I built a computer about 1 1/2 years ago for gaming and general multimedia stuff, and it has worked very well but is starting to get a bit slower, and the multitude of programs I have started running for different purposes are starting to affect the performance.
Asus M2n-32 sli deluxe 570
Am2 x2 5200+ windsor w/ 92mm zalman
Geforce 8800gts 320mb
2 gb Geil ddr2 800
1 500gb WD
1 250gb WD
Onboard sound
EVGA indtube tv tuner
I use the computer for everything, work and play. Stereo, tv, gaming etc... What would get me the most value, upgrading the processor to a 6400+ and adding in a hd4850, or just straight up adding a 4870 in?
I like to run things with AA and at high settings so a 4870 would make a ton of sense, but I also want an improvement in my xp system performance, and I worry that upgrading a processor would be too much of a band-aid and just not worth it.
Thanks for any input.
Asus M2n-32 sli deluxe 570
Am2 x2 5200+ windsor w/ 92mm zalman
Geforce 8800gts 320mb
2 gb Geil ddr2 800
1 500gb WD
1 250gb WD
Onboard sound
EVGA indtube tv tuner
I use the computer for everything, work and play. Stereo, tv, gaming etc... What would get me the most value, upgrading the processor to a 6400+ and adding in a hd4850, or just straight up adding a 4870 in?
I like to run things with AA and at high settings so a 4870 would make a ton of sense, but I also want an improvement in my xp system performance, and I worry that upgrading a processor would be too much of a band-aid and just not worth it.
Thanks for any input.