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Lord Blackdrgaon

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I want to remake or completely build a system. What troubles me is I have to build a system in the middle of old gen and next gen componets. this is a my system right now

epox 8k3ae (via kt333)
amd athlon xp 2400+
thermaltake volcano 7+
geforce 4 TI 4200 64 meg version
soundblaster mp3+
512 megs corsair XMS PC3200
2 western digital 80 GB hard drives (one is a SE the other is a 5400 rpm 512 cache {i think})
1 western digital 40 GB hard drive
1 seagate 200 GB 7200 8 meg hard drive

I was thinking about upgradeing to a abit nf7-s and HIS iceQ 9800 pro. but then I was thinking about getting a AMD athlon 64 3000 and a nforce3 motherboard. then buy a video card later. Then I was think I could just buy a X800 pro or XT and keep my current settings. I wanted to upgrade my motherboard because the epox 8k3ae doesn't have a agp/pci lock on it so overclocking is a problem. I know the nforce2 motherboards do. You all opinoins on the matter will be great taking into concidaration or whatever. my money is small but my gaming pride is big LOL :-D
 
if all you wanna do is game, then just get a new video card. yours is kinda on the weakside.
 
I would recommend a new motherboard, processor, and video card.

Perhaps an Abit NF7-S, then you could either overclock your current processor, or get an Athlon XP Mobile chip for about 90 dollars and pick up some more speed.

Finally, you should invest in a Sapphire 9800 Pro, for about 200 dollars.

Just my 2 cents.

Happy fragging,
-thecarguy
 
go for an abit NF7-S, the HIS 9800pro, and new heatsink/fan for your proc, either a thermalright SP-97 with 92mm fan or a zalman 7000CU. Overclock the crap outta ur processor and you should be all set.
 
Thanks guys, I was thinking more about the motherboard and video card but i guess a processor and new cooling solution is in order. Thanks again. If anyone else have any suggestions that other havn't made please post.
 
if you get the NF7-S, DO NOT get the zalman CNPS 7000-Cu, you will have to bend caps to make it fit...it did it but its a gamble i dont recommend taking

get the thermalright sp-97(or which ever is the AMD one) and a nice 92MM fan for it
 
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