what should i upgrade first?

unknown_user · March 30th, 2005

specs:
amd athlon xp 1400 (1.2ghz)
384 corsair ddr 2700
pcchips m825v
geforce mx 4000 64mb pci
350w codegen

**ming** · March 30th, 2005

If that's your existing configurations, then I'd say save up and do everything at once. There isn't any point in making small upgrades as we're now moving towards 64-bit computing which requires almost every component in that list to be upgraded all in one go.

Even minor upgrades such as a faster cpu will most likely require you to upgrade the motherboard as well to support the faster processor.

unknown_user · March 30th, 2005

Originally Posted by ming

If that's your existing configurations, then I'd say save up and do everything at once. There isn't any point in making small upgrades as we're now moving towards 64-bit computing which requires almost every component in that list to be upgraded all in one go.

Even minor upgrades such as a faster cpu will most likely require you to upgrade the motherboard as well to support the faster processor.

i was looking for a small ugrade to play upcoming games and then like in 6 month build a new pc, i was thinking upgrading the gpu to a radeon 9800pro or a geforce 6600. and the problem with my processor its thats its integrated into the motherboard so i have to buy both the cpu and the mobo at the same time.

**ming** · March 30th, 2005

Originally Posted by unknown_user

i was looking for a small ugrade to play upcoming games and then like in 6 month build a new pc, i was thinking upgrading the gpu to a radeon 9800pro or a geforce 6600. and the problem with my processor its thats its integrated into the motherboard so i have to buy both the cpu and the mobo at the same time.

Not worth the upgrade in my opinion. When upgrading, you should aim to keep it for at least 1 year before making another upgrade (unless of course you have money to waste).

Upgrading the GPU may be the wise choice at present, but I'd suggest that you think about what system you're wanting to upgrade to in 6 months time as you may be able to re-use the GPU as long as you're sticking to an AGP based motherboard.

unknown_user · March 30th, 2005

Originally Posted by ming

Not worth the upgrade in my opinion. When upgrading, you should aim to keep it for at least 1 year before making another upgrade (unless of course you have money to waste).

Upgrading the GPU may be the wise choice at present, but I'd suggest that you think about what system you're wanting to upgrade to in 6 months time as you may be able to re-use the GPU as long as you're sticking to an AGP based motherboard.

yeah i get your point, i guess i just have to wait. i was thinking in something like:

amd athlon 64 3200
some asus or msi mobo
atleast 450 psu
512mb ram
geforce 6800 or radeon x800 or x850
120 - 200 gb hard drive

RickyC · March 30th, 2005

Yes, best to wait and go the whole hog. I'd up your RAM to 1GB in your new system and you can NEVER have enough hard disk space

In 6 months time you'll probably be able to get a faster CPU for the same price as the 3200 is now. Same goes for the GFX card.

unknown_user · March 30th, 2005

Originally Posted by RickyC

Yes, best to wait and go the whole hog. I'd up your RAM to 1GB in your new system and you can NEVER have enough hard disk space

In 6 months time you'll probably be able to get a faster CPU for the same price as the 3200 is now. Same goes for the GFX card.

whats better 1gb or 2x512?

**LeeJend** · March 30th, 2005

With a socket 939 amd 64 definitely the 2 x 512. It will allow dual channel acces that doubles memory bandwidth. That is the 939's claim to fame over the 754 socket the 939 supports dual channel DDR access.

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ming OSNN Advanced Joined: June 2003 Location: UK Posts: 4,252 Reputation: 1160 Power: 162	Re: what should i upgrade first? If that's your existing configurations, then I'd say save up and do everything at once. There isn't any point in making small upgrades as we're now moving towards 64-bit computing which requires almost every component in that list to be upgraded all in one go. Even minor upgrades such as a faster cpu will most likely require you to upgrade the motherboard as well to support the faster processor. Curent system: Intel Quad Core 9450 \| 4GB RAM \| WD Raptor 36GB \| nVidia 8800GT 512mb

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unknown_user 0110100001101001 Joined: March 2005 Posts: 57 Reputation: 0 Power: 88	Re: what should i upgrade first? Originally Posted by ming If that's your existing configurations, then I'd say save up and do everything at once. There isn't any point in making small upgrades as we're now moving towards 64-bit computing which requires almost every component in that list to be upgraded all in one go. Even minor upgrades such as a faster cpu will most likely require you to upgrade the motherboard as well to support the faster processor. i was looking for a small ugrade to play upcoming games and then like in 6 month build a new pc, i was thinking upgrading the gpu to a radeon 9800pro or a geforce 6600. and the problem with my processor its thats its integrated into the motherboard so i have to buy both the cpu and the mobo at the same time. 50 Gmail invites left. PM me to get one

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ming OSNN Advanced Joined: June 2003 Location: UK Posts: 4,252 Reputation: 1160 Power: 162	Re: what should i upgrade first? Originally Posted by unknown_user i was looking for a small ugrade to play upcoming games and then like in 6 month build a new pc, i was thinking upgrading the gpu to a radeon 9800pro or a geforce 6600. and the problem with my processor its thats its integrated into the motherboard so i have to buy both the cpu and the mobo at the same time. Not worth the upgrade in my opinion. When upgrading, you should aim to keep it for at least 1 year before making another upgrade (unless of course you have money to waste). Upgrading the GPU may be the wise choice at present, but I'd suggest that you think about what system you're wanting to upgrade to in 6 months time as you may be able to re-use the GPU as long as you're sticking to an AGP based motherboard. Curent system: Intel Quad Core 9450 \| 4GB RAM \| WD Raptor 36GB \| nVidia 8800GT 512mb

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unknown_user 0110100001101001 Joined: March 2005 Posts: 57 Reputation: 0 Power: 88	Re: what should i upgrade first? Originally Posted by ming Not worth the upgrade in my opinion. When upgrading, you should aim to keep it for at least 1 year before making another upgrade (unless of course you have money to waste). Upgrading the GPU may be the wise choice at present, but I'd suggest that you think about what system you're wanting to upgrade to in 6 months time as you may be able to re-use the GPU as long as you're sticking to an AGP based motherboard. yeah i get your point, i guess i just have to wait. i was thinking in something like: amd athlon 64 3200 some asus or msi mobo atleast 450 psu 512mb ram geforce 6800 or radeon x800 or x850 120 - 200 gb hard drive 50 Gmail invites left. PM me to get one

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RickyC OSNN Addict Joined: September 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 199 Reputation: 110 Power: 96	Re: what should i upgrade first? Yes, best to wait and go the whole hog. I'd up your RAM to 1GB in your new system and you can NEVER have enough hard disk space In 6 months time you'll probably be able to get a faster CPU for the same price as the 3200 is now. Same goes for the GFX card. Commodore 64 \| 6510 - 0.985 MHz CPU \| 64KB RAM \| 20 KB ROM \| VIC II Graphics 320 x 200, 16 + 16 border colours \| SID Sound 3 voices, 9 octaves, 4 waveforms \| 300 bps Tape Interface \| External PSU \| Blistering Fast!!!

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unknown_user 0110100001101001 Joined: March 2005 Posts: 57 Reputation: 0 Power: 88	Re: what should i upgrade first? Originally Posted by RickyC Yes, best to wait and go the whole hog. I'd up your RAM to 1GB in your new system and you can NEVER have enough hard disk space In 6 months time you'll probably be able to get a faster CPU for the same price as the 3200 is now. Same goes for the GFX card. whats better 1gb or 2x512? 50 Gmail invites left. PM me to get one

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