is this upgrade worth it?

[Andres3605]

OK, i have the opportunity to upgrade mi main components, the cost of this upgrade is around 350-400 and i would like to get suggestions and recommendations, before making any decision, do you think this is woth it?



raidmax scorpio/ thermaltake 480 silentpower > Antec p180 + SEASONIC S12-500
A64 3000+ Newcastle >X2 3800+
MSI K8N Neo Platinum > ASRock 939Dual-SATA2
1 GB corsair value+ ocz platinum > OCZ Platinum Series 2*1GB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400

ATI Radeon X800XT PE =
Hp dvd640 =


P.S: My math is not that bad this would cost me that much because someone is willing to buy my current setup -video card, for the remaining 750-780

 

[stevty2889]

Thats a nice upgrade, especialy if you do heavy multitasking, video editing, or photoshop.

 

[Ricemarine]

I say..... sell your x800xtpe. go pci-e.

 

[Andres3605]

Originally posted by: Ricemarine
I say..... sell your x800xtpe. go pci-e.

im waiting for the ati x1800 series to go down in price, my monitor's native resolution is 1280*1024 so it should last me around 6 more months.

 

[bladephoenix]

I am looking at doing a similar build in the next three months or so also ... my first AMD, and I have no idea how AMD 64 architecture works . I was looking at getting a X2 3800+, but with 1GB of Kingston HyperX 400 Dual Channel Kit, instead of the OCX.

Question I have still lingering in my own mind though is that the 'M' socket processor is going to come out in early 2006 to replace the 939 Socket, I heard. Is it worth upgrading now or is it better to wait until Jan?

 

[Andres3605]

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[Andres3605]

anymore opinions?

 

[knothead34]

why are you going from a msi board to a value type asrock asus board? why not just get an asus board.

 

[Elderly Newt]

I don't see why you want to. You already have a kickass computer...

 

[Andres3605]

Originally posted by: knothead34
why are you going from a msi board to a value type asrock asus board? why not just get an asus board.

because i want to use my agp card and have a chance to go pci-e in short future

 

[akugami]

What are your main uses for the machine? That is the most important question as to whether you should upgrade or not.

 

[Andres3605]

main uses are gaming, dvd burning, dvd to divx decoding,and have a capable machine i.e. play while burning dvds or virus check.

 

[Future Shock]

I just don't get your numbers - checking NewEgg, the cost of the CPU ALONE is $347 right now...but you are saying the total upgrade price is $350-400. What you have listed is more like a $750-850 upgrade ($350 CPU + $200 RAM + $100 mobo + $150+ case/ps).

At that price I would seriously consider getting a new LCD monitor and then waiting for the new M socket processors next spring, unless you REALLY hate the performance of your current system...btw, I also run a A64 3000+, so I've had the same thoughts...but will probably wait. Just bought a new mountain bike instead personally...

FS

 

[Andres3605]

Originally posted by: Future Shock
I just don't get your numbers - checking NewEgg, the cost of the CPU ALONE is $347 right now...but you are saying the total upgrade price is $350-400. What you have listed is more like a $750-850 upgrade ($350 CPU + $200 RAM + $100 mobo + $150+ case/ps).

At that price I would seriously consider getting a new LCD monitor and then waiting for the new M socket processors next spring, unless you REALLY hate the performance of your current system...btw, I also run a A64 3000+, so I've had the same thoughts...but will probably wait. Just bought a new mountain bike instead personally...

FS

That is the whole point, my numbers are around that range because someone I know is willing to give me around 780 for my system with a 9600pro instead my x800xt pe and I would use that money towards the parts listed and a 9600pro, the money I have to add is around 350, but it includes a better case/power supply as well, and I don?t know if I shuold keep my system or sell it.

 

[Andres3605]

 

[Future Shock]

Then wouldn't you need to include the price of a new SATA harddrive in your upgrade costs, if someone would be buying your entire old system?

FS

 

[Andres3605]

Originally posted by: Future Shock
Then wouldn't you need to include the price of a new SATA harddrive in your upgrade costs, if someone would be buying your entire old system?

FS

currently have 2 hd one Seagate 250 SATA one Seagate 120GB IDE hes keeping the 120 gb and i have a windows xp pro license available for this build.

 

[Andres3605]

Antec neohe looks very good.