Help choosing new video card

OK, folks, I've got 4 computers ranging from Win 95, 98 and 2 XP's. I've done some pretty wierd stuff to all of them (and even fixed it) except my son's. That's where I'm totally lost! His is not "normal" in reference to what any of mine are. He has a emachines D2880 - still "off the shelf". His hard drive is full (80g) and I'm looking at putting another one in for him to fill up in the next month or so but, in the mean time, I promised him a decent video card. He wants to play World of Warcraft and a few others but the card just won't hold it. I'm not sure what you need in the way of information but it's an Intel82845g/gl/ge/pe/gv graphics controller, Celeron CPU, and I'm hoping to spend less than $100. I've attached the summary of the system also if it helps. I have no idea just how "up" I can go with this one but I promised I'd try so any help is greatly appreciated!
Thnx,
Moma6poms

 

first thing id do here is add more RAM. from that reprt it seems u olny have 256mb (about) and that is gonna cripple your gaming performance more than anything else. Add 512, or just invest in a value set of 2 512mb sticks; ditch the old 256. As far as video cards go, that report doesnt say whether u have a pci-express or AGP slot. If you can check in Everest and lemme know that would be helpful. Once you post back ill give some recommendations

 

thats a PCI board no AGP or PCIe slots, your only good option is motherboard replacement

 

I have info! according to tech support for emachines I can upgrade the video card but it's a PCI only, nothing fancy. I just chatted with them and saved a copy of the file so I'd have the info (and prices THEY want me to buy at ) Anyway, I've attached that file in case it can help and maybe now I've given you enough info to at least get me started? Where's a good place to get RAM ? Remember Christmas is coming.
I can upload the entire Everest report if you need it, I was hoping a summary was enough. Just let me know.
Thanks!
Moma6poms

 

Hey Moma this text file could have virus, could you please copy the text and paste it for us here!
Thanks

 

It doesnt have a virus, but since you want to be on the safe side, ill do it for you.

