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.