I'd really don't have anything to demanding in mind in terms of video cards. Just something that tops my notebook's card, a geforce go 6150 256MB, which seems to play most newer games fine at low resolutions and with most options turned down.

Also, I'm not sure what type of RAM the PCI-ex16 slot uses. The specs for my desktop are here and the specs for my notebook here.

As for now what should I do? Should I upgrade my desktop (or not even waste the time) or closet it and upgrade RAM on my notebook?

Edit - Is your motherboard sporting AGP, or PCIE? In fact, your rig's entire stats would be helpful. If you don't know 'em, download PCWizard. It'll ID your exact hardware.

Sentinel672002

I'm not on my desktop, since it doesn't have internet access and I am away from it's location. However, I do know the motherboard has 2 PCI. 1 PCI express x1, and 1 PCI express x16.

IMO it would. Unless you are emotionally attached to it, or something. If you need all of those components, you'd be better off building new. Maybe an AMD rig, with an X1900GT...to keep the cost low. :)

Sentinel672002

I'm actually saving money right now, which is why buying a completely new machine or building my own machine is completely out of the question. I actually just recieved the 3GHz P4 PC because my parents were about to trash it until I claimed it.

I'm pretty sure a few upgrades will statisfy me. I wanted to added 2GB of ram, a wireless adapter card, 500 power-supply, and a 256MB/or 512MB ati/ geforce card. I wanted to ask here before I did anything as I don't know how much of a boost it will give.

I usually work with photoshop and entry-level 3d apps such as Blender. The most up-to-date PC game Ilast purchasedwas Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, which ran on low resolutions with most effects turned off. This should give you the idea that I'm not really a hardcore PC gamer, however, I do pick up a game every so often- but usually it's a console version.

Which of the following should I keep/sell?

Notebook: AMD Turion 64 X2 1.6GHz, 1GB of ram, 100GB hard drive, nVidia Geforce Go 6150 512MB (integrated)

or

Desktop: Intel Pentium 4 HT 530 3.0GHz, 512MB of ram, 200GB hard drive, intel integrated graphics

Should I keep the notebook and add 2GB of ram (which video card uses up) or should I opt to upgrade my desktop with 2GB of ram, new power supply, and a nvidia/ or ati 256-512MB video card? Buying a new PC is completely out of the question at the moment. I want to stick with a PC that will give me good performence. My desktop is several years old and I got my notebook last year.

Here are the specs for my power supply.

Power: 300 Watt

Power Source: PS/2 Connection

Power Supply: Type 115/230 Volt, 50/60Hz