Worth the upgrade?

[Chinny4290]

Hey guys. I have a question.

I currently have a AMD 64 4000+ San Diego Core @ 2.4 GHz with 3 gigs of ram, A8n-SLi Deluxe by ASUS.

My computer is slowly starting to show its age at 3 years (the break point in which computers are rendered completely obsolete).

I am on a tight budget and I'm just trying to upgrade my system slightly to last me until I can afford a complete makeover.

Is it worth it to upgrade from my 4000+ to a 4200+ X2? If so, Toledo or Manchester?

Should I spend some more to get a 4400 or a 4600? I would personally love an FX60 but those are running still near $400 for Socket 939

Need your help guys!

Thanks! Happy Holidays!

 

[Bobert93]

how much money have u got to spend

 

[Chinny4290]

If anything $150 bucks, no more.

 

[BrynF_UK]

in my opinion, save your money for a complete new build.

Unless there is an urgent need for a faster computer its not worth it - that $150 will be worth more to you when you get a new one than it is trying to make this one faster

 

[Chinny4290]

I dunno if I'd call this urgent, but I just bought a 8800GTS G92 512MB by eVGA and I don't exactly want to experience any bottlenecking when it comes to gaming (currently running two 6800GSs 256MB by eVGA in SLi) and I just want to play COD4 and Crysis on full settings.

It's going to be a while until I do a complete makeover, in other words a new CPU, Mobo, ram etc. Probably not going to even happen until the summer.

Also, I plan on getting a third HD and try tooling around with Vista (running XP 32 bit SP2 Pro currently) because I have to learn Vista one way or another at some point and I want to tool around with DX10 all before the makeover.

Thanks for your help BTW.

 

[worshipme]

If you want to upgrade now, the AMD 64 X2s are going for nothing even though they're not bad CPUs and anything from a 4000+ and up will go nicely with your shiny new 8800GTS. Your board uses the 939 socket, right? Consider this:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103543
You'll find them even cheaper than that if you search around though. Also have you considered upgrading to the AM2 socket? As if would give you a much larger choice.

EDIT: What about this: AM2 mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138082
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103775
65nm architecture so it would overclock well.

 

[Chinny4290]

Yea, as I mentioned in my OP, I'm going for the 4200+ X2 if anything. My question is should I spend "slightly" more to get a 4400+, and Toledo core or Manchester?

I would love to upgrade to socket AM2 but my budget doesn't allow for a new mobo and ram at the moment.

 

[worshipme]

Do you have DDR RAM, if so that's too bad. But consider the socket 939 4200 because you will definitely notice a performance increase especially when you get your 8800GTS. If you decide not to upgrade now, then as soon as possible it should be a new mobo/CPU and RAM combo if you don't have DDR2 RAM.
The difference between a 4200+ X2 and a 4400+/4600+ X2 would be negligible so save your hard earned cash and you can OC a 4200 to that level and beyond anyway.

 

[Chinny4290]

Yea, DDR400 RAM, 184 Pin PC3200

 

[worshipme]

Well, it's your choice but if it's going to be a while before you can afford a new mobo, CPU and some DDR2 RAM then I would recommend the 4200. But if you think that new platform is just another $50 away then wait and save up.