cpu question

[threat3]

do u think if i upgraded my cpu which runs at 2.8GHz to one that runs at 3.2 i would get better preformance. my freind told me i wouldnt get any bettier frame rates or anything and that it would be a waste of money. here are my specs to my comp. if that helps any.
cpu- intel pentium 4 2.8 GHz
graphics- Nvidia 6800 256mb
hard drive- 160gb at 7200 rpm
memory- 1gb DDR2 at 400mhz
sound- audigy 4

if i dont need a cpu then i was thinkin of getting the 7800 BFG http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143042

what do u guys think thanx alot.

 

[philderbeast]

i would have to say that upgrading either your cpu OR gfx card would be a waste of money.

your current system would likly be hitting over 60 fps in most if not all current games so your not going to see much diffrence from either of these upgrades.

 

[threat3]

yea i do get good frames most of the time but call of duty 2 and fear i get some slow down. with all the graphic options all the way up of course.

 

[threat3]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116196
this is the cpu i was lookin at

 

[Flakes]

you would see more of an improvement upgrading the GPU rather than the CPU in those games.

but be warned COD2 and FEAR are GPU intensive even i dont really get an average of 60fps in fear but COD2 seems to be ok.

 

[miks]

based from your spec. you havent indecated your motherboard. assuming you have a lousy board try to upgrade to a much better one, it will boost overall performance. If your seriously into games consider going Athlon64(s939) since A64 out performs pentium in games and run much cooler.

 

[ShortyNumber45]

sometimes adding or upgrading to a much faster RAM will give a big impact in performance.

 

[the_guru]

sometimes adding or upgrading to a much faster RAM will give a big impact in performance.

No, it won't do any difference in upgrading to faster RAM. It that is the case there is something else wrong with the system.

But adding memory might give better performance. But in this case he already has 1GB of RAM which is enough.

 

[the_guru]

i would have to say that upgrading either your cpu OR gfx card would be a waste of money.

your current system would likly be hitting over 60 fps in most if not all current games so your not going to see much diffrence from either of these upgrades.

Not true. A better graphics card will do much for his system, a CPU won't.

 

[the_guru]

Upgrading the CPU won't give you any notable performance gain in games.

Upgrading the Graphics card will give you much performance increase.

 

[mozzartusm]

Dont waste your money on the CPU. The graphics card is what you should concentrate on. If you want to run at 3.2Ghz then OC your current CPU.

 

[threat3]

so what do u think of this card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143042

 

[the_guru]

so what do u think of this card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143042

I would pick a card from eVGA or XFX. They are cheaper and if you want CoD2 you can buy it on the side and still get away cheaper.

 

[threat3]

wow look at the price difference http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150108
why is it cheaper all the specs. are the same i will probably buy this card.