[ Outline ] · Standard · Linear+ Broke and looking for a good deal., need to up my PC

[Pikaporeon]

alright. i am at the moment fairly broke... ive got abotu $40 Canadian to my name

Heres my PC:
AMD 1700+
256 MB DDR SDRAM
ATI Radion 9200 SE Atlantis 128 MB DDR
Sound Blaster 16 PCI

i obviously have more than that, but those are the generic detals. im fine for HD space and what not.


Now, thats beginning to look a bit dated in some ways (especially ram)

I was wondering
A: what should my prioritys be
B: say i need a new processor/ram/whatever what would be a good compromise between price and power
C: Also im running up the specs on my Mobo, il grab them in full later. Its an Asus. How fast a chip can i drop in it? (il get more info on my board later)





Thank you

[Firewiz]

Im gonna say your cheapest things to do to get better results...

1. Fresh install of OS
2. double your RAM
3. Video Card (last generation ones are falling in prices now that all the new ones are out! That is if your a gamer)
4. Make sure your BIOS settings are tweaked to get the most speed outtta of what you have to include some overclocking!
5. Adequate cooling...i.e. more fans!

This post has been edited by Firewiz: Sep 8 2004, 06:38 AM