So I bought a computer in 2004 (Not that old at all I know) pretty good 1GB, Prescott 3.0Ghz 800MhzFSB (Dell 8400).
Now its weakness: 1GB Memory for me is not cutting it at this point, and the X800SE Graphics card has only 128MB RAM and half the normal pipes I believe.
I love gaming and I also do lots of Photoshop/Dreamweaver/Flash use. Typically unless im in a game i have all three of those applications along with a few web browsers open.
Now my question should I go and buy more memory (Buy a 2 GB set im thinking crucial?) and a new graphics card? (PIC-E NVidia 7800GT is what im thinking). Put together its a hefty investment.
The alternative I was thinking was purchasing a new gaming oriented rig which would still perform well with my job duties (2GB RAM, 2x SLI 7800GT, AMD X2 4400 - I like the 2x1MB L2 Cache).
Ideas? Thoughts? The new rig would go for around $2500 give or take. The upgrades im guessing wouldn't be nearly as much probably $600-$800.
Other concerns i already have is does the dell have a good enough PSU? Jst last night my dell nearly blew I had to reset the power connectors inside! half the memory has already fried once to (Dell sent me replacement sticks -.-).
Advice/IDeas appreciated.
Now its weakness: 1GB Memory for me is not cutting it at this point, and the X800SE Graphics card has only 128MB RAM and half the normal pipes I believe.
I love gaming and I also do lots of Photoshop/Dreamweaver/Flash use. Typically unless im in a game i have all three of those applications along with a few web browsers open.
Now my question should I go and buy more memory (Buy a 2 GB set im thinking crucial?) and a new graphics card? (PIC-E NVidia 7800GT is what im thinking). Put together its a hefty investment.
The alternative I was thinking was purchasing a new gaming oriented rig which would still perform well with my job duties (2GB RAM, 2x SLI 7800GT, AMD X2 4400 - I like the 2x1MB L2 Cache).
Ideas? Thoughts? The new rig would go for around $2500 give or take. The upgrades im guessing wouldn't be nearly as much probably $600-$800.
Other concerns i already have is does the dell have a good enough PSU? Jst last night my dell nearly blew I had to reset the power connectors inside! half the memory has already fried once to (Dell sent me replacement sticks -.-).
Advice/IDeas appreciated.
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