Best CPU/HD for Internet Use

[onlinenow]

It's time to get a new computer and upgrade to Windows 8. Currently running XP-Home with a Pentium 4, 3.00, Maxator 80 par. ATA, and 1 GB Corsair PC-3200. I use my computer mainly for the Internet, and have only 15.2 GB on my hardisk.
No gaming, photo work or other intense activities. I have 10 mb of broadband. Price is not the main issue, Internet speed is.

Would SATA or SSD hardisks improve the internet speed? Would an Intel i7 be faster than Intel i5 CPU for Internet? Would 16 GB DDR 3 ram make any difference over 8 GB for Internet speed? Would Windows 8 be faster for Internet than Windows 7? TIA

Dennis

 

[noidea_77]

Even if price is not the main issue: a bit more ram and a fresh install of XP on a ssd would do it. An i5 or i7 will not make any difference and even the sdd feels fast, but doesn't improve the internet speed. 16Gb ram, even 8Gb are overkill for your needs.