Would this be a good idea?

[flipkc]

I'll be going skt 939 and getting a new videocard (I have an Intel P4 3.06ghz Northwood Core skt 478 and FX5700LE 256mb 128-bit AGP8x videocard right now) and I am thinking of upgrading to AMD 64 3000+ and a 9800 Pro 128mb (or 256mb) 256-bit AGP8x card BUT with this motherboard (AsRock 939Dual-SATA2 skt 939 motherboard). It has both an AGP8x slot and PCI-E slot. Here is the link to AnAndTech's review of it. Believe it or not, but it beats the DFI LANParty SLI-DR in most benchmarks and all those other "reputable" brands. Check it out for yourself. If AsRock continues to surprise me like this, I think I might invest in more of their stuff. So what do you guys think? And how does a 9800 Pro compare to a 6600GT? Would it be worth the $40 to upgrade to a 6600GT from a 9800 Pro? ($140 - $180 CDN) I appreciate any help I can get. Thanks.

 

[GamerExpress]

Go with PCI-E if you are going to move to AMD. I would also go with the 6600GT, or maybe a x800gt.

 

[n7]

No offense, but going from a P4 3.06 with FX5700LE to A64 3000+ & 9800 Pro = not worth it.

You'd need to do a more serious upgrade to make the switch justifiable.

Maybe add more RAM & a better card to your P4?

I guess if you want to make the switch to a PCI-e capable mobo now, it sorta makes sense...

 

[BlingBlingArsch]

wheres the topic summary? :/

 

[GamerExpress]

Originally posted by: BlingBlingArsch
wheres the topic summary? :/

Dude are you serious???

next time offer some constructive thoughts if all you are going to do is critisize the OP for something lame.

 

[flipkc]

So do you recommend the switch? I need more opinions please. Because if I can go with a 9800 Pro I can probably fit in 2GB of RAM.

 

[Hacp]

Probably don't switch. Your not getting much of an improvement there. Are you overclocking your processor at all? Do you plan to OC your AMD 64 processor?