Advice for next upgrade

AsGStorm · Aug 24, 2007

I'm wondering what to do for my next upgrade, I hear that this graphics i use is a weak one. Should i consider purchasing a new one, maybe a new processor as this is an old one. Or another GB of RAM.

I don't know what i need to do!

Links would be nice, and my budget isn't mega

SPECS:
CPU: AMD Athlon64 3800+ X2 @ 2.36Ghz
Cooling: Onboard for VGA CPU Motherboard with another fan
Motherboard: AM2NF6G
Memory: 1GB [512x2] Corsair DDR2 @ 533Mhz
Video Card: XFX GeForce 7600 GS 512MB
Monitor: 19" Flat Panel Plug 'n' play
Sound Card: Onboard
Storage: 1 X 200 GB HDD
O/S: Windows XP Professional
What to do fellow PC pros!

tater · Aug 24, 2007

specific number on your budget would be kinda nice. More ram would be nice. video card could use an upgrade but unless your playing intensive games your probably fine. If you gonna get a new video card your gonna want to spend about $200> (8800gts or 1900) to see a nice increase in performance for the value of your money. An upgrade to like a 7900 wouldnt be justified for the price (IMHO)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146565 New ram

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150171 video card (i must warn this card requires serious planning prior to purchase mainly in the PSU area. your gonna need a psu pushing no less than like 35 amps and 500 watts

Id suggest an ATI card but im not an ati kinda guy. I dont follow there brand very closely so i dont know enough to say anything

AsGStorm · Aug 24, 2007

well. I could get a refund on the video card (which i got ripped off for in the first place) so around £200 - £250. If i get something thats not a VGA it'll be around £100 - £150. Thanks

EDIT - Don't think that RAM is compatible

tater · Aug 24, 2007

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009094

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009100

these 2 are nice.

*EDIT* The ram you own is DDR2, the ram i showed is DDR2 the 533 and 800 is just a speed (higher the better) as long as the pin number is the same its most of the time compatable

AsGStorm · Aug 24, 2007

could i add those 2 to my current RAM, as i have 2 slots remaining

tater · Aug 24, 2007

you could. nothing wrong with it. but more than likely it would downclock them and cause a performance decrease. honestly youd be better off removing the 2 512's..if your willing to spend the $200 you could get 2 sets

but youd only be able to use 3gbs of it and its not worth it unless your doing ram intensive stuff and are using atleast 2gbs

savillm · Aug 24, 2007

tater said:
specific number on your budget would be kinda nice. More ram would be nice. video card could use an upgrade but unless your playing intensive games your probably fine. If you gonna get a new video card your gonna want to spend about $200> (8800gts or 1900) to see a nice increase in performance for the value of your money. An upgrade to like a 7900 wouldnt be justified for the price (IMHO)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146565 New ram

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150171 video card (i must warn this card requires serious planning prior to purchase mainly in the PSU area. your gonna need a psu pushing no less than like 35 amps and 500 watts

Id suggest an ATI card but im not an ati kinda guy. I dont follow there brand very closely so i dont know enough to say anything

you do not need a 35 amps cos i got that card.

TheGuru · Aug 25, 2007

actually tater is right
you do need 35 amps, my brother has it in his tower

tater · Aug 25, 2007

savillm said:
you do not need a 35 amps cos i got that card.

8800gts needs 25-30 at its max. But i dont know what kind of system your using. but last time i checked you needed some amps to run hdd's, and various other items..

p_o_s_pc · Aug 25, 2007

Video card that would be what i would get i am too lazy to look for one in your price range.

tater · Aug 25, 2007

p o s after i saw your 2 monitors..if i was in your position i would buy a new lcd but then again i got OCD and cant stand to have mismatch monitors

p_o_s_pc · Aug 25, 2007

Thanks for telling me but this isn't my thread and it doesn't bother me i don't use the 2nd one anyways vary much.

tater · Aug 25, 2007

lol ya i guess.

J-Man · Aug 25, 2007

I'd get 2x 1GB RAM @ 800MHz and a better GPU like a 8800 320MB or more.

Darknova · Aug 25, 2007

AsGStorm, I'm from the UK, so I can help you out with prices mate.

Firstly, I'd spend about £60-70 on 2Gb of DDR2 800 - look at www.komplett.co.uk for that.

Secondly, I'd get a 1950XT (256 or 512) from www.scan.co.uk for £120 or £140

That will give you a pretty decent boost

AsGStorm · Aug 27, 2007

what is the best brand of memory i should use? i tend to go with corsair

niko084 · Aug 27, 2007

Crucial!!!!! Micron FTW!

Bali or Tracer

AsGStorm · Aug 27, 2007

http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.aspx?sku=312054
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=521951

are these are the best i could get for "bang for buck" using my budget? or can i get something better/completely different parts

niko084 · Aug 27, 2007

Wow crucial is expensive over there... Ya I would say thats pretty good from what I see there.

mullered07 · Aug 27, 2007

AsGStorm said:
http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.aspx?sku=312054
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=521951

are these are the best i could get for "bang for buck" using my budget? or can i get something better/completely different parts

x1950pro
and
ocz dual channel kit

Darknova · Aug 28, 2007

What's your budget in £ AsG?

AsGStorm · Aug 28, 2007

around £160, maybe more or less

Darknova · Aug 28, 2007

http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.aspx?sku=320744

http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.aspx?sku=332348

AsGStorm · Aug 28, 2007

needs to be PCI-E

p_o_s_pc · Aug 28, 2007

The X1950pro IS PCI-e

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