Newbie advice

[multibit]

Hi Guys,

My current PC seriously needs updating, its not bad with older games but obviously its struggling with the new stuff.
The spec is
XP1800, 512mb PC2700 DDR,Siluro FX5200DT (128mb),A350ATX PSU

Would something like a 3000+ 64bit,Asus deluxe motherboard, Radeon 9800Pro be ok to run the latest stuff

Any advice much appreciated
BTW nice site

Leo

[Mr. Killjoy]

If you already know what to buy... the only advice I can give is that you'd better gather lots of cash

Oh, in fact I have another one: If you plan to buy a 9800 pro, stay AWAY from the 128 bit version, even if it has 256mb of VRAM. The 128 bit bus is a big choke point...

[multibit]

Originally Posted by Mr. Killjoy

If you already know what to buy... the only advice I can give is that you'd better gather lots of cash

Oh, in fact I have another one: If you plan to buy a 9800 pro, stay AWAY from the 128 bit version, even if it has 256mb of VRAM. The 128 bit bus is a big choke point...

Cheers mate
To be honest I'm not 100% what to get but the above was an idea, if it would be suitable then thats great, the price isn't too bad
So would I notice a big improvement regarding the performance?
Oh I'll I'll make sure 9800pro is the 256bit one

[The Captain]

I'm not a hardware guru, but I think you would see a bigger improvement if you invested in a better video card rather than a better proc. Your ram is good right now.

[multibit]

Hi,
Ok, so lets say I go for a better video card to start with, would the 9800pro be good enough or should I think about something even better? My FX5200 isn't exactly good is it
Sorry to sound a complete plank but I'd rather ask you guys before jumping in and buying something thats not much better than what I've already got

[KanedA]

did you thought about buying some console? they are way better for games (realy )

[Mr. Killjoy]

All FX cards suck with DX9 games, 9800 pro/XT is the best you can get without paying 500$ ... and it runs very smooth if your CPU doesn't slow it down.

[multibit]

Well I have X-box,PS2 and GC but all my mates have PC's and we enjoy a bit of deathmatch
My PC even struggles running SOF2 so it definately needs updating
I was just browsing at the various game piccies you guys posted, If I could get something similar to some of those I'd be more than chuffed

[Mr. Killjoy]

Kaneda... I doubt multiplayer FPS are as fun on consoles than they're on PCs. Only Goldeneye and Perfect Dark were really good

[multibit]

Originally Posted by Mr. Killjoy

Kaneda... I doubt multiplayer FPS are as fun on consoles than they're on PCs. Only Goldeneye and Perfect Dark were really good

I agree, I've tried X-box live for a while but to be honest its not as much fun as PC, don't know why though.
Halo2 is ok but I'm missing games like Doom3,HL2 etc

[Mr. Killjoy]

"don't know why though."

Mouse+keyboard > Gamepad
Also, you can't map custom maps or mod for console games

[multibit]

Originally Posted by Mr. Killjoy

"don't know why though."

Mouse+keyboard > Gamepad
Also, you can't map custom maps or mod for console games

True! Its also more fun playing against your mates they are not bothered about consoles