GPU vs. CPU

[ilikesimpsons]

Hi guys. I have a Gateway GT5468 (Yeah I know its not the best )) but I was looking at upgrades. Since I still have the stock PSU Im definitely upgrading that, and my ram is maxed out at 2GB with the ECS-945GCT-M3 V3 Mobo. I had the question though, would it be more worthwhile to up my CPU or my GPU. For the reference my current cpu is the stock Pentium Dual Core E2180 1.8 GHZ (Non overclockable due to factory limitations) and my current GPU is a crappy Nvidia 8400GS which still at the time provided a modest increase of the included 950 GMA.

So my final question is which to upgrade first. The CPU to this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115206 or my GPU to a Nvidia 9800GT?

Thanks, and all opinions are appreciated.

 

[Slacker7]

Many games today are very GPU demanding. I'd start with the graphics card first and then the cpu. Can that ECS handle either upgrade?

 

[ilikesimpsons]

Yeah, it can handle a max of 2GB ram (Im not sure, if youd like to look be my guest ). I know it can handle a C2D at the max with a 65-45nm die. I know it can handle the 9800GT

 

[vroom_skies]

If you want to game at all, which I take it you do.
In that case I would go for the GPU first.

 

[bcoffee20]

i found this page which has the specs of the mobo on it http://support.gateway.com/s/MOTHERBD/Shared/4006188R/4006188Rsp2.shtml

 

[daisymtc]

Video card!!
I suggest going for 4830 instead, purely for its price
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...Value=679:44946,679:42536&bop=And&Order=PRICE

ASUS EAH4830 $95, MIR $20 free shipping...

 

[ilikesimpsons]

Now that its decided I will get a GPU, which do you recommend, the 9800GT or the HD4830.

 

[KaBone]

Now that its decided I will get a GPU, which do you recommend, the 9800GT or the HD4830.

At gpureview.com you can compare the specs of both cards (or any 2 cards for that matter) side by side and decide for yourself.

 

[Dystopia]

i would do a little of both...

 

[Euklid]

I would recommend the 9800GTX OC+ , just because I'm using it

 

[ilikesimpsons]

Thanks, I decided on this for my GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150316 and this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153052 for my new PSU (My old one was 300W generic ))

Did I make a good choice? Any opinions appreciated