New CPU, more memory, more HDD space... what to buy???

[techfuzz]

Tax time is coming up and so is my yearly bonus. Going to get a good bit from both this year and I figured why not blow a little on myself this time around.

I currently have a 3000+ (Venice-core) and an EP-9NPA+Ultra and fully intended to eventually upgrade it to a dual-core somewhere down the line. Maybe that time is now? I would probably jump on the 4400+ to get the extra cache.

I also am currently running with just a measily 1GB (2x512). Could up this to 2GB (2x1)? Tempting....

Or there's always a new hard drive because I'm constantly running out of space. 500GB just doesn't cut it any more these days!

Lastly, there's the possibility of replacing my trusty 19" CRT with a 19" or larger LCD.

So which of these items would you splurge on?

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[KayKay]

It's a tricky time at this point. I held off on my upgrades because of Socket AM2

Which is a similiar decision to the one I made by avoiding socket 754 and going 939 which i think was a good choice

 

[MercenaryForHire]

I'd go for the LCD. Displays are compatible with everything.

- M4H

 

[kiIIxthexIights]

get the lcd, and ummmmmmmmmm a harddrive =)

 

[bob4432]

what do you use your computer for?

 

[SparkyJJO]

more ram
unless, is the new AMD socket also meaning support for DDR2...? if so, hold off on RAM, get a HD or the LCD (or both )

 

[athlonxp2200]

I'd keep the CRT because they last longer than an LCD and just upgrade the CPU.

 

[jimbob200521]

you cant go wrong with a monitor upgrade, lcds are very very addicting

 

[techfuzz]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
I'd go for the LCD. Displays are compatible with everything.

Very true The investment would definitely last a longer time I suspect that any of my other options due to its future compatibility.

Originally posted by: bob4432
what do you use your computer for?

Playing strategy games, basic day-to-day tasks, some occasional video editing/conversion, and some light programming development work. A bit of everything really.

Originally posted by: SparkyJJO
more ram
unless, is the new AMD socket also meaning support for DDR2...? if so, hold off on RAM, get a HD or the LCD (or both )

I believe it is supposed to support DDR2. I guess HD and LCD's never go out of style, do they?

Originally posted by: athlonxp2200
I'd keep the CRT because they last longer than an LCD and just upgrade the CPU.

Sounds similar to what was proposed by MercenaryForHire, but exactly the opposite

Originally posted by: jimbob200521
you cant go wrong with a monitor upgrade, lcds are very very addicting

They are nice looking, although I still prefer my 21" CRT at work to any of the LCD's we buy. I can't crank the resolution up to 1600x1200 unless I get a monster LCD that costs a small $$$.

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[Bobthelost]

LCD and maybe a HD afterwards.

I've got three sat on my desk at the moment and it's breaking my heart to get rid of my old faithful CRT.

There are 20' LCDs for about $600 with 1600x1200 resolution.

 

[techfuzz]

Dell 2005FPW is looking mighty tempting come to think of it

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