a new CPU or a new GFX Card??

FireGL · November 12th, 2001

I like too uprgade my pc i'm thinking i got p3 500 and i want too upgrade GFX card or CPU

w/c should it be?

**Demigod** · November 12th, 2001

Your current specs (CPU, memory, videocard) would be helpful, as well as the CPU or GPU you plan to upgrade to. Your motherboard information would be helpful as well, since it'll be hosting the new potential CPU.

Ali · November 12th, 2001

U can see my specs below..........I recently upgraded Athlon 1.2.........and I have noticed great speed in epsxe and other games........but when it comes to heavy graphics I must say that it lags behind........if U want to upgrade them first go for a G-Force......but with upgraded CPU you will enjyoy working more except games.......if U only play games then go for the G-Force.......if not them CPU.......!

Ali

**Zephon** · November 12th, 2001

Well, which video card are you using now? Anything older than a Geforce would be your first choice for upgrade.

FireGL · November 12th, 2001

i only got tnt2 from asus.... thanks i think your right besides gf cards supports h tl i like the effects in max payne but my pc lag a lot in med settings

**Demigod** · November 13th, 2001

A TNT2 is just about right for a 500 Mhz PC. A videocard like the GeForce 2 would definitely boost frame rates, but the CPU would be a major bottleneck. Still, I think a videocard upgrade would be the best option. Also, if you were to get a new CPU then you might have to get a new mobo, depending on the chipset, which would cost another $100-$150.

**Zephon** · November 13th, 2001

I agree with Demigod79, a Geforce would be good, but your cpu would be the bottleneck of your pc. If you upgrade your cpu, surely your gfx card will be a bottleneck. That's my case. I don't want to upgrade my, cause I would have to change everything I will just stick to it until I buy a new one, and if I upgraded just one component, I wouldn't get the best performance of it.

FireGL · November 13th, 2001

you know i can go for gf3 but if i do that i cant buy a new cpu

or i go for gf2 mx then a new cpu w/c should it be

how about riser cards so i wont buy a new mobo

Ali · November 13th, 2001

Firegl........I have the same 3D card as yours.......but U can see my specs below.....I play Maxpayne.......with no speed slow downs.....and at a resolution of 1024x728.......at medium........and I am pretty happy with it.......but when it come to games with heavy graphics........it lags behind a bit..........well if you can go for an athlon XP......wih n-Force mobo......this way U will have a G-Force 2 card and a good new PC..........howz that.......!

Ali

Enigma1982 · November 13th, 2001

Upgrade your CPU....................
TNT2 still useful it not worth upgrade from TNT2 to GeForce with 500 MHz CPU

FireGL · November 13th, 2001

in that case i will go to gf2mx then new cpu? this seems better right? i'll get Gainward GF2 MX 400 VIVO

ebola · November 13th, 2001

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Originally posted by Enigma1982
Upgrade your CPU....................

exactly. i have a diamond viper 550. its a tnt card. really old stuff but i also have a p3@1240mhz and i can run epsxe at 200 fps

FireGL · November 14th, 2001

thats a good idea i'll spend my money in athlonXP and mobo

**Xeven** · November 14th, 2001

FireGL AthlonXP1600 at P7900 at rsuncomputers..

**liquid** · November 14th, 2001

also be sure to grab a gefoce2 gts while your at it. Geforce3 it's not but it's one hell of a card for about $70. :eek:

FireGL · November 14th, 2001

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FireGL AthlonXP1600 at P7900 at rsuncomputers..

is that the com shop link you gave me??

thanks i got P20,000 i think its enough for new mobo,proc and gfx card(GF2 MX ???)

xeven whats your suggestion for mobo available at that shop

**Xeven** · November 14th, 2001

FireGL: Epox EP- 8KHA+ Chipset: Via KT266A .. P5500 ..

FireGL · November 14th, 2001

whoa!!! thats good how much is a geforce2 gts?

