xp pro sp2,ÂÂ! syphus.

Can you give me a general idea on what processor would be sufficient for me to do downloading and browsing the internet at the same time. I checked my download bandwidth against some site and i'm getting around 800kb, now when i use limewire, i only get average of 100 kb download speed. is this because of the delay in the fsb speed or the hard drive write speed?ÂÂ! exactley why can't we get FULL download speeds? i decided to get a new computer after i find myself a job..... :-[ :-\ :'(
but i cant afford the best of the best, but i am the best at finding cheap bargins.. so any advice on making my life easier is appreciated!!!

p.s- never mind the "exactley", firstly it's spelt wrong, secondly, after still trying to contemplate your reply to the Ide or SATA query. ;D

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PIII 450, Gigabyte Ga-6bxc, 3dfx voodoo3, 192 SDram