new computer?

I have a Compaq 5330us desktop and the onboard graphics card is going bad.
I also want to add a DVD Recorder. As this computer is about 4 years old,
is it worth getting a different graphics card and recorder or just buying a
new computer?

Ted,
The graphics on the 5330US is not onboard, it's a GeForce AGP card, so
changing should be easy, as would adding a DVD burner. You should be able to
install both for under $200. As long as your P4, 1.7GHz is meeting your
needs, speed-wise, I'd say upgrade. Down the road, when you do want to
upgrade to the latest and greatest, the 5330 would still make a good backup
machine.

HH

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I have a Compaq 5330us desktop and the onboard graphics card is going bad.
I also want to add a DVD Recorder. As this computer is about 4 years old,
is it worth getting a different graphics card and recorder or just buying
a
new computer?