Hi everyone,
System specs at present: 2.93 GHz P4 , Gigabyte 6800GT, 2 x 512 standard RAM (400mhz), 160gb hard disk, 775 mobo.
I am thinking of upgrading my processor and adding in another gig of RAM. People are telling me that the thing to get is a AMD 3500+, but, they also say that in 6 months it will just be the 'norm'. Therefore, I have heard talk about getting a AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ socket 939 Dual Core 2.2Ghz 1Mb and 1Mb Cache. People say that this will last me a good few years, and as I am a gamer, it will last for games that come out for at least, the next two years. Is this true? Will it work well with the new Windows that is coming out next year?
Also, is it worth the money if I have it? And will I see a huge improvement?
Lastly, anyone know a good motherboard I can get to be compatible with my specs and this processor?
I would really appreciate it if someone answered these questions .
Many thanks,
Amanat, 19/M/Uk
System specs at present: 2.93 GHz P4 , Gigabyte 6800GT, 2 x 512 standard RAM (400mhz), 160gb hard disk, 775 mobo.
I am thinking of upgrading my processor and adding in another gig of RAM. People are telling me that the thing to get is a AMD 3500+, but, they also say that in 6 months it will just be the 'norm'. Therefore, I have heard talk about getting a AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ socket 939 Dual Core 2.2Ghz 1Mb and 1Mb Cache. People say that this will last me a good few years, and as I am a gamer, it will last for games that come out for at least, the next two years. Is this true? Will it work well with the new Windows that is coming out next year?
Also, is it worth the money if I have it? And will I see a huge improvement?
Lastly, anyone know a good motherboard I can get to be compatible with my specs and this processor?
I would really appreciate it if someone answered these questions .
Many thanks,
Amanat, 19/M/Uk