Build new or upgrade?

Cold Dark Shadow

Cold Dark Shadow

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Undecided whether i want to build a new comp or just upgrade this one.
Heres what im running with right now:
AMD Athlon64 3500+ socket 939
MSI K8T Neo2
X850 Pro
Server sized Cooler Master Case solid aluminum
1GB (PC3200) Corsair XMS Memory (quick memory timings)
2 HDD's; SATA 36GB Raptor 10,000 RPM, and 160gb Seagate Barricuda
2 dvdrw drives (lite on and NEC)

If you were running this and just wanted to upgrade, what would you do?
Im goin to a Mid AT X case, the full size is cool but just take up to much room.
Goin to be used for gaming as soon as I get a laptop....again.
 
I would say new but if you don't have much money you can always just upgrade to 2gigs ram a amd athlon 4200x2 or a opteron 185 if you want to go high end, and a 8800 should be a decent upgrade but nothing compares to a completely brand new system. With what I said with upgrading you should be ok but if you buy new you will be set for a bit.
 
It really depends on your budget. I agree, if you don't have much money, an X2 4200+ OEM from Newegg would be a big improvement if you multi-task a lot or use programs that take advantage of dual core CPUs.
 
App wise noting that will require heavy CPU use,. Games itll be just some FPSers, My wife plays the Sims 2 and mayeb a few others
No real budget in mind, I just dont know if i want to go thru and build a new rig if i can get a little more performance outta this one
Not sure in the near future id need a new comp for game wise

So chip wise one of these?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...E&DEPA=0&Description=amd+athlon+4200+&x=0&y=0
 
Cold Dark Shadow said:
what about this one? its a socket 939 but whats the differance?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103543
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I'm sorry, the last time I checked there was only one, lol, and it was the Toledo one... I guess there's a Manchester now, too. The difference is the core... I believe you want the Toledo one, since it can supposedly reach 2.8Ghz on stock or near stock voltage. Let me double check on that, though, lol.

edit: Either will OC pretty well, but I believe the Toledo is the better choice. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong. ;)
 
I asked basically this same question(I am running a 3200+/x800)

Decided(was told to) get another gig of ram and upgrade to an x2.

I got my 2x512 sticks and x2 4400 in on wednesday.

I may upgrade my PSU and video card at a later date.

Personally I would rather spend $300-$400 to upgrade my current system with some "higher end" parts than to build yet another $800-$1000 computer that is midrange.
 
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