Help upgrading me

[imported_Helios]

Ok, I would like help upgrading my current computer to the best possible CPU ( I will be playing games with this too). Right now I have a P4 3.0ghz, 1GB RAM, 160GB Maxtor SATA HD, ATI X800 XT PCI-E.

I'm also using an Antec P160 case with an Antec NeoPower 480 PSU. I want to keep as much as I can, so I don't think I'll really need anything else other than a new motherboard, processor, and RAM (I'm going to keep my X800 XT for now, I'll upgrade that later).

Thanks.

 

[i1o0i]

Your current rig is fine and simply upgrade to 2gb ram. If you want best possible cpu then simply overclock your p4 3.0ghz

 

[imported_Helios]

You think so? I'm thinking of going with AMD.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Helios
You think so? I'm thinking of going with AMD.

You can do both if you want to, nothing wrong with that.
2 gigs would probably be a good idea at this point.

Are you planning on overclocking at all?

 

[imported_Helios]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Helios
You think so? I'm thinking of going with AMD.

You can do both if you want to, nothing wrong with that.
2 gigs would probably be a good idea at this point.

Are you planning on overclocking at all?

No, I dont plan on it. Thats not to say its out of the question, though.

In any case, what would be a good AMD processor to go with?

 

[Corporate Thug]

wait til S939 become widely available and cheaper

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Helios

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Helios
You think so? I'm thinking of going with AMD.

You can do both if you want to, nothing wrong with that.
2 gigs would probably be a good idea at this point.

Are you planning on overclocking at all?

No, I dont plan on it. Thats not to say its out of the question, though.

In any case, what would be a good AMD processor to go with?

Really depends on your budget....

A 3000+ A64 939 venice would be a good jump and it would likely be an excellent overclocker as well if you want to push it farther.

If you want to spend more you can of course.
3700+ San Diego
or
3800+ X2 for dual core
are popular ones, but cost significantly more