OT: computers

[Hunkpapa]

Okay I tried to figure out to the best of my ability what I have.

Bought an off the shelf Compaq Presario 7470.

Processor AMD-K5-2 533Mhz
Upgraded to 512 168 pin DIMM SDRAM
I have 1 CD-R drive and space for a 2nd but no corresponding hook-up for the wire inside unless I pull the 3.5 floppy.
20 GB memeory
I couldn't find out much more but did come across this information

VIA Tech 3038 PCI ?motherboard?
Board ID 648
Base Board 0648h

I e-mailed compaq to send me a part list, we'll see if I get it if so I will post it.

Here is what I want to do/have...

faster system/better processor
Have a 2nd disk drive for easier copying of disks
Install and ehternet card
Upgrade to WinXP
And possibly upgrade my hard disk space to 40 or 60 GB.

I will use it for gaming*, internet surfing, wordprocessing, digital photography and CD-burning

And suggestions...and again thank you.

*SEIV, Alpha Centauri, Jagged Alliance, etc., no 3-D/FPS games more strategy/sim based