I want to upgrade for as little money as possible, while having the ability to expand in the future.
Here's what I've found:
Graphics Card:
http://store.yahoo.com/directron/nx7600gst2d256.html
Motherboard:
http://store.yahoo.com/directron/a8n32slideluxe1.html
Processor:
http://store.yahoo.com/directron/ada4200bvbox.html (Duel-Core)
or
http://store.yahoo.com/directron/ada4000bnbox.html (Single-Core)
This will get me away with about $700 -not too too bad. All my memory and other stuff I can move over no problem.
My question, is what is the difference between the processors? They cost the same, and the duel core is 2.2ghz, where the single core is 2.4ghz. Thats the only difference I can see, but there MUST be something else!
Also, what is the performance difference between duel and single core? Ie/ if I buy a game in the future that requires a 2.4ghz processor, am I better off with the 2.2 duel, or 2.4 single?
So confused!
Also, the Pentium D 805 was written up as the best Duel Core chip for the price (~$130), but I've read it isn't too good at games. Any feedback on this chip?
I wish to upgrade for Neverwinter Nights 2, as well as other next-gen type games like Oblivion and Star Trek Legacies as well.
Any feedback is much appreciated.
Here's what I've found:
Graphics Card:
http://store.yahoo.com/directron/nx7600gst2d256.html
Motherboard:
http://store.yahoo.com/directron/a8n32slideluxe1.html
Processor:
http://store.yahoo.com/directron/ada4200bvbox.html (Duel-Core)
or
http://store.yahoo.com/directron/ada4000bnbox.html (Single-Core)
This will get me away with about $700 -not too too bad. All my memory and other stuff I can move over no problem.
My question, is what is the difference between the processors? They cost the same, and the duel core is 2.2ghz, where the single core is 2.4ghz. Thats the only difference I can see, but there MUST be something else!
Also, what is the performance difference between duel and single core? Ie/ if I buy a game in the future that requires a 2.4ghz processor, am I better off with the 2.2 duel, or 2.4 single?
So confused!
Also, the Pentium D 805 was written up as the best Duel Core chip for the price (~$130), but I've read it isn't too good at games. Any feedback on this chip?
I wish to upgrade for Neverwinter Nights 2, as well as other next-gen type games like Oblivion and Star Trek Legacies as well.
Any feedback is much appreciated.