brn2prgrm Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 Im looking at upgrading my current computer rather than getting a new one, at least for 6 months. Here's my current system specs: AOpen AX63Pro Motherboard Pentium 3 500mhz (o'c to 565mhz) 512mb SDRAM 15GB 5400rpm Hard Drive 5x/24x DVD-ROM drive 12x/10x/32x CD-RW drive Diamond Stealth III S540 32MB AGP Sound Blaster Audigy MP3+ Altec Lansing ACS33 Speakers Windows XP Pro I was thinking of upgrading the processor, getttiing a bigger HD and get a Geforce4 TI4200. I mainly use the computer for internet, email, programming, and moderate Photoshop and gaming(i.e. strategy games like Age of Empires and The Sims, along with Flight Simulator 2002 every once and a while.) We also have multiple users set up, with my moms account mainly for email and light internet. Im also a big fan of customizing my desktop, like WindowsFX, DesktopX, and WindowBlinds so I want something with good hardware acceleration. Any ideas on what I could upgrade for around $500 USD (give or take $150.) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Dorr Veteran Posted July 10, 2002 Veteran Share Posted July 10, 2002 OMFG, Get that Proc and Video Card OUT OF THERE QUICKLY! BURN THEM :D Seriously, that's all I see to be upgraded. Other than that and my unnatural craving for HD space (I'm going 360gb this fall :D), you should be fine if you go with like an AMD 2000+ and a GF4... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brn2prgrm Posted July 10, 2002 Author Share Posted July 10, 2002 Do you recommend getting get a new proc, or should I go ahead and buy a new mobo and processor? If I do buy a new mobo i'd want to stickw with intel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafonzken Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 The mobo, HDD and proc. Maybe DDR-SDRAM And the graphics... get a Parhelia and three monitors, should be kickin arse for Flight sims... :) Seriously A P4 with DDR and the HD, the graphics... if you're really into gaming get a Ti4200, otherwise get a secondhand Geforce3 or the good range of GF2 (donno the name atm, if i remember i'll post...): much cheaper and good enough imho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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