How could I improve my system?

decmatt · 27 Apr 2006 at 16:35

Hi

Feel that it is time for an upgrade, however my computer is pretty old now, but still feel it will do for a year until any more major changes come out (and plus ill have more money then). But what could i do to this system?

Intel Pentium 3.4Ghz (Northwood)
IC7 Max 3
Nvidia 6800 Ultra
1gb 4400 Ram
2 x 250gb HD
Audigy 2 ZS

Atm I am considering anotehr 1gb of ram and a new sound card but would like to here from you. Any ideas?

Thanks

SiriusB · 27 Apr 2006 at 16:57

Assuming its for gaming, maybe a better GFX card? Doesnt have to be top of the line but I am sure any newer card would improve things... Maybe a cheap dual core CPU? Intel has a 90 quid dual core cpu [cant remember which it is] that overclocks very well... however it could become a tad expensive if your current mobo doesnt support it.

I would probably just go for a newer graphics card and make that last a year

SiriusB

semi-pro waster · 27 Apr 2006 at 17:05

Since you can't really upgrade your graphics card much due to the fact it is AGP and you are socket 478 which rules out a new CPU then I'd say Ram is most likely to be the only effective upgrade you can make and shouldn't be too expensive..

A soundcard won't really improve performance but can be transferred to a new PC at least

thefranklin · 27 Apr 2006 at 17:16

Maybe upgrade to a raptor?
New monitor, or add another one?
New case if you don't like the way yours looks or want it to look better?

decmatt · 27 Apr 2006 at 19:31

Hi

Just wondering if I did a complete upgrade, what would i need new and what could I keep out my current system?

Thanks

SiriusB · 27 Apr 2006 at 20:53

HDD and sound card if your new mobo's on board sound is rubbish and you dont want an X-Fi

SiriusB