Not sure myself but that might help me also the answer. New at this, but quite willing; just need a bit kore direction. So I wish us both luck sucess thru learning, and information to further the process.
I am also trying to upgrade my Dimension 2350, might be a better idea to buy a new case and reuse the innereds?
Don't know but i'm open for suggestions. Below is where i'm at presently with the computer. any suggestions would be appreciated.

"Newbie"
I'm in the process of upgrading slighty to become accustom to working with computers this is my first attempt. Next I will build my own before the years end.
But for now I would like to upgrade my Dimension2350 Desktop to familiarize myself with the equipment & the process.
My case I would like to basically help it breath better, looks don't phase me.
I have
512RAM(2X256MG) presently, and have just ordered a
512 mem stick to add to what is there so I will have
(1) 256 stick, & (1) 512 stick = 767 MG RAM
II recently purchased a video card(
GEForce FX 5200).
My processor is a
intel 4 2.20GHZ
219GHZ
I would like to upgrade this portion also. But not quite sure how the rite way to do so.
1) can I upgrade the processor without upgrading the motherboard?
2) Is a Motherboard upgrade need also , and which motherbaord would be recommended?
3) Price is a factor; was looking at a slight upgrade if possible in syetem speed when playing (Madden) in particular.
4) Is a Different case part of the answer? as stated above??
Any direction would be much appreciated since I have a real lack of experience, but not lacking willingness. Thanks
Wondering if this processor would be compatable with my motherboard or what would be required to get that quicker results?
Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0E GHz 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading Technology
Specifications:
Model: Intel Pentium 4 w/ Hyper Threading
Core: Prescott
Operating Frequency: 3.0GHz
FSB: 800MHz
Cache: L1/12K+16K; L2/1MB
Voltage: 1.25V - 1.525V
Process: 0.09Micron
Socket: Socket 478
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3
Warranty: 3-year MFG