ok, first my specs:
Sony Vaio w/ 3.6 ghz P4 w/HT (560J Prescott)
1 gig of 3200 DDR ram (400 mhz)
ASUSTeK motherboard model PTGD2-VX
XFX 7600 GT video card 256 GDDR2 MB PCIe (590 mhz core)
2 SATA 250 GB hd's @ 7200 RPM
I bought this PC about 2 years ago, but am now wondering if it's time I upgrade or if I should wait.. I currently use my PC for music composition and internet.. But intend to also start playing a new game coming out called "Supreme Commander".. After running 3DMark06, my PC only scored a 3350 on the overall tests..
If I do buy a new PC, I do want to see improvement in overall system performance, such as day to day stuff -- but also, in gaming as well.
I'm a little confused as to whats what these days, Intel has come out with several new CPU's since this one came out. The Core 2 Duo is a bit confusing as they advertise as 1.87, 2.13, and so on.. And if they are truely faster, I'm very uncertain how much faster.. Although, I do know my FSB is not as fast, nor is my memory speed, which is only 400 mhz and I believe the top is around 667 mhz at the moment..
I'm not looking to plunk down $5000 for a new system, so Alienware is out... would appreciate any suggestions you guys might have.
thanks
Sony Vaio w/ 3.6 ghz P4 w/HT (560J Prescott)
1 gig of 3200 DDR ram (400 mhz)
ASUSTeK motherboard model PTGD2-VX
XFX 7600 GT video card 256 GDDR2 MB PCIe (590 mhz core)
2 SATA 250 GB hd's @ 7200 RPM
I bought this PC about 2 years ago, but am now wondering if it's time I upgrade or if I should wait.. I currently use my PC for music composition and internet.. But intend to also start playing a new game coming out called "Supreme Commander".. After running 3DMark06, my PC only scored a 3350 on the overall tests..
If I do buy a new PC, I do want to see improvement in overall system performance, such as day to day stuff -- but also, in gaming as well.
I'm a little confused as to whats what these days, Intel has come out with several new CPU's since this one came out. The Core 2 Duo is a bit confusing as they advertise as 1.87, 2.13, and so on.. And if they are truely faster, I'm very uncertain how much faster.. Although, I do know my FSB is not as fast, nor is my memory speed, which is only 400 mhz and I believe the top is around 667 mhz at the moment..
I'm not looking to plunk down $5000 for a new system, so Alienware is out... would appreciate any suggestions you guys might have.
thanks