upgrade?

2008-03-24 13:08:34

#1

CanadianLoser: Meow :3 :3; +1,148|6781

well I've had my computer for over a year now and maybe time for an upgrade? what do you guys think

current specs:

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6400 @ 2.13GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2030MB RAM
Hard Drive: 250 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT/GTO
Sound Card: SigmaTel Audio
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2

i'm looking for more ram, maybe an upgraded video card, and maybe even vista? I'm pretty happy with current setup, but i've gotten so much shit on my current comp it would be nice to start over with better quality hardware. but the reason i get to consider this is because i jokingly told my dad i want to get a 1337 new gaming computer, assuming he'd say something along the lines of "buy it your god damned self" but instead he said "well i can consider it, let me know what you are thinking of later and we can talk". So now im researching options for a new gaming computer.

i dont want anything that is waaayy too pricey, but i also want to make it worth it, and for this to still be a decent rig for a few years to come.

so, that being said, i come to you tech section, and ask you: what would you do? ideas?

2008-03-24 13:10:56

#2

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7117|Reykjavík, Iceland.

45nm Quad Core
2 more gigs of RAM
8800GTS 512mb

Teh sex.

2008-03-24 13:14:50

#3

nukchebi0: Пушкин, наше всё; +387|6597|New Haven, CT

Not yet. Wait until the new Intel socket comes out.

2008-03-24 13:14:52

#4

chittydog: less busy; +586|7108|Kubra, Damn it!

I have almost the same setup, but with a 6600 instead. I upgraded to an 8800GT a few days ago and it's rocking. Every game I've tried so far runs smoothly with all the video cranked up.

2008-03-24 13:20:32

#5

CanadianLoser: Meow :3 :3; +1,148|6781

nukchebi0 wrote:
Not yet. Wait until the new Intel socket comes out.

when is that?

2008-03-24 13:25:35

#6

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6727|The Twilight Zone

Canadianloser wrote:
nukchebi0 wrote:
Not yet. Wait until the new Intel socket comes out.
when is that?

next year lol

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2008-03-24 13:26:26

#7

The#1Spot: Member; +105|6813|byah

just upgrade the video card for now

2008-03-24 13:27:53

#8

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6471|Winland

PBAsydney wrote:
45nm Quad Core
2 more gigs of RAM
8800GTS 512mb

Teh sex.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-03-24 13:30:55

#9

Havok: Nymphomaniac Treatment Specialist; +302|6948|Florida, United States

The#1Spot wrote:
just upgrade the video card for now

I agree. That way, when Nehalem gets released, you can upgrade to that and still use the video card. Nehalem boards use a different CPU socket, so a CPU upgrade would last only until you upgrade to Nehalem, whereas a graphics card upgrade could be used with Nehalem boards.

2008-03-24 13:35:35

#10

CanadianLoser: Meow :3 :3; +1,148|6781

Havok wrote:
The#1Spot wrote:
just upgrade the video card for now
I agree. That way, when Nehalem gets released, you can upgrade to that and still use the video card. Nehalem boards use a different CPU socket, so a CPU upgrade would last only until you upgrade to Nehalem, whereas a graphics card upgrade could be used with Nehalem boards.

so what if i get below, minus the quad core?

Freezer7Pro wrote:
PBAsydney wrote:
45nm Quad Core
2 more gigs of RAM
8800GTS 512mb

Teh sex.

and is 8800gts 512mb the best card around that isn't extremely pricey?

2008-03-24 13:37:49

#11

ig: This topic seems to have no actual posts; +1,199|6796

what do you play?

2008-03-24 13:38:21

#12

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6727|The Twilight Zone

Canadianloser wrote:
so what if i get below, minus the quad core?
Freezer7Pro wrote:
PBAsydney wrote:
45nm Quad Core
2 more gigs of RAM
8800GTS 512mb

Teh sex.
and is 8800gts 512mb the best card around that isn't extremely pricey?

You will have to have ddr3 memory for the Nehalems. I presume you have ddr2 mobo now so buying 2 gigs of ddr2 would be a waste pf money.
GTS 92 is a good gfx card for the money.

2008-03-24 13:38:55

#13

CanadianLoser: Meow :3 :3; +1,148|6781

ig wrote:
what do you play?

most steam games, bf2, quake wars, WiC, COD4, i think i might get crysis too

2008-03-24 13:41:51

#14

ig: This topic seems to have no actual posts; +1,199|6796

ig wrote:
Canadianloser wrote:
ig wrote:
what do you play?
most steam games, bf2, quake wars, WiC, COD4, i think i might get crysis too
i wouldn't upgrade anything except maybe the video card. just wait until you HAVE to upgrade. it'll be much more worth it then seeing as you'll hardly notice a difference if you were to upgrade now.

well if your dad's paying for it...

how much do you have to spend?

