Should i upgrade my motherboard?

[razor82]

Hey here is my system, xp2400+, 768mb pc2100, Fx5900 non ultra, 60gb hdd,
I am running all of this on a Asrock K7Vm2 mobo, with a Via KT266 chipset, i have two questions,

1. Is this a good system for gaming, will i be able to play with high settings in games

2. Ive read this chipset sucks, would it improve my gaming to get a board with nforce or KT600 chipsets?

Thanks

 

[sandorski]

An NForce 2 mobo would be a nice improvement, but what you have should play games fine. If you do get a new mobo, get an NForce 2 based one.

 

[Corporate Thug]

agreed, nforce 2 mobo would be a nice upgrade

 

[NYHoustonman]

While on the subject, how about my A7V333?

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: NYHoustonman
While on the subject, how about my A7V333?

That's based on the same chipset, I believe. Same should apply, though the Asus is probably a little better than the Asrock.

 

[hans007]

Originally posted by: sandorski

Originally posted by: NYHoustonman
While on the subject, how about my A7V333?

That's based on the same chipset, I believe. Same should apply, though the Asus is probably a little better than the Asrock.

well the asus is probably a kt400 or kt333 chipset.

i dont expect quality to be much diifferent, as asrock is a division of asus. it also probably isnt worth buying an nforce2. sure it'd be faster, but not $70 faster.

 

[YabbyU]

I have:
epox 8kha+ (same chipset)
evga 5900 nu
512 megs pc2100
40 gig ibm 7200

I'm playing Call of Duty right now at 1280 x 960 everything maxed. havn't messed with AA or AF cause it looks fabulous. Just started the british missions and it's running real smooth.....if that helps.

btw thats with the det 43xx drivers taht came on the evga disk....

 

[razor82]

well im thinking of getting a new board anyway because i won't to have nforce2, as well as agp 8X and i need more pci slots. and support for sata drives would be nice any recomendations? my current board doesn't have many options im looking for a better one for oc'ing and customizing