I need some geek help - Building a gamers comp

[Zootybang]

Okay folks, this was the first place i thought of with my problem. You guys seem to know everything about these infernal machines.
I am a first-person shooter-multiplayer addict. I have been for a couple of years. The problem Is, my comp sucks. I get major lag and connection problems.
I need to know what components i need to buy to upgrade my machine for ONLY game playing. The only other thing i use it for is stupid websites, message boards and e-mail.


I have a bone-stock, no- upgrades Dell dimension xps t700r. My memory sucks, 1g, I think. Maybe its 1meg. I obviously know shit about computers.
It's got a pentium III, and a soundblaster pro card.
I dont care that much about my sound quality. What I want Is smoother and faster gameplay during games like Battlefield 1942 and SOFII.
I only have about 600 dollars free cash right now. What would be the best part, or parts I could get In this price range to Improve my machines performance ?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Oh yeah, I have a cable modem, so I dont think my connection Is the problem.



Edited By Zootybang on Aug. 24 2002 at 9:41