I posted something similar on the memory forum...but not really.
I have an oldie rig which consists of the following:
MSI Nforce 3 Ultra
6800 GT 256mb/256bit
2x512mb pc3500 in dual channel
AMD64 3500+
200gb SATA blah blah blah running win xp pro.
The rest is pretty much pointless to mention.
Ok, so I am thinking of upgrading my processor to a Opteron Dual core 170 which I heard make good overclockers. I'm set up on grabbing the new CPU.
Now here where I start getting "iffy". Obviously the Nf3 only supports AGP 8x, should I get rid of my 6800GT for a ATI 1950Pro 512mb/256bit AGP format?
It's difficult to think that I am spending 229 on an older format when PCI-E is out there for just around 50 bucks more. That being said should I just upgrade the CPU and hack it out with the 6800Gt and hope that the new proc. will relieve the GPU's workloads a bit?
Now, the memory ...the more and more I think or write about it I realize that I am fine with what I have especially when running winxp. If I were to upgrade I will stay with a dual channel and grab 2x1gb; but, that will mean spending 150 bucks more on an 2.5 year old rig.
In conclusion, I am leaning towards just a CPU upgrade and waiting on the AGP 1950 Pro to drop in price.
What do you guys think?
I have an oldie rig which consists of the following:
MSI Nforce 3 Ultra
6800 GT 256mb/256bit
2x512mb pc3500 in dual channel
AMD64 3500+
200gb SATA blah blah blah running win xp pro.
The rest is pretty much pointless to mention.
Ok, so I am thinking of upgrading my processor to a Opteron Dual core 170 which I heard make good overclockers. I'm set up on grabbing the new CPU.
Now here where I start getting "iffy". Obviously the Nf3 only supports AGP 8x, should I get rid of my 6800GT for a ATI 1950Pro 512mb/256bit AGP format?
It's difficult to think that I am spending 229 on an older format when PCI-E is out there for just around 50 bucks more. That being said should I just upgrade the CPU and hack it out with the 6800Gt and hope that the new proc. will relieve the GPU's workloads a bit?
Now, the memory ...the more and more I think or write about it I realize that I am fine with what I have especially when running winxp. If I were to upgrade I will stay with a dual channel and grab 2x1gb; but, that will mean spending 150 bucks more on an 2.5 year old rig.
In conclusion, I am leaning towards just a CPU upgrade and waiting on the AGP 1950 Pro to drop in price.
What do you guys think?
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