What kind of processor do games need now a days with a g4 4400?

[LordJezo]

A 2200 XP is overkill...

What kind of chip is decent these days to play all the latest games with good detail levels?

Chip combined with a gforce 4 4400 that is..

 

[S0me1X]

XP 1800+ is only $80, and you can always overclock it.

 

[narzy]

personally Im waiting for the hammer to be released and stable with good boards and such till I upgrade, but if you want here and now, I would go high end XP processor. 2000+ or higher IMO. just because you chunked down the cash for that kinda vid card you should back it up with one kick ass machine.

here are my specs for a kick ass rig.
EPOX mobo (forgot model # but it has onboard IDE raid)
2200XP
Your choice of sound card (I go SB but thats me and there are better and worse out there)
512MB Ram
2x or 4x maxtor 80 gb 7200RPM HD's
Pioneer DVD (I prefer slot load)
Plextor CDRW (fastest availible)
Sony Floppy drive (ya ya no one uses um until you use them)
and a 19 inch sony trinitron monitor

 

[LordJezo]

Hmm.. I think I know the EPOX board you are thinking about but it is too costly for what it gives you.

I am thinking about sticking with an Abit KR7A mobo for about $80 and plopping in a 2100 or 2000 XP chip..

I can't wait for a Hammer or anything of the sort. I am running a 466 celeron right now and I cant do squat with it.