Can I support a CD-R/W & MP3 software?

We have an HP Pavilion 6333...AMD-K6 2/300 processor, 64mb SDRAM, 6GB hard drive, 32x speed CD-ROM, V.90 K56/flex modem, and an HP Printer/Scanner/Copier. I am curious about adding a CD-R/W so that we can store digital pics, and music on CD. This would also mean adding software for music stuff for the hubby, which we know little about. I know we have an "old" system now, and a "slow" one...it is fine for internet and what we do (internet, email, a few low-level games, digitals, and playing with animations/sounds, etc.), but I feel that adding more (and already storing digitals on our hard drive) would be putting such a strain on this system, that it wouldn't run well. Can anyone advise as to upgrading, and if so, what (remember, I am an IDIOT, so speak simply, please , (I don't even know which features listed above I would upgrade!) Also, advice on what type of CD-R/W to get, or MP3 set up/software/equipment, etc.? Would we be able to support it without upgrading? Should we be thinking of a whole new system at some point soon (maybe before adding the CD-R/W?) Or are we just too ignorant to deserve to own a computer???
Thanks for any input you can give!!!
Barb

 

Hiya Barb,
Right off the bat, I'd think another 64 of Ram would help quite a bit. How much room do you have left on that hard drive?

Daizy

 

Daisy...we only have about 2.6 left on our hard drive...how does one add RAM, and how expensive is it? What else??? THANKS!!
Barb

 

More RAM would surely help. But actually you're ready to install CD-RW drive!

 

Hi Barb
I've been struggling with a proper way to reply. Changing Ram (Or adding) is actually quite easy, though you will have to have the right kind for your particular machine.
If you're considering also getting a re-writer, perhaps you can take it into a local shop and have them do both for you at the same time?

Daizy