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Upgrading, but need advice -_-

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Leebe

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This might seem like a noob question, but been thinking about upgrading my comp. What would be the most efficent way to do it? Video Card i'm thinking about waiting to see the results of the new generation cards. Other than that and suggestions? total budjet is about 300 to 500 dollars. Also looking into getting a case that looks pimpish :p Thanks in advance.

Lin
 
Graphics card probably. You can get a nice card for $300-$500. You're sig doesn't say what case you've got, so I'll leave that to your imagination. How about a gig of PC3500/PC4000, whatever floats your boat?
 
I don't really see anything that needs an upgrade since you're waiting for the R4xx and NV4x cards and compare performances. Just OC the proc.

Of course, if you're desparate, pick up the ATi 9800 Pro for $200 after rebate from Best Buy.

Otherwise, save the money for future tech upgrades, and get a nice case if you want.
 
Would changing the ram to 3200/4000 give noticable performance gains? or changing from a 533 mhz bus chip to a 800 mhz bus chip? for some reason i had it embedded deep in my mind that i would give a good performance boost. Forgive my noobness

Lin
 
Ah, you're using a Northwood B. You can either overclock it, but the Intel is a bandwidth hungry beast, and I'd gamble to say that the jump to a faster chip with a faster FSB would net you some performance gains.

I'd suggest getting something like a 3.0C with two sticks of PC3200 RAM. If you want to OC, PC3500 speeds. High speed RAM is only necessary if you're gonna OC the chip and you want to keep the RAM and CPU running 1:1 at higher FSBs.

You can make up the cost by selling the current proc and RAM.
 
the new generation of cards will not benifit you nearly as well runing @2.4 ghz. I wouild lean toward a Northwood C processor and better memory. Does the IC7 suppport 800fsb? If not You will need a mobo that supports an 800fsb as well. You could sell off your current mobo, cpu and ram to offsett the cost.


If your patient you will be able to get a 3.0 Northwood or higher for dirt cheap as soon as the new socket for the Prescotts is released

I would estimate a 3.2 going for around 170 in about 6 weeks, an Ausus p4c800-e for say 150 and spend the rest on your ram. You may even have enough left for that case you spoke of depending on what you get for your old chit.

Once your done you can save up for the refresh of the next gen cards.The refresh is always better.



Good Luck man

PS: AS an admitted ASUS fanboy i was not familiar with the Abit board. I googled and now i realize it supports 800fsb there for you would have an additional 150 or so to spend. A 9800 pro might just run around that in 6 weeks or so.
 
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