Need advice :)

[Gunner]

Ok I need some advice, I'm not satisfied with the current performance of my pc and I think there are only three options left right now. First here are the essentials:

Evo 4000 Workstation:

Pentium® IV @ 2.2 Ghz
Intel® 845 chipset, 400MHz FSB
1024 DDR PCI2700
GeForce® 4 MX 440

-overclock the cpu
-upgrade: P4P800 & P4 2.4C & Zalman 7000cu (then OC)
-wait

I just got my paycheck and I have a budget of 350 euros. I don't to spend it all on one graphic card (Radeon 9800 pro that is). What do you suggest?

 

[Ridic]

hrm, i dont know euros, but i suggest a new video card.

 

[crabcakes66]

well if your looking to go the upgrade to a 2.4c route, i would recommend looking at an Abit IC7-Max3 ..it looks very sweet.


remember ......you will need to upgrade your power supply also.


Upgrade your computer first.....then your gfx card.....thats what i would do.

 

[Hudson]

your graphics card needs an upgrade.

 

[Washuu]

i agree with the rest about the video card, dont mess with ur cpu, its great how it is now

 

[thehunter1320]

ya, everything except the video card is fine, i suggest the RADOEN 9600, good solid performance that hangs pretty close to the big boys. also about $158 (american dollars)

 

[SidewinderX]

Your cpu/mobo are fine. You video card is cripping you right now.

I'd suggest a radeon 9500 PRO if you can find one, otherwise get a 9600 pro (not powercolor thouhg, they're underclocked).

 

[Gunner]

Thanks for the advice guys I appreciate it

 

[Deuteros]

Euros are the same as dollars. Euros is 1,4 cent more powerful than dollar.

 

[Steven Q Urkle]

just get the graphics card.
youd have to get pc3200 ram with the p4c
someone suggested a ic7max 3 which is one of the most expensive motherboards dont bother

just get the 9800 and once the new chips come out from intel get them later for christmas or something