p4 2.8c & IC7 upgrade to AMD 64 or P4 (775)

[rickyman]

i have p4 2.8c and ic7 w/ ocz pc4000 and ati 9800 pro softmodded to xt

what is the next upgrade?

i want to keep the ram and the video card only.

should i sell 2.8c and get a higher speed one or just upgrade to AMD 64 (754 or 939) cpu?

 

[wisdomtooth]

The only upgrade IMHO with significant enough an improvement in performance over a good Socket478 P4 system to justify the outlay would be A64/939 on a mobo capable of SLI.

But that's just me..

 

[PhoenixOrion]

oc 2.8c to 3.5 with your pc4000.

profit!

 

[Mullzy]

Overclock and buy a 6800 GT! Even though the 9800 Pro is a really nice card the 6800 GT really outperforms it. My 2.8c will only do 3.3 but you might be able to get to 3.5 if you have a good chip.

But I've have to agree with wisdomtooth though if you do want to go the new mobo/cpu route. You will get gaming improvement and can throw a 6800 GT in 6 months from now when they are cheaper.

Right now you'd get more from a video card upgrade, but this path will also cost more.