10.04 Almost unusable on recent pc build

I recently built a pc to run 10.04 and EMC2 from linuxcnc.org I havent even gotten to the point of trying out EMC2 on this machine because Ubuntu runs so slow. The build spec's are as follows:

www.geeks.com/details.asp?inv...714-CEL24-PB-R MS-6714 mobo
Intel 2.4ghz celeron processor
2x512 PC-3200 patriot ram
using integrated graphics
40gb Maxtor IDE hd

I installed using the live CD downloaded from linuxcnc.org and Ive used that same cd multiple times so I know that's not my issue.

Now to my problems. The computer runs, just very very slow. Opening 2 web pages at the same time takes 2-3 minutes, and if there is a lot of pictures or content there's no point in trying. Running EMC2 works ok, but if I open a complex program in the viewer all bets are off.

Do you guys have any ideas?

Yes, I even have the recommended requirements. The only thing I can think of is its maybe my video holding me back.

The memory is a good thought, I not tried that yet. I'll try that tonight.

I am using an IDE drive. No sata ports, and its from before PATA.

Can 8.04 be updated to the Current EMC2 version?

looks like that pc just wasn't worth the time. I threw one together from parts in my junk box and its running 10.04 like a bat outta hell Here's the specs

AMD Athlon 2.2ghz
1gig ddr-333
ati x300 video card
same hard drive

screams and has literally a quarter of the jitter rate. Thanks for the help guys!