trying to upgrade. need advice.

taumpytears · September 23rd, 2009

Well I havent ben able to buy myself a new rig like i wanted. But i'm starting to think that i may be able to tweak my setup.

i could use some advice from you guys.

here's what i have... Abit NF-7 motherboard (ddr) nforce2 chipset
AMD duron 1.8ghz, 768 mb of ram
nvidia geforce 440mx wih agp8x

I know i need a graphics card. But which one for my setup?

Overclock the duron. is that worth a try? I like the nforce 2 sound setup. Digital out with 5.1 support and all. It seems to me like I might be able to keep up with my games with some tweaking on my current system instead of starting from scratch.

Also what would be a better processor supported by this type of motherboard.

Or is it all too old and weak and new motherboard time? any advice always appreciated.

gamefreak94 · September 23rd, 2009

Depends on what kind of games you want to run. For a casual gamer (who just play some old classic games occasionally), you might be able to make do with the current setup.

For modern games however, it doesn't stand a chance.

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**Cid Highwind** · September 23rd, 2009

Everything's out of date, like GF said above. I could only advise a second handed videocard like a GF6 / 7 or so, but with anything newer you're CPU limited anyway. Consider a new budget PC so you can OC a nice slow C2D and add a decent GPU to it.

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**SCHUMI_4EVER** · September 23rd, 2009

Save for a new system that's pretty much all you can do. It's badly, I mean very very badly outdated when you consider that my old system (which can still be seen in my profile) which itself is badly outdated was already at least 2 times as strong as your system.

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Squall-Leonhart · September 23rd, 2009

hmmmmm
i need a new nforce 2 mainboard for one of my other systems.....

you could get a Athlon2 620 kit for pretty cheap., then sell your current kit for profit... you'd be surprised the prices people will pay to get their hands on K7 parts.

Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-1153-TR GeForce GTS 250 512MB 256-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

modern ECS isn't that bad actually, they have really upped their quality since the NF4 years......

that doesn't include memory, hdd or psu though.....
but really... the K7 isn't enough for modern software.

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nanaya · September 23rd, 2009

If you want to play new games and modern emu then you need to change your CPU which mean changing your motherboard which also mean changing your RAM and quite possibly your VGA, or in other words, buy a NEW system.

FYI, most modern motherboard support digital out with 7.1 support, even the cheaper one.

taumpytears · September 23rd, 2009

ok.. i hear ya.. thanks guys...

so can i just swap a new motherboard in there (i dont know what socket type mine is?). or do i need to start with new power suppy and socket or whatever.

**SCHUMI_4EVER** · September 23rd, 2009

new everything....

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Squall-Leonhart · September 23rd, 2009

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Originally Posted by taumpytears

ok.. i hear ya.. thanks guys...

so can i just swap a new motherboard in there (i dont know what socket type mine is?). or do i need to start with new power suppy and socket or whatever.

Your looking at atleast $400-450 to overhaul that. thats including a replacement powersupply since i figure the one you have probably won't be compatible.

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taumpytears Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA/Pennsylvania Posts: 180	trying to upgrade. need advice. Well I havent ben able to buy myself a new rig like i wanted. But i'm starting to think that i may be able to tweak my setup. i could use some advice from you guys. here's what i have... Abit NF-7 motherboard (ddr) nforce2 chipset AMD duron 1.8ghz, 768 mb of ram nvidia geforce 440mx wih agp8x I know i need a graphics card. But which one for my setup? Overclock the duron. is that worth a try? I like the nforce 2 sound setup. Digital out with 5.1 support and all. It seems to me like I might be able to keep up with my games with some tweaking on my current system instead of starting from scratch. Also what would be a better processor supported by this type of motherboard. Or is it all too old and weak and new motherboard time? any advice always appreciated.

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gamefreak94 Die anime!! Die!! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: پاكستان <--- Urdu Posts: 6,271	Depends on what kind of games you want to run. For a casual gamer (who just play some old classic games occasionally), you might be able to make do with the current setup. For modern games however, it doesn't stand a chance. __________________ How to configure uTorrent for maximum upload and download speed?

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SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corrupt Rapist run South Africa Posts: 11,336	Save for a new system that's pretty much all you can do. It's badly, I mean very very badly outdated when you consider that my old system (which can still be seen in my profile) which itself is badly outdated was already at least 2 times as strong as your system. __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!

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Squall-Leonhart Behind ur girlfriend :D Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 18,884	hmmmmm i need a new nforce 2 mainboard for one of my other systems..... you could get a Athlon2 620 kit for pretty cheap., then sell your current kit for profit... you'd be surprised the prices people will pay to get their hands on K7 parts. Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-1153-TR GeForce GTS 250 512MB 256-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards modern ECS isn't that bad actually, they have really upped their quality since the NF4 years...... that doesn't include memory, hdd or psu though..... but really... the K7 isn't enough for modern software. __________________ VBA-M \| Xtemu \| NGOHQ \| Post Impact Productions \| TNHW \| XBCD 0.2.6 \| Satanic666's Emulator Compiles Don't be a NOOB, READ THE NGEmu/EmuForums Rules of Conduct Need Help with ePSXe? This is your first stop!. If you don't post all the required information, you don't get help. Everytime someone posts a romsite, God kills a beautiful woman. Last edited by Squall-Leonhart; September 23rd, 2009 at 16:39.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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nanaya :\| Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dipokusumo Posts: 576	If you want to play new games and modern emu then you need to change your CPU which mean changing your motherboard which also mean changing your RAM and quite possibly your VGA, or in other words, buy a NEW system. FYI, most modern motherboard support digital out with 7.1 support, even the cheaper one.

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taumpytears Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA/Pennsylvania Posts: 180	ok.. i hear ya.. thanks guys... so can i just swap a new motherboard in there (i dont know what socket type mine is?). or do i need to start with new power suppy and socket or whatever.

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SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corrupt Rapist run South Africa Posts: 11,336	new everything.... __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!