**Xeven** · November 14th, 2001

Inno3D Tornado GeForce 2 GTS PRO 64MB DDR AGP - P6800

rsun doesn't have them so look somewhere else for these and you'll probably get cheaper prices too! or wait a little bit longer till the lower prices fan-out to the local stores with the intro of the ti500 and all..

FireGL · November 14th, 2001

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Inno3D Tornado GeForce 2 GTS PRO 64MB DDR AGP - P6800

errr!! i dont like inno3d products its equip w/ slow memory

i like asus or gainward :o but a little pricey

i'll check pc house at the west ave

November 12th, 2001	#1 (permalink)
FireGL I'm? Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: ======> Posts: 1,842	a new CPU or a new GFX Card?? I like too uprgade my pc i'm thinking i got p3 500 and i want too upgrade GFX card or CPU w/c should it be? __________________ Open your eyes and look within... Are you satisfied with the life your livin'?

November 12th, 2001	#2 (permalink)
Demigod これはバタスです Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,811	Your current specs (CPU, memory, videocard) would be helpful, as well as the CPU or GPU you plan to upgrade to. Your motherboard information would be helpful as well, since it'll be hosting the new potential CPU. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 2.66 Ghz (Yorkfield) Mobo: Intel DX48BT2 Memory: 2048 MB PC10600 DDR3 Videocard: PNY Geforce 9800 GX2 PCIe w/ 1024 MB GDDR3 Soundcard: On-board SigmaTel High Definition Audio Hard drive: 300 MB Maxtor & 1 TB Hitachi Optical drive: LG GGW-H20L (2x BD-R DL) OS: Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit)

November 12th, 2001	#3 (permalink)
Ali CoLD InSiDE Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Somewhere Posts: 2,613	U can see my specs below..........I recently upgraded Athlon 1.2.........and I have noticed great speed in epsxe and other games........but when it comes to heavy graphics I must say that it lags behind........if U want to upgrade them first go for a G-Force......but with upgraded CPU you will enjyoy working more except games.......if U only play games then go for the G-Force.......if not them CPU.......! Ali __________________ AMD Athlon XP 2100 @ 1.75 Ghz Gigabyte GA-7VA.XP VIA K400 1.25GB PC3200 System Ram ChainTech GeForCe4 TI 4200 128MB Creative SB Live! 5.1 2x WD Caviar 120GBs and -Rom1 Maxtor 40GB LiteON 16x DVD-Rw WindowsXP Professional-SP2 & Mandrake Linux

November 12th, 2001	#4 (permalink)
Zephon Key To The Universe Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 2,706	Well, which video card are you using now? Anything older than a Geforce would be your first choice for upgrade. __________________ But there is someone who remembers you Someone waiting for a sign that leads the way to you There is someone who will die for you Keep that in mind when the hope fails

November 12th, 2001	#5 (permalink)
FireGL I'm? Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: ======> Posts: 1,842	i only got tnt2 from asus.... thanks i think your right besides gf cards supports h tl i like the effects in max payne but my pc lag a lot in med settings __________________ Open your eyes and look within... Are you satisfied with the life your livin'?

November 13th, 2001	#6 (permalink)
Demigod これはバタスです Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,811	A TNT2 is just about right for a 500 Mhz PC. A videocard like the GeForce 2 would definitely boost frame rates, but the CPU would be a major bottleneck. Still, I think a videocard upgrade would be the best option. Also, if you were to get a new CPU then you might have to get a new mobo, depending on the chipset, which would cost another $100-$150. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 2.66 Ghz (Yorkfield) Mobo: Intel DX48BT2 Memory: 2048 MB PC10600 DDR3 Videocard: PNY Geforce 9800 GX2 PCIe w/ 1024 MB GDDR3 Soundcard: On-board SigmaTel High Definition Audio Hard drive: 300 MB Maxtor & 1 TB Hitachi Optical drive: LG GGW-H20L (2x BD-R DL) OS: Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit)

