Upgrading question - TI4200 vs. ATI 9600

[Acragas]

Hi all, quick question - I'm thinking of doing some upgrading on my computer, but I'm limited by a very tight budget. I currently have a TI 4200 on my comp - AMD 2600+, 512 megs of PC2700 DDR ram. Would I be likely to see a big performance jump if I got an ATI 9600 (specificaly, this card from NewEgg, for a meager $94).

Thanks in advance!

 

[eLiu]

Originally posted by: Acragas
Hi all, quick question - I'm thinking of doing some upgrading on my computer, but I'm limited by a very tight budget. I currently have a TI 4200 on my comp - AMD 2600+, 512 megs of PC2700 DDR ram. Would I be likely to see a big performance jump if I got an ATI 9600 (specificaly, this card from NewEgg, for a meager $94).

Thanks in advance!

No, not at all. I'm pretty sure teh 9600 (non pro) isn't much better than the 4200. Certainly not $94 better.

 

[viivo]

You wouldn't notice a difference in performance.

 

[Sonic587]

Originally posted by: viivo
You wouldn't notice a difference in performance.

I agree. Save your money and pick up some more RAM if you're feeling the upgrade itch.

 

[Acragas]

That's all I needed to hear, glad I saved my money - thanks much!

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: Acragas
That's all I needed to hear, glad I saved my money - thanks much!

we are too
definitely not worth the upgrade, good choice.