Expanding Quicksilver used for internet - is it worth it?

I still have my trusty old G4 Quicksilver. It's now used by my 6 year old for the internet.
The only thing I've done to it over the yeas is give it extra memory - it currently has 1.12GB. Also replaced the CD drive for a DVD drive.
It has a tiny internal drive - 38GB.
Is there anything I can do fairly cheaply to make it run better when on the internet? For example, one game he goes to on CBBC site doesn't seem to run smoothy, what will be the best upgrade to help that?
I'm a real novice when it comes to this kind of stuff, although I did manage to put the memory and DVD drive in all by myself so can't be too bad!
Thanks, In advance.

Hi-
Three things-
1- Get a 933mhz QS processor.
-The processor is not only faster, but has an L3 cache that the 733mhz processor doesn't. This will really help with internet video.
-Used processors often appear on eBay. Be careful of the Hong Kong and Singapore 933mhz processors. Sold real cheap, but are simply overclocked 733 processors with no L3 cache.
-If in doubt, ask the seller about the cache.
-A used 933mhz processor will typically go for between $60 and $90.
-If you get a 933mhz processor, you can run Leopard, too!
- Replacement requires removing two heatsink clips, an removing 4 screws. Applying thermal compound is also necessary. Not extremely difficult.
2- Replace the hard drive.
A new hard drive will bring back the snap in the system. More free space will also aid with virtual memory, again, helping system/internet performance.
Hard drives run about $50-$60.
-Replacement requires removing the hard drive carrier (1 screw), installing the drive into the carrier (4 screws), and reinstalling the carrier. Easy.
3- Get a graphics card that supports Core Image.
-Not only will this make Tiger and Leopard prettier, but the cards that have Core Image capability have more powerful graphics processors, and more VRAM than those that don't. This will help total system performance, and help with video.
-eBay is a good source for Mac graphics cards. Flashed PC cards (converted to Mac ROM) are common. These cards will work just as a "real" Mac card- just fine, no problem.
-Core Image 4x AGP supporting cards go for between $70 and $250, with no need to go over $140.
-A Radeon 9800 Pro can be had for around $90. Plenty of power for you, with Core Image support.
-Installation requires removal of 1 screw, replcement of the card, and replacement of the 1 screw. Connection of a power cord may be necessary for certain cards. Moderately easy.
Watch some videos here.
Since you did the optical drive yourself, you should be fine with all 3 proceedures.

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