MS-6368 Motherboard worth upgrading?

[jsprouse083]

My computer has a Microstar MS-6368 Motherboard in it. It only has 184MB of RAM and some kind of CyrixIII processor. I think I can upgrade the RAM with two 512MB for 1G total. I am just wondering if it would be worth putting any money into? I am not sure which processor would be the best to upgrade to. Any suggestions?

 

[cohen]

Depends, what do you use the computer for???

Most likely you can only upgrade the ram on your computer.

Otherwise i recommend to get a new Motherboard, CPU and ram.

 

[jsprouse083]

I want to use it for some web surfing, some gaming, and to run some CAD software (AutoCAD)

I think I read on one site it would take an Intel Celereon Processor it's a socket 370 i think

 

[StrangleHold]

Waste of money, the largest processor is a P-III 1.13ghz - 1gb max of 168 pin SDRAM and only 8mb. onboard video memory. No AGP or PCIe slot. Save your money and upgrade the whloe thing.

http://www.msicomputer.com/product/detail_spec/PLE133.htm

 

[jsprouse083]

Thats what I was afraid of, I knew there was a reason this computer was given away for free... I am looking to build my own, I am wondering If I can reuse this current case... Your link showed that the form factor is Micro-ATX, is that standard? In other words, will any motherboard I buy with a micro-atx form factor work in this case?

 

[StrangleHold]

Dont have any idea what case you have But a micro should fit any standard ATX case.

 

[jsprouse083]

how do i find out what kind of case it is?

 

[StrangleHold]

Should have a name or model somewhere.