Video or Cpu upgrade, that is the question?

[bozack]

Here is my question, I am just about to purchase an upgrade to my system which will be consequently followed by another, both the video and the cpu will be upgraded but I am just wondering in what order.

Currently I have a 300a celeron running at 450, I am going to upgrade to a c633 and attempt to run at 950

I have a v3 2000 for video currently, but am wondering if I up my cpu to a 950 celeron should I continue with getting an asus gf 2 mx or should I get something else.

Or will a cpu be a waste for now if I am just going to get a gf 2 mx since it can be a bottleneck

this is all in theory though since it is quite possible that my future 633 will not hit 950

any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks

 

[Chuffmaster2k]

I am running a Cel 2 566@850 and a GeForce 2 32MB. It is great. I don't ever play above 1024, but I get great framerates in all my games. I would suggest buying a GeForce 2. You can pick one up from Untamo on the boards for about $185 (US). It's a great deal. Good Luck.

 

[Topshelf]

By swapping out that V3 for a GF2 MX you will get a huge performance boost. That card is amazing on lower speed cpu's like your 450, especially for the money. I would pick that up first. That will give you plenty of time to worry about your cpu upgrade later.

 

[toph99]

i have a voodoo3 2000 on my PIII 500, and if i upgraded anything it would be my video card. but for you i sugges the celeron upgrade