Yet another upgrade question...

[coskuner1]

Hi all,

Its that time again when I sink some hard earned money into that never ending source of joy that is known as my computer.

Here is the question:

I have a 900 Mhz T-Bird Athlon with a Hercules Geforce II MX.

If I can only upgrade one thing, which one is the better deal:

Upgrade to 1.3 Ghz Athlon for about $150,-
or
Upgrade to Visiontek Geforce3 for about $340,-

Thanks for any input!

[This message has been edited by coskuner1 (edited August 01, 2001).]

[Dude]

Just a suggestion: You could get the new cpu
and a Geforce2 Pro for only $300. That's less than the GF3.

Anyway, If I was choosing between the GF3 and the CPU, then I would choose the CPU.

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[blk-sabbath-fan]

i'd get a 1.4 for like $10 more from newegg.com i just ordered mine oem for $165 shipped, for the video i dunno maybe get a 64mg vivo radeon and the 1.4 for a total of like $310

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ATI Radeon 64mg VIVO
Sound Blaster Platinum
Plextor 12X/10X/32X
Pioneer 16x DVD slot load
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[Phaethon]

All else aside, you will notice much more of an improvement in games upgrading your video card than your CPU. Right now there aren't many games that will stretch a 900 Mhz T-Bird coupled with a GeForce 3 (well, not unless you insist on playing in 1600x1200 or use FSAA). However, even with a 1.4 gig Athlon you will be handicapped if you use it with an MX.

If you are on a budget I would recommend keeping the CPU and purchasing a GeForce 2 GTS or comparable card. I just think the prices on the GeForce 3 are nuts.

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