Should I upgrade my computer?

[rgwalt]

Fortunately you only have to pop in a new processor and memory... when I upgrade I'll have to start over from scratch (current PC is a Dell that I upgraded myself).

Ryan

 

[Viperoni]

Originally posted by: BlinderBomber
RAM will make a bigger difference than an XP 1700+ imho.

I agree.

Then get video, then CPU 🙂

Tbird 800@1gig, radeon 7200 (the original one), 512mb DDR.
~3800 3dmarks.

Got a GF3 Ti200, went to ~7000 3dmarks.
Gota Tbred 1700 @ 2200, I'm @ ~9150 3dmarks.

 

[manly]

I'm asking myself the same question. I don't really need an upgrade, but the Compaq deal at Staples is pretty tempting. I can't believe I would say that about a Presario. 😱 So far I've resisted because DDR RAM is pricey. I want at least 1 GB for starters.

 

[ProviaFan]

Originally posted by: Yeeny

Originally posted by: SuperCommando
If the games you play run fine on the system as it is, I don't really see a point in upgrading, unless you just have some money you want to spend. If that's the case, I say go for it.

They don't run fine though, they lag some, and it bugs me. 😛

Thanks guys, I think I will look into upgrading my processor first, and then try the ram as suggested. Thats what I thought, but I wanted to be sure, I am far from an expert. 😛 Now hopefully, I won't forget my artic silver this time dammit!

Be sure to check to see if your motherboard supports Thoroughbred processors. I ordered a Tbred-B core AXP1700+ from Newegg and was shocked when it didn't work in my KT133A-based motherboard.

According to this table, it appears that your motherboard would support a .13 micron Tbred core CPU, so you should be ok if / when you decide to upgrade to a 1700+.

 

[Quixfire]

Originally posted by: jliechty

Originally posted by: Yeeny

Originally posted by: SuperCommando
If the games you play run fine on the system as it is, I don't really see a point in upgrading, unless you just have some money you want to spend. If that's the case, I say go for it.

They don't run fine though, they lag some, and it bugs me. 😛

Thanks guys, I think I will look into upgrading my processor first, and then try the ram as suggested. Thats what I thought, but I wanted to be sure, I am far from an expert. 😛 Now hopefully, I won't forget my artic silver this time dammit!

Be sure to check to see if your motherboard supports Thoroughbred processors. I ordered a Tbred-B core AXP1700+ from Newegg and was shocked when it didn't work in my KT133A-based motherboard.

According to this table, it appears that your motherboard would support a .13 micron Tbred core CPU, so you should be ok if / when you decide to upgrade to a 1700+.

She has a ECS K7S5A, which supports the t-birds and XP athlons.

 

[0roo0roo]

good lord, 256mb? thats not enough for just winxp😛 and you play games? then of course upgrade. 900mhz is good for neffing and dvds. but thats about as far as it goes.