My brother wants his computer upgrading for Christmas. However, I don't know where to put the money (<$200) for the most effective upgrades. You guys have any clue? Here's the specs:
CPU - AMD AXP 2100+ @ stock (I don't really want to overclock)
Mobo - Shuttle MN31N (nForce 2)
RAM - Mushkin "Cheap Line" 512Mb DDR3200
Video Card - Sapphire Radeon 9000 Pro 128Mb
Hard-drive - 40GB Maxtor something
I'm thinking the video card is probably the most pressing, but I need an upgrade that wouldn't be limited by CPU speed. Or, I need some balance between upgrading the CPU and the Video Card, while still getting Socket A and AGP.
He definitely needs the upgrade; he plays Black & White 2, The Sims 2, Gun, HL2. Fairly recent games. He hasn't had an upgrade in a year and a half, so I want to do the best I can for the money.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
CPU - AMD AXP 2100+ @ stock (I don't really want to overclock)
Mobo - Shuttle MN31N (nForce 2)
RAM - Mushkin "Cheap Line" 512Mb DDR3200
Video Card - Sapphire Radeon 9000 Pro 128Mb
Hard-drive - 40GB Maxtor something
I'm thinking the video card is probably the most pressing, but I need an upgrade that wouldn't be limited by CPU speed. Or, I need some balance between upgrading the CPU and the Video Card, while still getting Socket A and AGP.
He definitely needs the upgrade; he plays Black & White 2, The Sims 2, Gun, HL2. Fairly recent games. He hasn't had an upgrade in a year and a half, so I want to do the best I can for the money.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.