November 13th, 2001	#7 (permalink)
Zephon Key To The Universe Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 2,706	I agree with Demigod79, a Geforce would be good, but your cpu would be the bottleneck of your pc. If you upgrade your cpu, surely your gfx card will be a bottleneck. That's my case. I don't want to upgrade my, cause I would have to change everything I will just stick to it until I buy a new one, and if I upgraded just one component, I wouldn't get the best performance of it. __________________ But there is someone who remembers you Someone waiting for a sign that leads the way to you There is someone who will die for you Keep that in mind when the hope fails

November 13th, 2001	#8 (permalink)
FireGL I'm? Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: ======> Posts: 1,842	you know i can go for gf3 but if i do that i cant buy a new cpu or i go for gf2 mx then a new cpu w/c should it be how about riser cards so i wont buy a new mobo __________________ Open your eyes and look within... Are you satisfied with the life your livin'?

November 13th, 2001	#9 (permalink)
Ali CoLD InSiDE Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Somewhere Posts: 2,613	Firegl........I have the same 3D card as yours.......but U can see my specs below.....I play Maxpayne.......with no speed slow downs.....and at a resolution of 1024x728.......at medium........and I am pretty happy with it.......but when it come to games with heavy graphics........it lags behind a bit..........well if you can go for an athlon XP......wih n-Force mobo......this way U will have a G-Force 2 card and a good new PC..........howz that.......! Ali __________________ AMD Athlon XP 2100 @ 1.75 Ghz Gigabyte GA-7VA.XP VIA K400 1.25GB PC3200 System Ram ChainTech GeForCe4 TI 4200 128MB Creative SB Live! 5.1 2x WD Caviar 120GBs and -Rom1 Maxtor 40GB LiteON 16x DVD-Rw WindowsXP Professional-SP2 & Mandrake Linux

November 13th, 2001	#10 (permalink)
Enigma1982 Do not Disturb Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Bangkok,Thailand Posts: 1,808	Upgrade your CPU.................... TNT2 still useful it not worth upgrade from TNT2 to GeForce with 500 MHz CPU

November 13th, 2001	#11 (permalink)
FireGL I'm? Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: ======> Posts: 1,842	in that case i will go to gf2mx then new cpu? this seems better right? i'll get Gainward GF2 MX 400 VIVO __________________ Open your eyes and look within... Are you satisfied with the life your livin'?

November 14th, 2001	#13 (permalink)
FireGL I'm? Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: ======> Posts: 1,842	thats a good idea i'll spend my money in athlonXP and mobo __________________ Open your eyes and look within... Are you satisfied with the life your livin'?

November 14th, 2001	#14 (permalink)
Xeven A BIG BAD BATARD™ Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,517	FireGL AthlonXP1600 at P7900 at rsuncomputers.. __________________

November 14th, 2001	#15 (permalink)
liquid Ebichu! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Posts: 2,089	also be sure to grab a gefoce2 gts while your at it. Geforce3 it's not but it's one hell of a card for about $70. :eek:

November 14th, 2001	#17 (permalink)
Xeven A BIG BAD BATARD™ Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,517	FireGL: Epox EP- 8KHA+ Chipset: Via KT266A .. P5500 .. __________________ Last edited by Xeven; November 14th, 2001 at 09:49.

November 14th, 2001	#18 (permalink)
FireGL I'm? Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: ======> Posts: 1,842	whoa!!! thats good how much is a geforce2 gts? __________________ Open your eyes and look within... Are you satisfied with the life your livin'?

November 14th, 2001	#19 (permalink)
Xeven A BIG BAD BATARD™ Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,517	Inno3D Tornado GeForce 2 GTS PRO 64MB DDR AGP - P6800 rsun doesn't have them so look somewhere else for these and you'll probably get cheaper prices too! or wait a little bit longer till the lower prices fan-out to the local stores with the intro of the ti500 and all.. __________________ Last edited by Xeven; November 14th, 2001 at 11:00.

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