Computer value, how much? Options

[Hanyo]

Hey guys,
I'm thinking about getting rid of this computer I'm using and build a new one or buying a laptop.

I'm thinking about selling this system I'm using right now.

here are my computer stats:

Xp1800 (1.53 ghz) which equal to 1.8 ghz pentium.
768 dual channel corsair ddr pc3200 ram.
40 gig western digital hard drive
Azza kt 400 alh motherboard with built in sound and ethernet
Chaintech Ti4200 video card.
The case is some off brand case with foam lining the whole inside.
56x mad dog (office max) cd burner.
Microsoft wireless mouse and keyboard
KDS xflat 19 inch flat screen monitor ( 18.1 viewable)
4.1 microlabs speakers.
350w coolmax powersupply.
56k modem.

That is pretty much it.. Not what i would call a fast computer. But it runs at around 12 dbs which is pretty darn silent. You would have to really try hard to hear this computer running. This is the reason why it is so slow. This computer is set up so you can drop in a faster cpu with out worring about heatsinks and ram issues.

Anyways. Lets cut to the chase. What do you think is a fair price for this system. Note: I am not trying to sell this computer to anyone here. I just asking for your opinion.

Do you think its worth spending another 100 bucks and putting in a XP2600 which will make the computer 2.0 ghz ( 2.6 pentium equivilent )?

[BlackSTX]

Why are you guys spending that much to build a computer? Buy an EMachines from circuit City or Best Buy-

AMD 3200
180 Gig Hard Drive
512 MB RAM Upgradeable to 2GB
DVD Burner
8-in-1 media reader
NVidia GeForce Graphics Built-in (Shared Memory sucks though)

All that for $600 bucks BEFORE rebates.

Even with upgrading the RAM and video card it's still way cheaper than you're building, and you get customer service and a warranty.

They last a while, too. I used my old one for 5 years with no problems. Now it's just sitting at home boxed up.