Faith_GWER8155 says:
Thank you for contacting eMachines Live Chat. My name and badge number are Faith_GWER8155. Please hold while I review your issue.
Laurie Wyatt says:
sure
Faith_GWER8155 says:
Hello Laurie. How are you?
Laurie Wyatt says:
fine, trying to upgrade son's video card so he can play world of warcraft
Faith_GWER8155 says:
According to your submission and my data, the serial number for your system is qaw4a20303203 and the limited warranty expiration date is October 2005 and it is Emachines D2880 desktop. Is this correct?
Laurie Wyatt says:
sounds right, this is not a warrenty issue
Laurie Wyatt says:
i'm typing on the computer
Laurie Wyatt says:
i'm just trying to find out about upgrading the current video card
Faith_GWER8155 says:
Is this your current email address, (edited to prevent harvesters)
Laurie Wyatt says:
yup
Laurie Wyatt says:
can it be done?
Faith_GWER8155 says:
I need to register the computer, are the information in submission form correct?
Laurie Wyatt says:
yup, he's 15
Laurie Wyatt says:
so I guess it would be in my name
Faith_GWER8155 says:
Thank you for verifying your information. I see some opportunity here to enhance your computer experience. Let’s resolve the issue first and then discuss these options.
Faith_GWER8155 says:
I understand that you want to upgrade the videocard, correct?
Laurie Wyatt says:
yup,
Faith_GWER8155 says:
Yes, you can upgrade videocard.
Laurie Wyatt says:
and after that add more memory and eventually add another hard drive
Faith_GWER8155 says:
I can check compatible videocard available here.
Laurie Wyatt says:
nothing serious
Laurie Wyatt says:
can i upgrade?
Faith_GWER8155 says:
Yes.
Laurie Wyatt says:
compatible is fine, it gives me a starting place
Faith_GWER8155 says:
You can get PCI videocards.
Laurie Wyatt says:
cool, they plug in like everything else correct?
Faith_GWER8155 says:
We have 9250 256MB PCI for $104.99 plus shipping and tax.<br>
Laurie Wyatt says:
i've upgraded/added to my other emachine
Faith_GWER8155 says:
Yes, they are easily installed.
Laurie Wyatt says:
made by who
Faith_GWER8155 says:
ATI.
Laurie Wyatt says:
good people, i like ATI,
Faith_GWER8155 says:
I cna help you place order here.
Laurie Wyatt says:
what is the difference between pci and pci e?
Faith_GWER8155 says:
PCI express is more advanced than PCI.
Laurie Wyatt says:
so I can't use that, right?
Faith_GWER8155 says:
You can use PCI only.
Laurie Wyatt says:
gotcha
Faith_GWER8155 says:
Shall we place order?
Laurie Wyatt says:
do hard drives matter like that, do they have different "slots" too?
Laurie Wyatt says:
ok, formats is more what i'm talking about]
Faith_GWER8155 says:
You just need a cable for hard drive.
Laurie Wyatt says:
got that, cool!
Laurie Wyatt says:
what about RAM?
Laurie Wyatt says:
how much more can I add and what is it baised on?
Faith_GWER8155 says:
You can upgrade up to 2GB of RAM.
Laurie Wyatt says:
how many slots do i have for RAM?
Faith_GWER8155 says:
@.
Faith_GWER8155 says:
2
Faith_GWER8155 says:
Each will be filled with 1GB.
Laurie Wyatt says:
is that in addition to the 1 already filled?
Laurie Wyatt says:
so I'd need to replace current RAM?
Faith_GWER8155 says:
Yes, if you need to maximize capacity however you can just add 1GB in empty slot.
Laurie Wyatt says:
awesome, let's see, PCI slot NOT PCIe, hard drive is no problem and RAM, is there any particular type of RAM I'd need?
Faith_GWER8155 says:
Yes.
Faith_GWER8155 says:
Shall we place order?
Laurie Wyatt says:
ok, what type of RAM?
Faith_GWER8155 says:
Are you going to place order for upgrades now>?
Laurie Wyatt says:
I don't know - why?
Faith_GWER8155 says:
You need PC2700 DIMM.
Laurie Wyatt says:
i have to have them soon, I know that
Laurie Wyatt says:
thank you, how much does 1g of the RAM cost?
Faith_GWER8155 says:
We have that for $169.99 plus shipping and tax.
Faith_GWER8155 says:
Are there any other upgrade questions I can answer for you?
Laurie Wyatt says:
thanks, I have to check and see which he wants, I can only afford one right now. You have been most helpful. I'm hoping that's all of my questions
Faith_GWER8155 says:
I would appreciate it if you could share your comments about our chat session. A survey form will appear after we close this chat session.
Laurie Wyatt says:
Do you have a supervisor I can tell about your helpfulness?
Faith_GWER8155 says:
I would be glad to read from your survey.
Faith_GWER8155 says:
When youa re ready to purchase, you can chat back and look for Faith GWER8155, okay?
Laurie Wyatt says:
OK, you do get a kudo for the survey? cool, I've already saved your name (ID) Thanks.

 

Sir thank you very much for sending the conversation, I believe there is no virus but as you said (safe side) and I do not have a virus scanner.
Anyway
Could you do me a favor
Make a right click on MY COMPUTER then click PROBERTIES and comeback tell me what information is written there?????????????? and Ignore the registration number

Thanks

 

these are the best video cards u can get for PCI:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2E16814129069,N82E16814103016,N82E16814129062

and here is some RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2E16820141218,N82E16820141152,N82E16820227039

1 gig will be enough for what u wanna do. also, dont worry about it being pc3200 instead of pc2700, it will work just the same

hope this helps

 

Very expensive considering their specifications.
Nivida Gforce is a better deal for this money

 

NIVIDA collection
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...69609642+1305520548&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=48