I have an old system that i'm looking to partially upgrade. This is a system that I have periodically upgraded bits and pieces over time. I originally built this system as a P4 1.4ghz socket478 like 8 yrs ago when it first came out. I've upgraded about all of it over time.
Currently I have a Soyo mobo socket 478 w/ AGP, 2gb DDR RAM, P4 Prescott 3.0ghz, and a GeForce FX 5900 (non-ultra).
I'm going to be playing mostly older games, such as Everquest and strategy type games, but may play some of the older FPS. I don't care about playing the latest FPS games - I don't want to spend a lot of money to do so.
I was hoping to upgrade my mobo (to PCIexpress) and graphics card to something newer. What would be a decent match for the processor I have? I'm hoping to do an upgrade for under $200. Just something to tide me over until I can save up for a proper machine.
What would you suggest my best bet be for an upgrade? Thanks in advance!!!
Currently I have a Soyo mobo socket 478 w/ AGP, 2gb DDR RAM, P4 Prescott 3.0ghz, and a GeForce FX 5900 (non-ultra).
I'm going to be playing mostly older games, such as Everquest and strategy type games, but may play some of the older FPS. I don't care about playing the latest FPS games - I don't want to spend a lot of money to do so.
I was hoping to upgrade my mobo (to PCIexpress) and graphics card to something newer. What would be a decent match for the processor I have? I'm hoping to do an upgrade for under $200. Just something to tide me over until I can save up for a proper machine.
What would you suggest my best bet be for an upgrade? Thanks in advance!!!