Last edited by ig (2008-03-24 13:43:35)

2008-03-24 13:43:57

#15

CanadianLoser: Meow :3 :3; +1,148|6781

ig wrote:
ig wrote:
Canadianloser wrote:

most steam games, bf2, quake wars, WiC, COD4, i think i might get crysis too
i wouldn't upgrade anything except maybe the video card. just wait until you HAVE to upgrade. it'll be much more worth it then seeing as you'll hardly notice a difference if you were to upgrade now.
well if your dad's paying for it...

i wouldnt notice a difference if i were to upgrade to 4 gb right now?

as for gfx cards, what are my options and prices?

2008-03-24 13:44:58

#16

chittydog: less busy; +586|7108|Kubra, Damn it!

Canadianloser wrote:
ig wrote:
what do you play?
most steam games, bf2, quake wars, WiC, COD4, i think i might get crysis too

I'm telling ya, I have almost your exact same machine, but with an 8800GT 512. I play HL2:Ep2, COD4, BF2, BF2142, and GR:AW all on the highest settings with no troubles at all. Just get the video card. Crysis might still be a challenge, but everything else will be cake.

2008-03-24 13:45:45

#17

CanadianLoser: Meow :3 :3; +1,148|6781

ig wrote:
ig wrote:
Canadianloser wrote:

most steam games, bf2, quake wars, WiC, COD4, i think i might get crysis too
i wouldn't upgrade anything except maybe the video card. just wait until you HAVE to upgrade. it'll be much more worth it then seeing as you'll hardly notice a difference if you were to upgrade now.
well if your dad's paying for it...

how much do you have to spend?

as much as i really want as long as its not like 6 grand lol ^^ yeah im spoiled but i was arguing how my mom spends tons of money on really stupid paintings that cost stupid amounts of money, when i could get a leet comp

2008-03-24 13:47:45

#18

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7117|Reykjavík, Iceland.

Canadianloser wrote:
Havok wrote:
The#1Spot wrote:
just upgrade the video card for now
I agree. That way, when Nehalem gets released, you can upgrade to that and still use the video card. Nehalem boards use a different CPU socket, so a CPU upgrade would last only until you upgrade to Nehalem, whereas a graphics card upgrade could be used with Nehalem boards.
so what if i get below, minus the quad core?
Freezer7Pro wrote:
PBAsydney wrote:
45nm Quad Core
2 more gigs of RAM
8800GTS 512mb

Teh sex.
and is 8800gts 512mb the best card around that isn't extremely pricey?

Yeah, the 8800GTS 512mb is the way to go if you aren't feeling mad enough to pay up for a GTX.

2008-03-24 13:48:26

#19

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6811|Long Island, New York

Freezer7Pro wrote:
PBAsydney wrote:
45nm Quad Core
2 more gigs of RAM
8800GTS 512mb

Teh sex.

Shouldn't come out to over 650, either. 2 gigs of RAM is like sub-$100, the 8800 GTS 512 is like $250 now, and a quad core would be like $300 ($316 for the Q9450).

2008-03-24 13:48:46

#20

CanadianLoser: Meow :3 :3; +1,148|6781

PBAsydney wrote:
Canadianloser wrote:
Havok wrote:
The#1Spot wrote:
just upgrade the video card for now
I agree. That way, when Nehalem gets released, you can upgrade to that and still use the video card. Nehalem boards use a different CPU socket, so a CPU upgrade would last only until you upgrade to Nehalem, whereas a graphics card upgrade could be used with Nehalem boards.
so what if i get below, minus the quad core?
Freezer7Pro wrote:

and is 8800gts 512mb the best card around that isn't extremely pricey?
Yeah, the 8800GTS 512mb is the way to go if you aren't feeling mad enough to pay up for a GTX.

how much is the price difference?

2008-03-24 13:50:58

#21

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7117|Reykjavík, Iceland.

Canadianloser wrote:
PBAsydney wrote:
Canadianloser wrote:
Havok wrote:
The#1Spot wrote:
just upgrade the video card for now
I agree. That way, when Nehalem gets released, you can upgrade to that and still use the video card. Nehalem boards use a different CPU socket, so a CPU upgrade would last only until you upgrade to Nehalem, whereas a graphics card upgrade could be used with Nehalem boards.
so what if i get below, minus the quad core?

and is 8800gts 512mb the best card around that isn't extremely pricey?
Yeah, the 8800GTS 512mb is the way to go if you aren't feeling mad enough to pay up for a GTX.
how much is the price difference?

Well, over here it's $900 vs $600 USD, no idea what it is overseas.

2008-03-24 14:11:30

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ig: This topic seems to have no actual posts; +1,199|6796

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