CGTalk - What should I do ?

meepins

12-03-2004, 06:21 PM

Here, make a decision for me please I've thinking for a week and can't decide

My Spec

MSI i865PE MAX 800mhz Mainboard
Pentium-4 2.8ghz 800Mha cpu
Dual Kit 256mb*2 DDR-RAM (Major)
Maxtor 80GB hard drive
MSI FX 5200 128mb AGP Video card

Options

1. Buy a new computer next summer.
2. Upgrade to FX5700 LE add 512 RAM, get new comp next summer
3. Upgrade to 6600GT 512 RAM, get new comp next next year.

Thanks!
and if there is better option... let me know!

leas5040

12-03-2004, 06:56 PM

Uh...I would maybe upgrade your ram. I don't see a real need to build a new computer next summer from what you have. If your rig isn't working out for you, or is too slow, then maybe, but from what I see, you should be doing fine.

brudney

12-03-2004, 07:02 PM

add some ram (at least another 512 mb) and buy a new video card (gf6800 or 6800gt if you've got enough cash). everything else seems to be just fine. you can always buy a faster cpu some time in the future if 2,8ghz is not enough.

Vertizor

12-03-2004, 08:00 PM

What kinds of software are you using and what are you doing with it that would warrant an upgrade?

meepins

12-03-2004, 08:23 PM

I'm going to be using Maya, Photoshop, 3dsmax. And some games such as Doom3 and CS Source. I decided to go with Option #3 but I have 300 Watt Power. Do I need more Watt for 6600 GT?

Thanks

Rabid pitbull

12-03-2004, 08:39 PM

I thought the 6600 series was pci express. Don't think it would work on that mobo. I would suggest more ram and a 6800 agp, or a fx5900xt. I have a p4 2.8ghz, 2G ram, 6800 and run hl2 at 1280 x 1024 high settings. I get excellent refresh in XSI and LW no complaints, will be using this machine for some time to come.

forgot about the power supply, it may be a problem I would still recommend the upgrade path rather than buying new machine. Maybe update ram now and add a powers supply and video card when money is available. Try for at least 400W, personally I like the antec trupower line.

jeffthomann

12-03-2004, 09:10 PM

don't just buy a new computer for the heck of it... I'm still running on my 1.5ghz with 512 mb ram and all is well... I envy your 2.8ghz... kinda reminds me of that song about it breaking my heart when those rock stars smash a perfectly good guitar...

Phade

12-03-2004, 09:14 PM

I thought the 6600 series was pci express. Don't think it would work on that mobo
Actually, the 6600gt AGP just came out a couple weeks ago.
I would suggest boosting the total system RAM to at least a gig, and go grab the 6600gt as well . . .

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