Need upgrade advice

RandomDude

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May 21, 2004
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Hi,
Here are my specs:
P4 2.4gz (133FSB),
Biostar U8668-D,
40Gb Maxtor HD (don't know the speed)
256mb of pc2100 RAM,
250w power supply,
Nvidia Geforce4 440mx,
MSI 52x Cd burner,
4x NEC DVD burner.

I want to upgrade so that i can play new games like far Cry well!. I will be looking at about $350-$400 U.S dollars.
 

Chaotic42

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Well, Far Cry still runs pretty rough on my system:

Dual 2800+
1.25GB RAM
Radeon 9700@340/277
 

RandomDude

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Ok. What about the power supply?Doesnt a 9800pro need a 300w power supply minimum?Which 9800pro in particular e.g saphire or powercolor etc.
 

Algere

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Yea, why not PSU too and IIRC it was rated for 350 watts.

I managed fine with 300.

EDIT: NM just checked out of curiousity, it is 300 watts, not 350.
 

RandomDude

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The fastest RAM speed that the mobo except is pc2100. Do you think a Gb of RAM at that speed be enough?
 

Algere

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I'd say faster ram if you plan to upgrade your mobo/cpu next time around with DDR support in mind. At least you can run PC3200 or faster ram @ PC2100 speed w/ fast timings until the time comes for that upgrade.

If you plan to upgrade to a mobo/cpu combo that supports DDR2 or higher the next time around. Then a gig of PC2100 would do.