Time for an upgrade help decide which one

[glp1del]

It is time for a computer upgrade. I have 200-300 dollars that I can spend.

Current system:
Mobo: DFI lanparty nf4 ultra D (939 system)
CPU: AMD 64 3000 overclocked to 2ghz
memory: 1gb (2X512) of kingston value PC4000 DDR
GPU: Sapphire tech radeon X700pro
OS: Windows XP fully updated
Monitor: 17 inch CRT
Power supply: Enermax Noisetaker ATX 12V V1.3 370W, connected to mobo via 20 pin to 24 pin converter

Upgrade options:
1. Faster CPU: AMD 64X2 4600 or so (~$230)
2. Increase memory to 2Gb by buying another gb of kingston value DDR (~$70)
3. Change memory to 2Gb of mushkin high performance or equal quality cosair memory and remove the kingston memory (~$220)
4. Upgrage GPU something in the $250 range from either Nvidia or ATI
5. Wait and upgrade to Vista when it comes out
6. Change monitor to either a 19 inch or 19 inch wide screen LCD (~$200-$300)
7. Change powersupply to enermax liberty 620 (~$160) or seasonic 600W power supply

I am more interested in what area you think should be upgraded first not the actual product that should be bought. Thank you in advance.

Glp1

 

[Ricemarine]

Change to an enhance 5150 PSU, and you should save $80 or so...
Unless you really like the enermax liberty 620... But yes, that's where I say your upgrade $$$ should go.

 

[glp1del]

Thanks for the reply

Glp1

 

[tatteredpotato]

With a 7600GT and another gig of ram you will be able to play just about anything at fairly high resolutions.

I am assuming you are looking for an upgrade for gaming, correct me if im wrong though.

 

[glp1del]

Yep, most of the upgrades are for games, but the system also needs to be stable I do some work on it as well.

Glp1

 

[KeithTalent]

My picks in this order:

4 -> 7 -> 6 -> 2 -> 1

 

[glp1del]

Thanks for the replys so far, please keep them coming.

Glp1

 

[A1CSpence]

That was fun. More people should have little polls like that.

 

[Skeeedunt]

That was a tough one. I picked 4; the LCD was a close second, but I think the video card would have to come first. An extra gig of cheap ram is always a good option as well.

 

[glp1del]

I am a little surprised at how this poll is turning out with upgrades to the graphics card, monitor, and powersupply leading the way. Oh well keep voting and lets see which wins.