Memory or Graphics Card?

[markw]

I can buy either a graphics card (nVidia geforce 5200) or another stick of memory (256 MB). My current system has the following specs:
-Athlon XP 2400+
-256mb Samsung Ram
-DVD-ROM (16x DVD, 48x CDROM)
-VIA Embedded Graphics

Would the graphics card or the RAM give me more speed benefit?

p.s. I don't play games more complicated then AOE2 or CIV3, So its more for general/UI speed.

Thanks!
Mark Watson

 

[Tha Killa]

I can buy either a graphics card (nVidia geforce 5200) or another stick of memory (256 MB). My current system has the following specs:
-Athlon XP 2400+
-256mb Samsung Ram
-DVD-ROM (16x DVD, 48x CDROM)
-VIA Embedded Graphics

Would the graphics card or the RAM give me more speed benefit?

p.s. I don't play games more complicated then AOE2 or CIV3, So its more for general/UI speed.

Thanks!
Mark Watson

I think that the RAM will help you out more. My brother just got 1 gig of ram for his comp, and hes saying its much faster, and I'm planning on getting a gig of it too.

 

[SFR]

The least expensive way to upgrade your computer is by adding RAM to it.


If you are planning on playing graphic intense games then a video is always a plus... but for what you seem to need.. RAM is the best choice.

 

[Praetor]

p.s. I don't play games more complicated then AOE2 or CIV3, So its more for general/UI speed.

If that is true then the RAM is the best route. If you suspect that (your gaming preferences) will change before you upgrade again then get the video card upgrade