What's next?

[DDad]

Well, Xmas is about to roll around and I'm wondering what I want to upgrade next- My system:

AMD XP1800+
Gigabyte GA-7DX
Crucial 512mb 2100 DDr
MSI Geforce 2 Ultra 64 mb DDr
Onboard Sound
2 40 gb WD 7200 UDMA 100 drives
Afreey 10X DVD
Liteon 24X10X40 CD-RW
21" CTX Monitor
I'm tempted to go with a more overclockable MB, but have to admit I like the stability of the current setup. What would you "upgrade" and why. I'm not a real hot and heavy Gamer, so I really don't think I need a better Video card- but would be interested in what you all have to say

 

[SpecialEd]

I'd recommending getting a nice sound card and not using the onboard sound. I hear it can really make a difference in games (no pun intended). what kind of sound system do you have?

I think the Turtle Beach Santa Cruz is nice cheap way to high quality sound.

 

[DDad]

Ed-

Ordinarily, I'd agree with you, but the on board sound for the GA-7DX is the SB 128. Not bad for general usage, and pretty good for a old flight line mechanic with 20 years of working on turbine engines ("Whatja Say?" is my favorite expression)

 

[thomsbrain]

<< Ed-

Ordinarily, I'd agree with you, but the on board sound for the GA-7DX is the SB 128. Not bad for general usage, and pretty good for a old flight line mechanic with 20 years of working on turbine engines ("Whatja Say?" is my favorite expression) >>



yeah, the 128 is pretty good. if you don't have super great speakers, you'd never tell the difference even if you had all your hearing.