got cash to spend...help me

[RuButt]

me gots:


256mb DDR RAM
Radeon 9800 pro 128mb
1.4ghz
170gb HDD
48x OLD Cd-Rom (no dvd reader...)




so...whats important to upgrade in ur opinion?

this is a gaming comp btw..



oh...and i got a bank account where i put in cash to upgrade my computers...btw my server got 530gb HDD now ;)

but i counted wrong with a zero....so i was like rich....heh...so now im going on a shopping spree =)

[Glorfindel]

I would buy some more ram atleast 256 more :)

And a faster processor :D

[Mumblyfish]

Processor is actually fine, I believe. But sort out the RAM. If you're as rich as you say, go for a gig.

See if your motherboard can support Corsair XMS DDR SDRAM PC-3200. It's somewhat expensive, but a friend put 2x256MB sticks in... and my god, his computer runs like a dream. And this is on an AthlonXP1700+.

[El_MUERkO]

I'm using 512megs of Corsair XMS DDR 2700 and it does indeed rock :)

I'd definitely say memory first.

But then I'm a part buying junkie and I'm not allowed near tech parts websites or I end upgrading something.

[RuButt]

Originally posted by Mumblyfish
Processor is actually fine, I believe. But sort out the RAM. If you're as rich as you say, go for a gig.

See if your motherboard can support Corsair XMS DDR SDRAM PC-3200. It's somewhat expensive, but a friend put 2x256MB sticks in... and my god, his computer runs like a dream. And this is on an AthlonXP1700+.


how much is a gb of RAM theese days?

[shodanjr_gr]

First upgrade the ram. Give it one gig. Then ifu can afford it get a new CPU. 2.5 gigs would be fine. Finally if u dont have one already, grab a new Soundcard. I bought an Audigy 1 bulk for 35 euros. Combine it with a good speaker system (2.1 creative inspire rocks for its price) and ur set!!!!

[RuButt]

Originally posted by shodanjr_gr
First upgrade the ram. Give it one gig. Then ifu can afford it get a new CPU. 2.5 gigs would be fine. Finally if u dont have one already, grab a new Soundcard. I bought an Audigy 1 bulk for 35 euros. Combine it with a good speaker system (2.1 creative inspire rocks for its price) and ur set!!!!




hmm....apprc. total price?


anyone? =)

[Jesterthegreat]

Originally posted by RuButt
256mb DDR RAM
Radeon 9800 pro 128mb
1.4ghz
170gb HDD
48x OLD Cd-Rom (no dvd reader...)

IMHO

512mb RAM (minimum - 1024 if poss)
RADEON? *shudders* well if you like ATI i guess no need to update there
2.5ghz minimum (AMD > Intel :p)
HDD is ok unless you really abuse it (hell i somehow live on a 40gb :p)
cdrw / dvd combo drive will set ya back like £40 lol - worth doin IMHO


:Edit: priority - RAM then processor (then connection if you have 56k). as long as the hdd has enough spare space to through files around its all good there.

[RuButt]

Originally posted by Jesterthegreat
IMHO

512mb RAM (minimum - 1024 if poss)
RADEON? *shudders* well if you like ATI i guess no need to update there
2.5ghz minimum (AMD > Intel :p)
HDD is ok unless you really abuse it (hell i somehow live on a 40gb :p)
cdrw / dvd combo drive will set ya back like £40 lol - worth doin IMHO


im a hdd abuser :p


but i thought that 170gig on a gaming comp would be "OK"

enough for the mp3s & games :p


i store my movies and that shite on the server =)


but im still wondering if i really need DVD on this comp...as i got it on my other comp...

anyone know if any companies are planning on releasing games on DVD discs?

[Psychoninja]

Upgrade Ram first, if you can afford it upgrade you're CPU but chances are you'd have to get a new mobo too. Just get a barebone and use you're HDD, Vidcard, and whatever you want to bring over from your old computer.