Upgrading from radeon 9800 pro

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scoob19

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I havent done much gaming the last couple years, and i built my computer about 4 years ago so my card is pretty old (radeon 9800 pro). Id like to play some newer games, while spending as little as possible on my current system.

Heres my current setup:
athlon xp 2600+ (overclocked to around 3200+ specs)
1GB ddr pc3200
motherboard - Abit NF7S v2
radeon 9800 pro 128mb
power supply - Antec 350W

I found this X1950 Pro GeCube card on newegg that looked pretty good:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16814241041

The price looks good, but is it overkill compared to the rest of my system? Would the 350W PS be enough? I would prefer not to have to buy a new power supply, but i don't want a crappy card that wont be much better than what i have now.

If 350W isnt enough, there is a 430W($39.99) and 500W($69.99) PS from Thermaltake, im guessing those would supply enough power?

Any suggestions on which way to go? Thanks alot
 
IMO you need a whole new system, not just an upgrade or two. Not to mention you won't really be able to upgrade anything.

You need new mobo, cpu, ram, 8800gt, and at least 550watts of clean power
 
I agree that you would need a total makeover of your system, but I do realize your concerns about spending too much money.

The only budget concious way to increase gaming performance for you currently would be to invest in a new video card and a power supply. Although you will be bottlenecked by your processor, it will still give you a very good boost.

And if one of your "new games" that you would like to play is Crysis... You need to invest further more on all new parts.

Although you state that you would like to spend as least as possible, but can you atleast provide a budget range?
Also, what resolution will you be running your games on?


*edit* Oh and by the way, your link is messed up.
 
Krenum said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127031


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115003


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211066


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130303



There you got, you should get somthing like this, I agree you need a major overhaul, these are links to get some ideas on what you might want to look into getting. just tossing you some idea's
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I'm sorry, but why the heck would you recommend the e6600 when the e6750 is obviously the better choice with it's higher stock speed and cheaper price point?
 
I think I can understand the OP's POV. Some people tell me that I need to upgrade, but for me it's still quite fast. That said, I think that a new system is in order here.
 
Oops, here was the original link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814241041

Thanks for all the responses...originally i was thinking just getting a new card and new power supply, but the more i read, i think i will need an overhaul.

So if i am doing a brand new build, are there any articles that have recommended setups for different price ranges? Id like to keep the total price around $1000-1200 (im keeping my monitor so i won't need one). I think i have alot of reading to do because im not real familiar with any of the stuff out on the market right now.
 
wow, ure still using a 9800Pro, well dont feel to bad, cuz I'm still using a 6800Ultra, but I'm in the process of upgrading, only if they would release the 780i mobo sooner.
 
I've currently got almost the exact same system (different mobo) but otherwise its the same. I came to the conclusion that upgrading was not cost effective - compatable CPU's for my mobo are rediculously expensive ($200+ because they arent made anymore but for a Barton 3000+ or something). At the same time any curent gen graphics card would be greatly limited.

I think you can build a GREAT system for $1200 - not bleeding edge but the 8800GT just shaved $200 off your build cost - and if youre reusing your monitor you should be able to get a mid/high or even high end system for that.

I basically am waiting on the Penryn cores (which incidently will probably be available when I get my tax return to pay for this thing) - couple it with a 8800GT, 4 GB of DDR2 RAM, a decent 300 GB HD and you're off to the races - probably 5 to 6 times the performance of spending even $500 upgrading your old system - so for basically twice the cost you get 3 times more for the money - and probably at least 2-3 years before your rig even begins to seriously drop off the performance scale again.

Of course I'm not planning on buying a $200 sound card or $150 speaker (I use headphones) so that saves me a ton of money. I'm thinking I might even be able to squeeze in a 22" widescreen Dell and still keep the whole thing under $1500.
 
amd 3700+
2 gig ram
74 mb raptor drive, and a 120 gb cavier drive
9800 pro
ASrock dual sata mobo
500w aspire power supply (going to be upgrading, was thinking the cosair 6xx w psu, can't remember right now)

it should all be in the sig, do you think buying a 8800 gt and the psu would be enough for now, or will i need a faster processor?

edit: for the those wondering, the mobo has both an AGP and PCI express slot
 
Check the General Hardware section to see what kind of setups people are getting.

Also check Hot Deals when you've almost decided what you want.
 
WhiteZero said:
I'm sorry, but why the heck would you recommend the e6600 when the e6750 is obviously the better choice with it's higher stock speed and cheaper price point?
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theres more overclock potential with the multipliers and fsb with the e6600. I doubt you could get the e6750 to 3.7 ghz stable , but I know for a fact that you can with the e6600. thats why the heck.
 
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