Well it's coming up on that time, when my computer is 2 years old. I need an upgrade. Currently running a NF2, 2500+ Barton, 9800 NP. The Barton must be dying it runs real slow. I want a new setup... mostly mobo, CPU, ram. Problem is now that PCI-E is coming in I need to buy a new video card. I don't want to spend big bucks but I do want a significant upgrade. Do you think it is worth buying something like a 6600GT or a 6800? Also dual core is coming out soon... basically does anyone think with dual core coming out, DDR2 and a new gen of video cards, should I wait a few months to buy?
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dandragonrage
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I say screw AGP
dandragonrage said:I say screw AGP
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jubs said:Well it's coming up on that time, when my computer is 2 years old. I need an upgrade. Currently running a NF2, 2500+ Barton, 9800 NP. The Barton must be dying it runs real slow. I want a new setup... mostly mobo, CPU, ram. Problem is now that PCI-E is coming in I need to buy a new video card. I don't want to spend big bucks but I do want a significant upgrade. Do you think it is worth buying something like a 6600GT or a 6800? Also dual core is coming out soon... basically does anyone think with dual core coming out, DDR2 and a new gen of video cards, should I wait a few months to buy?
The longer you wait, the better off you'll be of course.
But DDR2 on AMD doesn't come until next year. Can you wait that long? You might be better off with a 939 NF4 board and a cheaper AMD64. Then you can upgrade to dual core when you have the funds.
A cheap AMD64 overclocked with a 6800 GT will be a significant upgrade for you.