can a compaq be upgraded when I just have the case and memory? Or should I get a new board and sticks. Like a P4 and all? I will use it for online games. I'm going to get a new vid card for that as well. I got the system from a neighbor. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated.

Do you know the model compaq? By "Just case and memory" do you mean with or without motherboard/cpu/powersupply. Just what components do you have? Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him to fish and you feed him for life.

Many comcraps, and they are not called that for nothing, use special hardware. Yeah, yeah, I KNOW it "looks" the same. Special memory, special power suppylies, etc. Be careful what you throw together. If all you have is the case and memory (and I assume a "dead" motherboard? I'd be startin' over.

We'll need the exact model number (should be a sticker on the top or back) and not just something like presario 4000. It could be something like "4090US" as compaq built hundred of different models in each series. Skip

Well I have the 5722 model. I got mobo, memory, PS, and case. Everything else has been stirpped from it. I was wondering if it's an ATX size. Was thinking of getting a P4 mobo, cpu vid card. I am getting a new HD, cd-rom as well. I know that P4 mobo require own new PS. This compaq I got was from neighbor with a PIII. Looks like it was bought from Radio shack pre assembled. No help from HP/Compaq support. I want to use this for online gaming only. PIII 500MHZ with max memory, soon a new vid card. Plz advise.