best bet

Dom · Jan 2, 2003, 05:39 PM

With my current system (specs in my sig) what would be my best bet in doing?

Options:

1. Keeping my existing RAM, buy a P4 850 board and get a new P4 2.4B processor

2. Keeping my existing RAM & processor, buy a new P4 850 board & get a $250 video card.

3. Buying a new Athlon XP (266 bus), 512Mb DDR400 & nForce2 board w/ dual channel DDR support.

4. Keep my existing processor & video card and buy a board that supports 3200 RD-RAM (32bit).

5. Wait for Springdale chipset, prices for options 1, 2, 3, & 4 will go down.

Thanks, Dom.

UberLord · Jan 2, 2003, 05:52 PM

If you don't need to buy now, then option 5. I'd also say that black text on dark blue background is pretty much unreadable

digitalwanderer · Jan 2, 2003, 05:53 PM

Yes.

Dom · Jan 2, 2003, 05:55 PM

I find Dig's hard to read, that blue is blinding.

UberLord · Jan 2, 2003, 06:00 PM

I find his pink more disturbing

DriveEuro · Jan 2, 2003, 06:15 PM

Just get the new processor or get nothing. My opinon.

Dom · Jan 2, 2003, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DriveEuro
Just get the new processor or get nothing. My opinon.

But my current board don't support a 533 bus.

JavaFox · Jan 2, 2003, 07:54 PM

I'd have to say option 3. But you probably knew that.

Dom · Jan 2, 2003, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JavaFox
I'd have to say option 3. But you probably knew that.

Yeah, but I worry the 266 bus speed might hinder the proformance of the dual channel DDR. Plus, if I do that I would only be able to get an 1800+ Athlon. So I'm kinda better off with my current processor, at least for right now.

JavaFox · Jan 2, 2003, 08:06 PM

Why not get a Thoroughbred and do 10 x 200? Or 12.5 x 166?

Vampyromaniac · Jan 2, 2003, 10:31 PM

I'd say:

Definitely not 3 or 4.
If you can only get an xp1800 with 3, heh no point in spending the money. And I just don't think 4 will do too much for you, not like the others.

Probably 1 or 2 are cool.
1, if you're gonna overclock that sucker, but be careful of the Northwood Death Syndrome (or something) that I've heard of.
2 is an option because it will boost your gaming more than any of the others, I think. Heck, you could probably get a non-pro 9700! Probably more than twice as fast as your ti200 in something like UT2003

5 is always an option, but not always the better choice. Just use your best judgement

Necrosis · Jan 3, 2003, 02:59 AM

I'm going for door number 2.

Reason is you will notice the most difference with that upgrade. You maybe not able to get a Springdale board now but so what? You'll be able to use the Hyperthreading processors and can upgrade that later. Matter of fact you should be able to get a 850 board that will also support the faster rambus memory too.

Option 2 gives you room for upgrading and is cost effective.

P.S. If you don't game much option one would be better but with a 2.53GHz P4.

Jan 2, 2003, 05:39 PM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	best bet With my current system (specs in my sig) what would be my best bet in doing? Options: 1. Keeping my existing RAM, buy a P4 850 board and get a new P4 2.4B processor 2. Keeping my existing RAM & processor, buy a new P4 850 board & get a $250 video card. 3. Buying a new Athlon XP (266 bus), 512Mb DDR400 & nForce2 board w/ dual channel DDR support. 4. Keep my existing processor & video card and buy a board that supports 3200 RD-RAM (32bit). 5. Wait for Springdale chipset, prices for options 1, 2, 3, & 4 will go down. Thanks, Dom.

Jan 2, 2003, 05:52 PM	#2
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	If you don't need to buy now, then option 5. I'd also say that black text on dark blue background is pretty much unreadable __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

Jan 2, 2003, 05:53 PM	#3
digitalwanderer Colour Commentator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Highland, IN USA Posts: 5,619 Rep Power: 0	Yes. __________________ WTF is up with the sigs?

Jan 2, 2003, 05:55 PM	Thread Starter #4
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	lol I find Dig's hard to read, that blue is blinding.

Jan 2, 2003, 06:00 PM	#5
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	I find his pink more disturbing __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

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DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	Just get the new processor or get nothing. My opinon. __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024

Jan 2, 2003, 07:54 PM	#8
JavaFox E Pluribus Unum Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,203 Rep Power: 0	I'd have to say option 3. But you probably knew that.

Jan 2, 2003, 08:06 PM	#10
JavaFox E Pluribus Unum Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,203 Rep Power: 0	Why not get a Thoroughbred and do 10 x 200? Or 12.5 x 166?

Jan 2, 2003, 10:31 PM	#11
Vampyromaniac confutatis maledictis Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere dark Posts: 5,974 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	I'd say: Definitely not 3 or 4. If you can only get an xp1800 with 3, heh no point in spending the money. And I just don't think 4 will do too much for you, not like the others. Probably 1 or 2 are cool. 1, if you're gonna overclock that sucker, but be careful of the Northwood Death Syndrome (or something) that I've heard of. 2 is an option because it will boost your gaming more than any of the others, I think. Heck, you could probably get a non-pro 9700! Probably more than twice as fast as your ti200 in something like UT2003 5 is always an option, but not always the better choice. Just use your best judgement __________________ *Digitalis 3.3* Athlon 64 3000 // ASUS K8V SE Deluxe // 1024MB PC3200 (2-2-2-10 1T) ATI All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro // 20" Dell 2005FPW (DVI) M-Audio Revo 7.1 + Philips Acoustic Edge // Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 320/16 Western Digital WD3200KS + 120/8 Seagate 7200.7 NEC ND-3550A 16x DVD±RW + Lite-On 52x24x CD-RW Antec Sonata case // 480W Antec TruePower personal bests \|\| Aq'3: 46796 \| 3D'01: 20461 \| 3D'03: 6336 \| 3D'05: 2677 \| PC'04: 4605 \| PC'02: 7691,9092,1250

Jan 3, 2003, 02:59 AM	#12
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	I'm going for door number 2. Reason is you will notice the most difference with that upgrade. You maybe not able to get a Springdale board now but so what? You'll be able to use the Hyperthreading processors and can upgrade that later. Matter of fact you should be able to get a 850 board that will also support the faster rambus memory too. Option 2 gives you room for upgrading and is cost effective. P.S. If you don't game much option one would be better but with a 2.53GHz P4.