2400+ non O/C or what 64?

[peeej]

help please.

I got a XP 2400+ it isn't O/C as my asrock mobo isn't up to it so it runs @ 2ghz, I got 1Gb of PC2100, the system is used for work and games (HL2, Doom3, Riddick) I got a blinding 6600gt graphics, what I need to know is is it worth the money to go to a 3000+ 64 or should I save more and go up from there?

Any suggestions as to mobos good for O/C?

Also my PSU is 350w will I need to upgrade that too?

 

[xaeniac]

Just keep the setup that you have if it does everything you want it to do. I wouldn't worry about O/C, and definite would not throw any more money into Socket A products. Save your money and upgrade when your system does not do what you want it to do. You will probably need a new PSU also (especially if it's a no name brand).

 

[Sentential]

No you shouldnt. S939 will be a very short lived platoform. As much as AMD claims they will continue it once S1207 is out I sincererly doubt that. It is clear that AMD is runnign their company on a whim and you should not jump when they have already announced that S1207 on DDR2 will be the dominate figure in less than a year

 

[peeej]

Thanks for your post, the problem I am having is that th newer games are runing at a very low res. with riddick running at less than 800x600 and not looking too good. I got a bit of spare cash now that won't be around for very long, my wife is pregnant and all the cash will be gone once she pops so I wanted to future proof for at least a year or two.

 

[xaeniac]

I play all my games just fine and I have a 2400+ xp. Don't know much about the video card, but I have a 9800 pro. Maybe get a better video card? Others suggestions are recommended; It sounds like you have your mind up that you want to get a new system no matter what we recommend, so go ahead and purchase your stuff if that's the case.

 

[peeej]

Hmm no its a new Nvidia one spec below the 6800 so it should be OK, I wonder what the bottle neck is? Just checked and the RAM is PC2700 so it shouldn't be that, shouldn't be the graphics as that is new and high spec. Do you know of any software that may show where the problem is?

As far as being determind to upgrade, no not really I could buy a buggy instead......

 

[xaeniac]

Imo you should not have a bottleneck your system should be able to play these games; do you have antialiasing on? If so turn it off. Try lowering your resolution to 1280x1024 or 1024x768 in game; try running adaware or something; I'm stumped; Other comments?

 

[Leper Messiah]

your CPU is slower than sin. don't listen to sentienal, hes an intel fanboi. For less than $250, you can get a winnchester 939, and a good mother board at Mwave.com. search for the 3000+ bundles and you'll find it. get the one on the bottom (939) and the cheapest epox board ($87) and you'll be set.

 

[peeej]

Blimey, Riddick won't let me even get that far. won't allow me more than 800 x 600, its not even a selection and although HL2 says I can run it at full everything but when I try its unplayable. Doom3 says I can run it at fairly high but agian when I do its the same, very jerky, I wonder if my mobo is the problem its an asrock k7s8x. Sandra says there are no major probs???

 

[Leper Messiah]

read what I said above your post. Anyways, a 6600gt, while a good card, sure isn't top of the line. its really your cpu. You're holding back your whole computer with that.

 

[peeej]

OK so would see a decent improvement if I went for a 3000+ 64 or would I need to go above that to get my monies worth?

 

[xaeniac]

You really feel that it's a dramatic jump from a 2400+ to a 3000+? The reason why I ask is because I am thinking of upgrading and I have heard conflicting reports; Peej if you upgrade, can you PM me and let me know what kind of noticeable performance increase you got (non-benchmark)?

 

[peeej]

yup no probs but that really why I started the post cos no one can tell me if it is worth it to go from a 2400 32bit to a 3000 64bit or if I need to go better. I know the 64's run @about 2ghz same as the 2400 but how much difference does the 64bit processing make?

I though you were saying its not worth the upgrade earlier, are you changing your mind?

 

[Appledrop]

Originally posted by: peeej
yup no probs but that really why I started the post cos no one can tell me if it is worth it to go from a 2400 32bit to a 3000 64bit or if I need to go better. I know the 64's run @about 2ghz same as the 2400 but how much difference does the 64bit processing make?

I though you were saying its not worth the upgrade earlier, are you changing your mind?

if you were to get a 3000+ winchester and, say, an epox 9NDA3+ cpu, you could probably easily overclock it from 1.8ghz to 2.5ghz and it would feel blisteringly fast.. the only thing that bothers me is the pc2100 ram... but if its 2 sticks and will run dual channel that should give sufficient bandwidth.. also the acclaim of the amd64 cpus is more due to the 'on-die memory controller', the '64-bitness' doesnt mean much, just an extra

 

[xaeniac]

I don't think it's worth the upgrade in my situation, as my pc does everything I want it to. I plan on buying all new components when I upgrade, thus keeping this system intact. I just want to know when you upgrade if you can tell a noticeable speed increase. Azzy do you think it's the worth it for him to upgrade?

 

[peeej]

Firstly huge thanks for the advice

I just reveiwed my RAM and its actually PC2700, so in your opion my best bet would be to go for a 64 at 3400, if I could afford it.

Will I need to replace my 350w PSU if I followed your advice, I know the 6600gts are fairly power hugry?

 

[Appledrop]

a 3000+ 939 socket cpu would be the best... with a decent overclocking motherboard.. 350W may well be enough - depending on the brand.. i run a x800xt pe and stuff on a 400w antec... but if its generic then yeh id get a antec/enermax/fortron/tagan power supply with 380w+.