphics Card? Low/Mid/High end budget...

Thanks a lot!

[alex]

7900GT/7950GT/7900GTX would be my choice. These are all Nvidia's high-end 7 series gpu's. They'll be slight overkill for the cpu but considering the price nowadays you'd be mad not to.

[mytsunamibomb]

Cheers guys!