SR2180NX adding memory and a video card, how?

I finally decided to do a upgrade to my PC but I pushed my brain batty, trying to figure out how I would add memory and if I should update my video card now cause my Sims 2 game, instead of smooth running, it runs a little rough and frame by frame. Very annoying. I also want the Sims 3 to be able to run on my computer, I hope I can get it all done before they release.
I have windows vista Home premium, and I have a PC I did not do anything for her, so it's a bit as if it was from the factory around a few programs of vanilla.

* Manufacturer * Compaq Presario
* Product * RK548AA-ABA SR2180NX
Total number of logical CPUS * 2
Total physical memory * 1.00 GB
Total number of optical drives * 1
Total number of disks hard * 1
Total number of video cards * 1

* Memory *.
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* System memory * total physical memory * 1.00 GB
* Free physical memory * 443,21 MB
Total virtual memory * 2.00 GB
* Free up virtual memory * 1.94 GB
* Page file space * 2.24 GB

* 512 MB DDR2 - SDRAM (PC2-4200 / PC2-4300 / 533 MHz) * memory size * 512,00 MB
* Type of memory * DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-4200 / PC2-4300 / 533 MHz)
* Manufacturer of memory * Hyundai Electronics
* Date of manufacture memory * week 39, year 2006
* Revision memory code * 4141

* 512 MB DDR2 - SDRAM (PC2-4200 / PC2-4300 / 533 MHz) * memory size * 512,00 MB
* Type of memory * DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-4200 / PC2-4300 / 533 MHz)
* Manufacturer of memory * Hyundai Electronics
* Date of manufacture memory * week 39, year 2006
* Revision memory code * 4141

* Video card *.
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* Intel (R) 82945G Express Chipset Family * manufacturer * Intel Corporation
* Video card chip Type * Intel (R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
* Video card memory * 256,00 MB
* Video card BIOS * Intel video BIOS
*Driver*c:\windows\system32\drivers\igdkmd32.sys
* Version * 7.14.10.1461, 25/03/2008
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and it's the plug to run the Sims 3
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THE SIMS 3 MINIMUM REQUIRED HARDWARE CONFIGURATION

FOR WINDOWS VISTA
* Windows Vista (Service Pack 1)
* 2.4 GHz P4 or equivalent
* 1.5 GB OF RAM
* At least 6.5 GB of disk space hard at least 1 GB additional space happy Custom
* 128 MB video card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0

For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires at least:
* Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA X 3000 or more.
* 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo or equivalent
* 0.5 GB additional RAM

SUPPORTED VIDEO CARDS
NVIDIA GeForce series
FX 5900, FX 5950
6200, 6500, 6600, 6800,
7200, 7300, 7600, 7800, 7900, 7950
8400, 8500, 8600, 8800
9600, 9800, GTX 260, GTX 280

Series ATI Radeon™
9500, 9600, 9800
X 300, X 600, X 700, X 800, X 850
X 1300, X 1600, X 1800, X 1900, X 1950
2400, 2600, 2900
3450, 3650, 3850, 3870,
4850, 4870

Intel® Extreme Graphics
GMA X 3 x 00 series
Laptop versions of these chipsets may work, but can run relatively slower. Autonomous cards installed in vanilla (not PCIe or PCIx or AGP) PCI slots, such as some GeForce FX variants, will perform badly. Intel chipsets integrated starring parts underclockes would not run properly.

Chipsets integrated such as the ATI Xpress and the NVIDIA TurboCache variants will have low settings selected, but should operate satisfactorily.

Please note that attempting to play the game using video hardware that is not listed above may result in reduced performance, graphical issues or make the game work do not at all.
The NVIDIA GeForce FX series is unsupported under Vista.

and he also said when I watched the news of the memory of the BIOS screen:

Installed memory 1024 MB/PC2-4200
Bank 1 512 MB/DDR2 SDRAM memory
Memory Bank 2 not installed
Memory bench 3 512 MB/DDR2 SDRAM
Memory bench 4 not installed

I know that I have to add memory and a video card, or even a power supply according to the video card, I get. Memory seems simple and easy to do, but the power SUPPLY and the video card, makes me a little nervous, any suggestions on what I should get and instructions on how to proceed will be greatly appreciated Thx! I apologize for this post being so long.

Message edited by CareBear31 on 02/05/2009 13:02

Adding instructions are here. When you buy new memory be sure and go to the website of the manufacturer of the memory. Use only brands so that they ensure th your product compatibility. Use the memory Configurator tools on the website of the manufacturer of the memory. Here are a few major brands for you: Kingston, Crucial, Corsair:

Change the power supply: This video on youtube is pretty decent for generic power supply switching.

Thislinkhas information on opening the cover and remove the cover.

When you select a video card do not get cards great physically (i.e. ATI HD 4870 / 4850) because they are double wide and does not have limited space. Fantastic cards but are not for the pre-built PC.

Any ATX PSU fits your case. 450 watts or therabouts enough for almost any addition of hardware on your pc. Do yourself a favor and stick the best brands such as Corsair, OCZ and others. Generic brands are not worth the problems they can bring even if they are cheaper.

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