Upgrade Question

[phelos]

I'm a newbie. So forgive me if I ask stupid questions.
I have an Intel D845PESV Motherboard with Celeron 1.7 Ghz 478 pin Processor and 256 memory(don't know the brand.) I want to start upgrading these with gaming capability one at a time. Thought I would start with replacing CPU then Memory (1GB) then Motherboard. My video card is a Nvidia GeForce FX5700 LE which I think would do for awhile.

Also, does this motherboard support overclocking, dual channel, or dual channel overclocking.

Does doing it this way make sense, and if so what Cpu, memory, and Motherboard would you recommend.


Thanks

 

[Gothgar]

Originally posted by: phelos
I'm a newbie.
I have an Intel D845PESV Motherboard with Celeron 1.7 Ghz 478 pin Processor and 256 memory(don't know the brand.) I want to start upgrading these with gaming capability one at a time. Thought I would start with replacing CPU then Memory (1GB) then Motherboard. My video card is a Nvidia GeForce FX5700 LE which I think would do for awhile.
Also, does this motherboard support overclocking, dual channel, or dual channel overclocking.

Does doing it this way make sense, and if so what Cpu, memory, and Motherboard would you recommend.


Thanks

I would do motherboard first, then you will be able to handle a much better proc and memory down the line, but another stick of 256 RAM would do wonders for you.

It all depends on how much you can spend what upgrade path to take...

 

[MustISO]

You could upgrade the memory and the CPU and keep the motherboard. That board supports up to a 533Mhz bus, so you could do any of the P4 "B" processors. You'd have to stick with the northwood core CPU's. For memory you can just get some PC2700 DDR memory. Depending on the type of games you play, you may need to replace the video card.

You could always upgrade the motherboard and get an i865/875 based board and then do the CPU and RAM later.

Another option is to replace everything at once.

Another option would be to go with a new CPU and RAM and then upgrade to a new motherboard but I wouldn't go that route.

 

[phelos]

Thanks for your imputs

Well, my wish list would be

Motherboard

Either:

-Gigabyte GA-K8NS NXP- 939 socket nForce 3 Ultra Chipset
-MSI K8N Neo2-socket 939 Platinum nForce 3 Ultra Chipset
-Asus A8V Deluxe-socket 939 VIA K8T800 Pro Chipset


Cpu: AMD Athalon 64 FX-55


Memory:

Either

-PDP Patriot Dual Channel 184-Pin 1GB (512x2) DDR-3200
-Corsair Dual Channel 1024MB PC 3200 DDR 400MHz (2x512)
-Ultra Dual Channel 1024MB PC 3200 DDR 400MHz (2x512) with the Premium Wood Box
(gotta have the box LOL)


Video Card: Radeon X800 XT


Thats for starters

Any ideas on a decent case to start with

 

[Gothgar]

Originally posted by: phelos
Thanks for your imputs

Well, my wish list would be

Motherboard

Either:

-Gigabyte GA-K8NS NXP- 939 socket nForce 3 Ultra Chipset
-MSI K8N Neo2-socket 939 Platinum nForce 3 Ultra Chipset
-Asus A8V Deluxe-socket 939 VIA K8T800 Pro Chipset


Cpu: AMD Athalon 64 FX-55


Memory:

Either

-PDP Patriot Dual Channel 184-Pin 1GB (512x2) DDR-3200
-Corsair Dual Channel 1024MB PC 3200 DDR 400MHz (2x512)
-Ultra Dual Channel 1024MB PC 3200 DDR 400MHz (2x512) with the Premium Wood Box
(gotta have the box LOL)


Video Card: Radeon X800 XT


Thats for starters

Any ideas on a decent case to start with

hehe, I like how you go from upgrading a few things to basically building a new system...

But if you have the money, why not right?

as far as case goes, Antec, Coolmaster, Lian-Li, Silverstone... at least that's the answers you will find here

 

[phelos]

Thanks for he imput Gothgar, will check out the cases. Yeah I vasilate between upgrade and build new system LOL.
I was looking at the Thermaltake Tusnami case looks kinda nice.