[Poll] Should I upgrade my system?

[The Sauce]

Current System:

ASUS A7N8X-D NF2 Rev. 1 mobo (FSB = 200 stable)
Corsair XMS 3200 2-3-3-6 256 x 2
Athlon XP 1700+ (T-Bred B) o/c'ed --> 2100 @ 1.65V (max'es out at 2200 @ 1.75V - somewhat shakey)
Radeon 9800 Pro

I need something to tide me over for a year at which point I think 64-bit AMD/NF-3 250 solutions should be pretty mature. So I DO NOT intend to blow a wad on 64-bit system now (they have not matured enough yet and the price point is not right). I will not be able to upgrade again until likely Christmas next year (starting a new job, moving...no time).

I have been bitten with the upgrade bug after hearing about the overclocking prowess of the new mobile chips...but I'm not sure that the gains will justify the price.

 

[Schadenfroh]

in just a few more months you will have socket 939 nforce3 250 and a nv40

 

[InlineFive]

I voted sit tight, foo!

 

[The Sauce]

Originally posted by: Schadenfroh
in just a few more months you will have socket 939 nforce3 250 and a nv40

Yeah...agreed. But the point is that I am moving and starting a new job in 3 months and don't anticipate having the time to rebuild until around next X-mas. If I upgrade at all it's now or wait 6 months (roughly).

 

[The Sauce]

Originally posted by: PorBleemo
I voted sit tight, foo!

Thanks for your vote, foo!

 

[The Sauce]

BTW, is there more Cache on the new mobile chip compared with my T-Bred?

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: Snatchface
BTW, is there more Cache on the new mobile chip compared with my T-Bred?

yes, if its a barton, barton = 512kb

 

[Mik3y]

actually, i think u should just get the 2500+, and keep the motherboard u have. then just clock the cpu to 3200+.

 

[Mik3y]

btw, its only $81 at newegg.com

 

[cutty]

Agree, the only thing may need to upgrade is the CPU.

Originally posted by: Mik3y
actually, i think u should just get the 2500+, and keep the motherboard u have. then just clock the cpu to 3200+.

 

[pelikan]

Get a mobile barton and have some fun. Sounds like you want to. Sell off your old cpu and the cost will be minimal.
An NF7 will only get you 20 MHz or so more FSB which is not that big of a deal compared with what the mobile will do for your performance.

 

[Corporate Thug]

sit tight

 

[Davegod]

Ether of:

Sit tight for a year with your current system, foo! (Cost = $0)
Get the XP 2400-M and keep the A7N8X-D (Cost = $77)

though maybe a normal 2500+ would be better?

 

[Swanny]

I'd drop a new proc in and see what happens. It's cheap and it'll give you a speed boost. That should hold you off for a year so you can get your AMD64 stuff.

 

[Abhi]

Sit tight for a year with your current system..

 

[Ionizer86]

I say buy a 2400+ Barton-M and sell the 1700+. I currently have a 1700+ at 2.08 (pretty much your config) on an EPoX NF2 board. But my ram is old so I could only raise multipliers on a Barton-M if I were to get one. Crucial 512MB PC2100 @ PC2700.

 

[suklee]

Do nothing, or upgrade your CPU

 

[The Sauce]

Sweet...all good advice. I think for $77 for the 2400-M it might just be worth it to have some fun and boost the speed a bit. Hell a dinner out with the wife costs $60 these days. Maybe I'll hold off on the mobo upgrade.

 

[Tab]

Get a XP-M $80, thermaltake heatsink $40 and a 5,000RPM Fan ($25). Hit 3Ghz on air.

 

[Mloot]

Originally posted by: Tabb
Get a XP-M $80, thermaltake heatsink $40 and a 5,000RPM Fan ($25). Hit 3Ghz on air.

That might be reaching, just a bit. I've heard of folks getting near 3ghz, but only with water or phase change cooling. But maybe someone has recently hit 3 w/air (that would totally rule, if true)?

 

[sd]

spend $0.00

 

[BFG10K]

Stick in the fastest CPU that your motherboard supports.

 

[The Sauce]

Ok, I bought the 2400-M and a Sonata (couldn't resist a new case). I'll let everyone know how the overclocking goes.

 

[JBT]

I voted stick tight, but if you do upgrade throw in a 2400XP-M should last you quite awhile.

 

[DanStp]

I have the same ram and MB you do. I just got the XP 2600 M chip. Running it at 2500mhz. Upgraded from a 2100 that was running at 2100mhz. Nice little upgrade. Cost very little after selling the old chip. I do have a SLK900 heatsink in a well cooled case.

Go for it