Is my processor too slow??

[doanster]

I am wondering if the processor in my system is too slow for "modern" needs.
My setup:

Pentium4 2.6C GHz + Intel 875P mobo
1GB dual channel ddr400
Radeon x800xt AIW AGP
250GB DiamondMax 10
SB Audigy ES

Yay or nay for gaming?

I'm thinking of upgrading to a an Athlon 64 3700+ ... should I?

 

[Burner27]

Why not find a faster CPU for your motherboard? If you upgrade, you may have to get a PCIe video card and possibly a new PSU.

 

[doanster]

Why not find a faster CPU for your motherboard? If you upgrade, you may have to get a PCIe video card and possibly a new PSU.

I would, but the thing is s478 processors are becoming harder to find at good prices, and my mobo is not all that great either. I just a new PSU last nite too

 

[Burner27]

Well, the good thing is you can reuse everything but the mobo and processor (possibly video card). If I were you and planning to go for a gaming machine, I would get the 3500+, Asus A8N-SLI or the DFI LanParty UT and a 7800GT PCIe video card. At least you could upgrade in the future if you wished to SLI for more performance. The prices for what I suggested as per the "EGG":

DFI LanParty UT: $128.99
or
ASUS A8N-SLI: $163.49


AMD 3500+ : $201

7800GT: $270

Total: Either $600 or $635 depending on mobo


Or you could take my suggestion and get a new CPU for your current setup. I found a 3.2e Prescott CPU socket 478 for your motherboard for $232 on Newegg.

Your 875 mobo is no slouch. It's very good!

 

[Shmuckety]

Are games too slow for you on your computer? How much are you willing to spend? Are you willing to wait a while longer?

Ask yourself these questions and know what to do you will...

 

[ScHpAnKy]

just upgrade the cpu, cheapest way and probably the best

 

[doanster]

Your 875 mobo is no slouch. It's very good!

I read many good things about that chipset, but the mistake I made was that I bought a Dell PC a few years ago, which contains a stripped down and modified version of the actual Intel 875P mobo

I guess my question is, if all else is equal, how would gaming compare with my current setup versus, say, an A8N-SLI + Athlon64 3500+ x800xl? (I think the x800xL is the PCIe version of the x800xt?)