Mad Cow Posted December 3, 2004 Posted December 3, 2004 Look at my signature for my current system specs. I am actually getting the raptor tomorrow , so I havent experienced the performance boost yet, but it should be noticable from my old ATA100 drive. That is my computer related christmas present, but I also am getting some $$$. Now I am divided on what to upgrade next, as it looks like it will be very expensive. I want to go 64bit, but to do that I would also need a new mobo which has good overclocking abilities and onboard sound and ethernet. I also would like to upgrade my current mushkin 512MB DDR500. These sticks are actually a waste because I was never able to push my overclock past 200FSB. Anyway, I would like 1GB of ram. Finally, it may be coming time to replace my 9700 pro. With all these things, I am truely unsure which component is my bottleneck. Which components would you upgrade first? I am limited to my first upgrade ~$270, and that's pushing it. I am also worried that what ever I upgrade will be useless next time I upgrade (ie. if I just upgrade memory (DDR), when I finally upgrade my mobo, I will need DDR2). What would you do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Posted December 3, 2004 Posted December 3, 2004 (edited) ram is thats ur price range Edited December 3, 2004 by Muddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cow Posted December 3, 2004 Posted December 3, 2004 I realize that, but looking at my current system specs what is my biggest bottleneck? If I have to wait longer for the extra money, so be it. What will give me the biggest performance boost? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
airman Posted December 3, 2004 Posted December 3, 2004 either your processor or your video card. i'd suggest either a 3000+ or a 9800pro. if that 2500+ you have is unlocked, then go with the new video card. if not...go with a 3000+ and then overclock da fool out of it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cow Posted December 3, 2004 Posted December 3, 2004 As for now, I have already overclocked my barton past the equivalent of a 3200+, and my 9700 pro is also overclocked (not sure how it compares to a 9800). I am thinking of an x800 if i went with the graphics or a 3200 Winchester if I went CPU/mobo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdoggown Posted December 3, 2004 Posted December 3, 2004 There is nothing wrong with your PC dude. But the RAM would be nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverfox Posted December 3, 2004 Posted December 3, 2004 if you want a better performing PC, the Video card HAS to be an option. that ram looks good to me and the 2500 oc'd is lovely and cool. get a 9800pro if you can. better still try and scrape some cash together and get maybe a 6600gt (i believe these are better than the 9800pros) and you'll have a good spec machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire_storm Posted December 4, 2004 Posted December 4, 2004 I think you should get a new video card the 9800 pro or the 6600gt there both around the same price 230~250. choice is yours what you what card you want I like that the 98 pro has a tv tunner in it. It will cost a lot of money if you got a new mb and cpu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cow Posted December 4, 2004 Posted December 4, 2004 k, thanks guys. I was just feeling bad because my best friend is getting an 64bit system with a 6600GT and 1GB of DDR 400. I will probably wait for prices to go down on the x800pros or 6800GTs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripe Posted December 4, 2004 Posted December 4, 2004 If it's at all possible to hang onto your cash for a little while longer (i know i can't, i spend spend spend!) i'd save up and get an X800XT if not XT-PE. I'm more of a video card buff... for me performance in games come first and foremost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uber Posted December 4, 2004 Posted December 4, 2004 buy some new RAM another 512 stick or maybe @x512 amtched pair if ya got the cash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
effxiikc Posted December 4, 2004 Posted December 4, 2004 for 270...u can get a 3000+ winchester from zipzoomfly or newegg at ~150 and u prolly can find the msi neo2 for around 120-130 i think that would be ur best bet...then later upgrade ur gfx when the newer cores come out...or...u can sell ur parts and get cpu mobo and ram too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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