Processor speed same as in 2002 - worth getting new computer?

diduknowthat · 02-24-2006, 03:16 AM

yeah, I really wouldn't spend like 600 dollars on a gig of RDRAM, or w/e much you want add, remeber, you have to upgrade in pairs. I would just buy a whole new system.

**ceewi1** · 02-24-2006, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Purplehaze

I've been surprised so far at how little improvement has been made in processor speed.

These days, both Intel and AMD are moving into Dual Core processors for their high end machines.

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Basically is 3k worth it taking into account the increase in speed/performance I would get over my old computer at this time?

It depends a lot on what you intend to use it for. Your video card is about the most outdated component in your system, an AGP 6800GS, at under $200, or 7800GS would tide you over for a while, if you're not looking for max resolution in your gameplay.

For $1.5k, you can get a superb system

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