would this upgrade even make a noticable difference?

[pmoc81]

I'm running a p4 1.7 (old system, i know...even my notebook is faster). I currently have a 9500pro and 1.0gb of pc133 memory. I am considering purchasing an agp x850xtpe as a stopgap until i build a new system from scratch early next year. Is this a viable upgrade or is the cpu going to bottleneck it to the point its not worth it. If i could get nearly double the performance of my 9500pro i would be happy. possible? Thanks for any replies

 

[suicidalpigeon]

yeah the cpu would bottleneck a little too far for an 850xtpe. a good matchup for that would be a 6600gt/x800gt or a 6800nu.

 

[pmoc81]

Same with the x800xl? Im trying to get the absolute most out of this thing for the next few months. ... I hear that if you play at higher resolutions, you can transfer some of the load from your processor to your gpu. is that true to any extent? thanks.

 

[alimoalem]

get the 6600gt. spending too much for a card you'll be adding to a future wouldn't be smart considering the price you'll pay now may be double what u pay when making ur new build

 

[Jiggz]

With games, you will notice a performance increase. Otherwise, you won't see anything. I'll say just hold up and wait until you're ready to build a new one.

 

[xanis]

I would agree with Jiggz on this one. Just wait until you're ready to build a new rig and then go for some good components.

 

[sensazn]

The cost of a X850XTPE right now will outweigh the performance increase you will see in your machine.

like waffles said, the rest of your parts is a definate bottleneck.
Its like those sand/time chamber things, the X850XTPE is putting out so much info, but the rest can only process it slowwwwwwwwly

So wait, until you get a new comp, then throw that video card in there to let it shine at its true level.

 

[pmoc81]

thanks for the responses guys. ordered a 660gt this morning. i still plan on spending 1500+ on a new rig in early - mid january. i will have to buy a new vc anyway as i will be using a mobo with pci-e.

 

[sensazn]

Good to hear!

Be sure to share with us about the performance upgrades after you get your 2nd 6600GT

 

[ribbon13]

sand/time chamber things? like this?