Time for an upgrade?

[GNHun]

Hi guys!

I use my computer mainly for Homework and Games, and with such games as Half-Life 2, WOW Beta and such just around the corner im thinking of upgrading some parts. I just replaced my old ATI Rage Video Card with an Asus Radeon 9600 XT.

Well i bought my comp 1 year ago, it came with:

Intel P4 2.4 Ghz (A) only 400 mhz
Mobo: Intel 845WN - not really best mobo for games, wasnt made for gaming, more like office use, 400 mhz, Agp 4x, and the worst part is that it only supports SDRam
512 SDRam - yes P4 and sdram

Well my question is should I keep my comp for now and maybe buy a new one in like 2 years, or should I upgrade my Motherboard and Ram?

If you guys think its a good idea to upgrade my mobo and Ram what motherboard would you guys reccomend that has 400 mhz fsb, supports AGP 8x, and DDR Ram? Also what would be a good speed for DDR ram? DDR333, DDR400, and how much Ram should i get, i was thinking 768 or maybe 1 Gb.

Thanx for any help.

 

[heartsurgeon]

i would not upgrade

 

[DaveSimmons]

Wait until after a game you want to play is out and runs badly. Half-Life might be delayed another 9 months when Valve has a serrver crashe and/or a dog eats their homework, and WOW might be another buggy or bland MMOG.

 

[xSauronx]

do what dave says, im probably going to get something around may or so, maybe april unless i hear something has been terribly terribly delayed

 

[Cerb]

Wait...that is a crappy system (save an alright video card), but you should wait until you *need* to replace it. With games coming out, that should only be six more months max ...but when it all comes down to it, you'll be better off, since you were able to manage with a P4 + SDR SDRAM combo this long.