Use the memory configuator at Crucial.com...enter your system's model info & they're list the possible choices. Then you can either buy from them or use that info to buy somewhere else. The 9800 Pro is a great card, but it needs an additional +12v power plug-in from the power supply. If the PSU's inadequate, you'd either have to upgrade it or return/exchange the card for another with lower power requirements. I suggest you check out newegg.com - go to the video card section & use their search engine. For the search terms select, AGP 4X/8X, 128MB, 128-bit, DX9 & a max price. See what you come up with. Then you can post back your choice & we'll vote, yay or nay...lol. For a budget card (about $60), look at the Radeon 9550. For better performance, look at the Radeon 9600XT (about $100). There's also a great deal ($90) on the 9800SE but I believe it needs that power input. If you can verify the specs on your PSU (minimum amperage on the +12v rail should be 16-18A), the 9800SE would be a good budget choice. If the PSU checks out, there's a GeForce 6600GT 128MB for about $150 after rebates: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130220 Asus A7N8X-X 1800+ @ 8.5 x 200MHz 768MB PC3200 Asus A9550 128MB/128-bit Gamer Edition WinME/WinXP Pro

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From Crucial.com for RAM upgrade I came to this: * odule Size: 512MB * Package: 184-pin DIMM * Feature: DDR PC2700 * Configuration: 64Meg x 64 * DIMM Type: UNBUFFERED * Error Checking: NON-ECC * Speed: 333 * SDRAM Timings: CL=2.5 * Specs: DDR PC2700 • CL=2.5 • UNBUFFERED • NON-ECC • DDR333 • 2.5V • 64Meg x 64 I have already 256 MB on one slot, can I upgrade with 512 to total of 768 MB or get only 256 upgrade to total of 512? Regarding the videocard search with the specifications posted Newegg came up with the following: •XFX PVT34KNA Geforce FX5200 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail •ABIT R9250-128CDT Radeon 9250 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail •EPoX EV-A955SD8 Radeon 9550 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail • Amigo NV-AGA-9061W Radeon 9550 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail • eVGA 128-A8-N319-LX Geforce FX5500 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail • AOpen FX5500-DV128LP Geforce FX5500 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail • MSI RX9550-TD128 Radeon 9550 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail • ASUS A9550GE/TD/128 Radeon 9550 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail • Leadtek A360LETD-128MB Geforce FX5700LE 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail • SAPPHIRE RADEON 9600 128M Radeon 9600 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - OEM • ELSA FALCOX 955 Radeon 9550 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail • ASUS A9600GE/TD/128M Radeon 9600 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - OEM • JATON 3DForce FX5700LE Geforce FX5700LE 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail • SAPPHIRE Radeon 9600 Pro Advantage 100561 GR Radeon 9600PRO 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - OEM • SAPPHIRE 100561L Radeon 9600PRO 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail • GECUBE GC-R9550U-D3H Radeon 9550 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail • POWERCOLOR R96-C3G Radeon 9600PRO 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail • POWERCOLOR R98E-SC3 Radeon 9800SE 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail • POWERCOLOR R98E-CS3/BULK Radeon 9800SE 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - OEM • GIGABYTE GV-R96P128DE Radeon 9600PRO 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail Now let me know what will be the ideal card for my computer. Thanks a lot.

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Is your Pentium 4 the 400FSB or 533FSB version? A total of 512MB is probably sufficient, but hardcore gamers like to go with more...usually 1024MB (1GB). There are other choices besides that 512MB stick: http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp?model=Dimension+4550+%28400MHz+FSB%29&tabid=AM http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp?model=Dimension+4550+%28533MHz+FSB%29&tabid=AM Yikes! That's some video card list! Scratch the Radeon 9250, the FX5200, FX5500 & FX5700LE...the Radeon 9550 (& above) beats em all. http://www.tweaktown.com/document.php?dType=article&dId=649 The 9600 is only slightly better than the 9550, the 9600Pro is better than that, & the 9600XT (which didn't make your list) is the best of the Radeon 9600 lineup. Both the 9600Pro & 9600XT beat the 9800SE. Here's a bunch of benchtests to back me up: http://www.digital-daily.com/video/vga-roundup/ Since you apparently don't wanna spend TOO much (I don't blame ya), here's what I'd recommend: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102408 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102510 If you're willing to take a chance on a refurbished card (usually an opened-box, cutomer return), you can save some bucks. Personally, I've gotten several motherboards & video cards from the refurbed section & have never had any problems: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102409R http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102326R Asus A7N8X-X 1800+ @ 8.5 x 200MHz 768MB PC3200 Asus A9550 128MB/128-bit Gamer Edition WinME/WinXP Pro

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Thank you for the reply. I could not find exactly whether my system is 400 Hz or 533 Hz FSB. But the Dell part description says: Processor, 80532, 2.0G, 512K, 400, SOCKET N, C1. Probably means 400 Hz FSB. Still my question is if I keep 256 MB RAM on one slot and 512 on the other should it matter. The one I already have is: Dual In-line memory module, 256, 333M, 32X64, 8K, 184. Regarding the videocard I am inclined to buy: SAPPHIRE 100573L-BK Radeon 9600XT 128MB 128-bit DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail Model #: 100573L-BK Item #: N82E16814102510 Please let me know if that doesn't exceed my computer capacity with voltage and wattage etc. I need to place the order soon to get the products before 21st June as I am away for 10 days from them (or I have to order later). Thanks a lot for the help.

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If your board supports dual channel mode, adding a 2nd stick of 256MB of matching specs would be the way to go. If it doesn't, you can add either another 256MB or 512MB, whichever you prefer. 768MB total should give a little better gaming performance. Good choice going for the 9600XT...I was hoping you'd go that route ;) Asus A7N8X-X 1800+ @ 8.5 x 200MHz 768MB PC3200 Asus A9550 128MB/128-bit Gamer Edition WinME/WinXP Pro

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I have already ordered 9600XT. I may bother you all if I get into trouble installing. Do I need to remove the preent videocard and install the new one in that place? Please give me a hint how to remove te old driver. Thanks.

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I have installed 9600XT and added 512 Memory. Rome Total war is working fine. I spent under $150 but my son's excitement was priceless. Thank you all for the help, I couldn't have done without your help. Bye.

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