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 )?

[Hanyo]

well first off the motherboard that comes with the emachine is pretty cheap. Its hard to upgrade or flash the bios. Secondly, the ram that comes with the emachine is really cheap, its probably cas latency 3 or above. The built in video card is not good for most of the games out on the market. The emachine cant be overclocked efficently. The emachine is going to be loud.

But if you just want a office computer, then it will do well. But if you plan to upgrade later you pretty much have to scrap the whole system. With the computer we build, we can upgrade parts and make it top of the line agian with very little cost. we can just swap out the motherboard and cpu. And our other components are high quality like powersupply and ram. So the second verson of the computers we build will be cheaper then buying a new emachine.