Andy-2004 Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 :) ok, il start by saying, im 14 and dont have THAT much money, however, its my birthday and november and it christmas at christmas, soo over the 2 + other saved up money i hope to get...300 - 350 £Now i know its very early to be thinking about this but to be honest im a little bored..My pc as it stands now is2.53GHz P4 (overclocked to 2.7(couldnt get any higher :angry: )Nvidia fx 5200 (not sure on details)512 (DDR SDRAM) PC2700330V PSUECS L4S8A280 gig Maxtor HDDIm thinking, new: Motherboard and processor, PSU, Graphics card, and RAMbut leaving one or another out to fit in with the buget is always an option...so really im asking does anyone know of any good shops for one thing but not another and i also need advice on what strictly needs upgraded and what is not a prioritythanks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christmascracker Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 What do you use the PC for Andy, do you play a lot of games?If that was me I would upgrade the graphics card, put in another stick of 512 and perhaps add an extra HDD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northamuk Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 It all depends on what you want to do with it, the cheapest option would be to just add another HDD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-2004 Posted August 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 I play alot of games, so your thinking the modo and processor are fine,so another HDD, graphics card,512 more ram, and a New PSU? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christmascracker Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 If you play a lot of games then a new graphics card and more RAM would be good. Your processor & MB are fine, just my opinion.Anothe HDD would be useful for backing up :) I have two and could never go back to just having the one.I had a GFX 5200 in this PC when I bought it and it did struggle playing the latest games. (well, tomb Raider, Angel of darkness to name one ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluecow Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 I play alot of games, so your thinking the modo and processor are fine,so another HDD, graphics card,512 more ram, and a New PSU?That's what I'll buy. But try and hold back for the January sales. The longer you leave it the cheaper it will be :rolleyes: the more you can buy.By buying more ram your games will load faster (UT2004 a example) a better graphics card will make it look really good, but a decent power supply is a must when you upgrade. I've got a 550 watt supply.Remember also by having a better graphics card you will also generate more heat, so look at cooling also. Check this thread out for the hassle I got by just upgrading the card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-2004 Posted August 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 well presuming im not bothering with modo and CPU,any one know any good sites for the rest of the stuff?also is ati an option or should I stick to my guns B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-2004 Posted August 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 I play alot of games, so your thinking the modo and processor are fine,so another HDD, graphics card,512 more ram, and a New PSU?That's what I'll buy. But try and hold back for the January sales. The longer you leave it the cheaper it will be :rolleyes: the more you can buy.By buying more ram your games will load faster (UT2004 a example) a better graphics card will make it look really good, but a decent power supply is a must when you upgrade. I've got a 550 watt supply.Remember also by having a better graphics card you will also generate more heat, so look at cooling also. Check this thread out for the hassle I got by just upgrading the card. My Pc doest stuff like that now,for example....Im loading up Battlefield Vietnam then for some reason i need to ALT TAB out of the game...when i click BFV to maxamize it i hear a pretty loud click from inside the computer then next thing i see the computer rebooting...So is that a sign of a crappy PSU? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluecow Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 ati all the way :) more FPS per pound.I like Dabs really fast delivery so dont pay extra for it. I got a 9600xt but watch the price of 9800 pro they are more than adequate.Have a look at these benchmarks to help you make up your mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 Whatever you decide to buy in the hardware line, leave it as long as possible as most likely the prices will be lower in a few weeks/months. An exception to this is memory which fluctuates all over the place - you have to keep your eyes on this and buy when you consider it is cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluecow Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 Im loading up Battlefield Vietnam then for some reason i need to ALT TAB out of the game...when i click BFV to maxamize it i hear a pretty loud click from inside the computer then next thing i see the computer rebooting...So is that a sign of a c**ppy PSU?Don't know about the click :o That does sound dodgy........ Dunno mine just overheated and cut out and would start for a few minutes (to cool down???).In the end I had to take it to the shop as a last resort (not happy-more money). The chap there said it was a number of things combined:Dust on motherboard (Took the side of to keep it cool previously)CPU Cooler (more dust got a noisy one now :( )Power supply (more dust)I can't say about yours but I'd definatly get something bigger sooner than later. A 5200 card isn't very good (no offence) and your only stress your system more by putting something more powerful on it.Buy a card with ram sinks on as well to keep it cooler might cost a bit more, but might be worth it, I will be next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-2004 Posted August 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 that last post confused me a little,you saying buying a new graphics card would be too stress full on my pc!!!???Or do you mean buyign a new graphics card without buying a PSU would be too much stress...or are you saying a new graphics card would be to stress full on my MOBO/processor :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluecow Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 Or do you mean buyign a new graphics card without buying a PSU would be too much stress...Yes to the above.Sorry for the confusion :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-2004 Posted August 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 ok good thats ok then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 If your going to be sticking a lot more stuff in. Get a new PSU for sure.what FSB is your mobo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-2004 Posted August 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 i have no idea? how would i find out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-2004 Posted August 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 If your going for a new motherboard, get something good.. p4 with HT technology, and 800mhz FSB. (Front Side Bus). That will probably be expensive, and not really needed. I recoment double your ram, add a new HD, and get a beefy PSU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackrat Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 Te effective clock figure is the FSB you are using at the moment.If you go back click on computer and click on overclock that will give you the CPU FSB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-2004 Posted August 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 so its looking like 512 more ram...graphics card....??????gig HDD (80?)(best value?) EDIT : http://www.lowestonweb.com/Products/Displa...3E-8E0FA94A07D4and a ??? (500?)PSU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blink_182_fan Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 Yeah that graphics card is a good deal and free delivery to all of uk (as far as i know) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-2004 Posted August 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 the reviews speak for themselveshttp://www.lowestonweb.com/Products/Displa...04-8D6A9C69C523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expertec Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 the reviews speak for themselvesThat's what reviews are for :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 160 or is it 120 hdd prob best value ram will prob speed things up alot and if ur gettin a new graphics card im lookin for one a bit better than mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 Get a mobo with PCI express so you can get 2 nvidia cards and hook them together!!!:drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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