upgrading?

gif · Jun 21, 2004, 07:29 PM

hi!
i have a problem i want to upgrade my vga card but i don't know if my cpu is good for it.
what do u think is better?
1. to upgrade to amd 3200+ with 512 pc 3200 ddr new mobo and 9800pro
2.or stick with my amd 2400+ with 512 pc 2700 ddr a7vxp gigabyte mobo and buy x800pro

now i have 9600 pro
please help me!!
sorry for my bad english

BurL · Jun 21, 2004, 07:41 PM

If I were you i'd go with option 1, you'll have an all around better system.

gif · Jun 21, 2004, 07:45 PM

10X
i forgot to say the computer is mostly for games
i burn dvd's but the main thing is playing games

Jalle64 · Jun 21, 2004, 07:51 PM

Hey! I agree that number 1 is the one to go with! But!

You should consider bying an AMD 64 3000+ and mobo k8t800 pro w/ PCI/AGP lock, and new 3200 memory and then buy the 9800pro!

ThatÂ´s if you have the doe!
BTW Wellcome to DH mate!

gif · Jun 21, 2004, 07:58 PM

ok
but still don't u think i will get more fps from x800 pro?
and 2nd what's the big deal with amd 64 games don't use that! right?

tnx for ur replys

pr0digal jenius · Jun 21, 2004, 08:33 PM

id go for option 1 and maybe consider 768MB ram, or even a Gig if you can affored it

gif · Jun 21, 2004, 08:38 PM

ok
i see u all think no1 maybe that's the right way
is 768 or 1 giga vs 512 is matter?

pr0digal jenius · Jun 21, 2004, 08:45 PM

yea...if you play a lotta games you'll notice a fairly good sized difference

gif · Jun 21, 2004, 08:52 PM

ok tnx
do u think 9800pro is good for the up coming games:doom3 hl2?

tastyweat · Jun 21, 2004, 09:02 PM

a 9800pro will have no problems with HL2, Doom 3 and Far Cry with respectable frame rates, I'd say option 1 aswell. Worth considering 1gb ram and also worth considering an a64 3000 - if you can warrant the extra expendature.

gif · Jun 21, 2004, 09:05 PM

ok got the idea :good overall cpu mobo and vga is better then
ok cpu mobo and very good vga
10x for the help!!

tastyweat · Jun 21, 2004, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gif
ok got the idea :good overall cpu mobo and vga is better then
ok cpu mobo and very good vga
10x for the help!!

well... that's the best for most people... tbh... I would get the x800pro myself - lol

When I got my 9700 a year last January - I had a pretty crappy system:

AMD 2000
256MB PC2100
60GB 5400rpm

... and I went and bought a 9700 - lol - that was overkill for that system - but still brought me pleasure - for overall performance the average mobo/cpu/gpu is the best bet - but for that little kick up the ass - the x800pro

the amd 2400 isn't a horrendous chip - and you have 512mb ram - perhaps an x800pro and an extra 512mb ram?

I dunno - I'm just listing a few options you have here - all depends on what you want.

gif · Jun 21, 2004, 09:23 PM

that's a good dum anser
i don't have the power to upgrade evrything
then u know when u change evrything nothung is working ?
but just the vga 5 min and u r dun and extra 512 is good and cheap

Drakon · Jun 22, 2004, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tastyweat
a 9800pro will have no problems with HL2, Doom 3 and Far Cry with respectable frame rates, I'd say option 1 aswell. Worth considering 1gb ram and also worth considering an a64 3000 - if you can warrant the extra expendature.

R u sure about that? I am assuming they all would run fine, IF most of the settings aren't on the highest, right?

Cyan007 · Jun 22, 2004, 09:16 AM

Well, I'd go with option 1. It will lead the way to your future upgrades and perhaps when the X800 comes down or maybe when you think about upgrading, a simple swap of the VGA cards is all that will be needed. Also, if you go with option 2, the problem with that will be you won't be getting the best experience you could get with it. I'm not sure if I'm 100% correct or not, but won't the other lacking features hold back the X800?

Danhill · Jun 22, 2004, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gif
hi!
i have a problem i want to upgrade my vga card but i don't know if my cpu is good for it.
what do u think is better?
1. to upgrade to amd 3200+ with 512 pc 3200 ddr new mobo and 9800pro
2.or stick with my amd 2400+ with 512 pc 2700 ddr a7vxp gigabyte mobo and buy x800pro

now i have 9600 pro
please help me!!
sorry for my bad english

I'd also go for no 1, thinks it's the best thing to do.

tastyweat · Jun 22, 2004, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Drakon
R u sure about that? I am assuming they all would run fine, IF most of the settings aren't on the highest, right?

