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What should I upgrade first?

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I was able to obtain this comp at a bargain; I'm hoping to turn it into a semi-viable secondary gaming machine. Here's its specs:

Athlon 1.8ghz (2200+ ??)
MSI KM3M-V mobo link
2x 256 ram
40gig hd

I was wondering what I should upgrade first. I was thinking of getting 2x 512 sticks of ddr333 and a 6600GT, but I don't know if I should upgrade the processor first or not.
 
I'd drop that Via motherboard like a bad habit, on top of that it does not even support AGP 8X.

Granted 4X should be fine, even for a 6600GT, I would definetly steer clear of trying to run a gaming machine on that motherboard with a new graphics card. Sounds like a headache waiting to happen.
 
I wouldn't spend that much on an AGP video card now. I'd get a used 9500pro, 9700pro, or 9800pro for it. And upgrading the memory wouldn't be a bad idea, but maybe not necessary depending on what you'll be using it for.
 
Looks like you should just sell it and buy something else.. :eek: It looks like you will have to upgrade it all to get anywhere, anywhere good anyway..But I suppose getting a 9800Pro would be a start
 
You can get OKAY performance with that CPU/mobo, but yes, sell it all to get something GOOD.
 
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