Considering an Upgrade. Worth it?

[Lateraliian]

Right now I'm running a shuttle SN45G (nForce 2, 400MHZ FSB) with an Athlon XP 3000+, 1 GB DDR3200 Corsair 2-3-3-6, and an AGP XFX 6600GT. I get a 3dMark05 of about 3200-3400 range.

Question is, would I see a very serious increase if I just increase my CPU/MB to an nForce 3 and Winchester A64? I realize I'll see a large spike if I go with a higher video card, I'm only curious about an upgrade while keeping my 6600GT. I've been playing Sims 2, HL 2, UT 2004, and the like. I also got a Dell 2405FPW, so I could benefit from running in higher resolutions. Also, higher end games would most likely be a purchase in the next while.

Just curious as to everyone's opinoin.

Thanks!

 

[Alex]

it would probably not be worth your money but you would, of course, see a nice performance increase... i have a similar setup, XP2600 and radeon9500 and i'm still holding out before getting an A64...

 

[Ike0069]

No, definitely not worth it.
Wait until you are ready to upgrade the VC. Then you will want to go PCI-e which will require a new MB anyway.

 

[Lateraliian]

Thanks. I had to hear people *other* than myself to tell me I'm crazy. Kinda doesn't have the same ring to it when you preach restraint to yourself concerning upgrades

 

[mhillary]

Why dont't you buy a new one

 

[Lateraliian]

Jut bought the 6600GT, literally last week. I guess I was expecting more, though I should have lined my wallet up with my expectations. The card is great, don't get me wrong. I was simply expecting champagne on a beer budget.