Yes... well... judging on the performance of early builds it will do marvelously - look at the performance in Far Cry - Half Life 2 will run better than Far Cry - and Doom 3 will probably be similar - although most likely better as the majority of the game is set in doors in close confinements.

So... I'm about 99% sure that the 9800pro could run these games at the highest settings on a respectable resolution (1024x768 minimum)

Drakon · Jun 22, 2004, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tastyweat
Yes... well... judging on the performance of early builds it will do marvelously - look at the performance in Far Cry - Half Life 2 will run better than Far Cry - and Doom 3 will probably be similar - although most likely better as the majority of the game is set in doors in close confinements.

So... I'm about 99% sure that the 9800pro could run these games at the highest settings on a respectable resolution (1024x768 minimum)

Ok, thanks for the info, tastyweat. I sure hope so...

gif · Jun 22, 2004, 06:03 PM

ok so if u think the x800 proform best with amd 2400
then 9800pro it is
10q guys

Jun 21, 2004, 07:29 PM	#1
gif DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	upgrading? hi! i have a problem i want to upgrade my vga card but i don't know if my cpu is good for it. what do u think is better? 1. to upgrade to amd 3200+ with 512 pc 3200 ddr new mobo and 9800pro 2.or stick with my amd 2400+ with 512 pc 2700 ddr a7vxp gigabyte mobo and buy x800pro now i have 9600 pro please help me!! sorry for my bad english

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BurL Liver SUCKS!!!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 228 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	If I were you i'd go with option 1, you'll have an all around better system. __________________ If I had a bean burrito I would smash it all over my chest.

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Jalle64 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 231 Rep Power: 0	Hey! I agree that number 1 is the one to go with! But! You should consider bying an AMD 64 3000+ and mobo k8t800 pro w/ PCI/AGP lock, and new 3200 memory and then buy the 9800pro! ThatÂ´s if you have the doe! BTW Wellcome to DH mate! __________________ Stalin were so old that he was standing there Le(a)ni´n!

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tastyweat Lurking Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The void Posts: 4,794 Rep Power: 75 System Specs	a 9800pro will have no problems with HL2, Doom 3 and Far Cry with respectable frame rates, I'd say option 1 aswell. Worth considering 1gb ram and also worth considering an a64 3000 - if you can warrant the extra expendature. __________________

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Cyan007 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 212 Rep Power: 0	Well, I'd go with option 1. It will lead the way to your future upgrades and perhaps when the X800 comes down or maybe when you think about upgrading, a simple swap of the VGA cards is all that will be needed. Also, if you go with option 2, the problem with that will be you won't be getting the best experience you could get with it. I'm not sure if I'm 100% correct or not, but won't the other lacking features hold back the X800? __________________ Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2 Shuttle SN95G5 v3 AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Geil 1024MB PC3200 DDR400 (512x2) ATI AIW Radeon X800XT Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Seagate Barracude 500GB SATA

Jun 21, 2004, 07:45 PM	Thread Starter #3
gif DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	10X i forgot to say the computer is mostly for games i burn dvd's but the main thing is playing games

Jun 21, 2004, 07:58 PM	Thread Starter #5
gif DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	ok but still don't u think i will get more fps from x800 pro? and 2nd what's the big deal with amd 64 games don't use that! right? tnx for ur replys

Jun 21, 2004, 08:33 PM	#6
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	id go for option 1 and maybe consider 768MB ram, or even a Gig if you can affored it

Jun 21, 2004, 08:38 PM	Thread Starter #7
gif DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	ok i see u all think no1 maybe that's the right way is 768 or 1 giga vs 512 is matter?

Jun 21, 2004, 08:45 PM	#8
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	yea...if you play a lotta games you'll notice a fairly good sized difference

Jun 21, 2004, 08:52 PM	Thread Starter #9
gif DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	ok tnx do u think 9800pro is good for the up coming games:doom3 hl2?

Jun 21, 2004, 09:05 PM	Thread Starter #11
gif DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	ok got the idea :good overall cpu mobo and vga is better then ok cpu mobo and very good vga 10x for the help!!

Jun 21, 2004, 09:23 PM	Thread Starter #13
gif DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	that's a good dum anser i don't have the power to upgrade evrything then u know when u change evrything nothung is working ? but just the vga 5 min and u r dun and extra 512 is good and cheap

Jun 22, 2004, 06:03 PM	Thread Starter #19
gif DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	ok so if u think the x800 proform best with amd 2400 then 9800pro it is 10q guys