My system and should I upgrade

[fireforge]

My current system is a home built

Pentium(R) 4 2.4 GHz
8IPE1000 PRO - g
1 gig of memory 333 corsair memory <-- I think its 333
9800 non pro graphics card agp

I am running the new game oblivion at medium settings but it really lags at times. Do you think its a good time to upgrade? My computer is very non upgradeable.
Do you think its time to upgrade? should I hold off. if so what would you recomend. It kills me that It has no pci express

 

[NumenorLord]

I think you should buy a new computer. You could always use that one as a server or something.

Let's see: slow processor, slow memory, slow gpu, no pci-e, etc. etc.

 

[wayneakagod]

Well, do you have a budget? What parts will you be keeping from your current computer ( i.e what do you need ) ? If you can hold out for a while longer, socket AM2 will offer a future upgrade path ( AMD are the best for gaming at the mo ).

 

[HYST3R]

if your looking to play oblivion better than what its at now your gonna have to upgrade.

start by picking out a motherboard!

now is not a bad time to upgrade, you dont NEED to wait for conroe, AM2, vista, or any of that unless you have a specific reason to. its your personal choice.