Question about upgrade

[mrmagoo_83]

I have been using this AMD 3000+ for about 6 months (upgraded the CPU from an 1800+), and the rest of the system since like 2001 or something, its quite out of the loop.

I am looking at doing a large upgrade probably in August (to wait on the price drops).

Current rig:
AMD 3000+ Socket A
Asus A7N8X Dlx
1GB (2x256 + 1x512) Corsair XMS PC3200
XFX 6800 (unlocked)
NEC DVDR & A few HDDs

So I am figuring all I need to upgrade is the main guts, CPU, MB, RAM, GFX, and probably PSU. I am figuring on at least 2GB of RAM if not 3GB, and a good GFX. I buy things with anticipation of not having to do a full upgrade for a full year.

Do you think that for $1000 I can do a pretty good upgrade that will last for a few years?

 

[Chernobyl1]

its better to wait til near august to see whats available and what prices there are.
I cant make the crystal ball work that far ahead.

As for making it last 2 years, it depends what you use it for and how bothered you are about low performance in certain areas later.
My PC will never last 2 years. Everything gets upgraded over time when needed and when the best bargains pop up.
I overclock lots too so low performing cheaper parts can be transformed if you are similarly inclined.