defect SG I previously had a problem with my display(as some of you might know) and found out that my video card was faulty so now I have to replace a video card. My current PC is an old one, running Athlon XP and using GeForce 4 MX. I havent been updating myself with the newest technology news so I that's why I'm starting this topic I heard that now the newest technology is PCI express so my mainboard can't support. I figured that I might as well change my mainboard, CPU, and get a new PCI express graphics card instead of buying a new outdated AGP 8X card. But there are so many types of mainboard and CPU and graphics card out there....so many types...so like I've said I'm outdated. I hope to get a good mainboard and CPU which has got the most value for money at the moment. Or is it better to wait for the prices to drop? I guess I prefer AMD. What do you guys think? I need recommendations. As for graphics card...I'm not too sure. Perhaps I can use the old technology(AGP 8X) since they are cheap. But if that's the case I don't have to upgrade my computer. I'm quite in a dilemma now. I hope you guys are kind enough to help me get my PC up and running asap.
chanff8 SG How old is your computer? If its more than 3 years, might as well buy a new system, since you wanna change your graphics card, CPU and mainboard. Go for PCI-Express
defect SG Yeah I think getting the graphics card with the newest technology would be better...could you guys recommend? Like tell me the specifics like which type of PCI express or Brands/Model numbers? And what do u guys have to say about the mainboard and CPU? Sorry...there are so many types out there I'm having a headache really... My PC is more than 4 years old...actually running quite well(had changed power box and hard disk once) and fast. In fact its quite a pity if I just throw it away.
chanff8 SG Hm... I'm noob at hardware stuff. You don't have to throw away, may be able to reuse some of them
ndmmxiaomayi SG AMD mainboard is good nowadays, quiet and cool. You just get down to Sim Lim and go Fuwell (4th level). Get a brochure from them and read through to see what you want. For gaming, you can get a duo core mainboard. If you are using it for normal day-to-day work like email, playing simple puzzle games from Gamehouse, a single core mainboard will do. Fuwell price guide
deathscythe99 SG I totally agree that AMD Mobo is quiet! My bro's computer (which I fixed) has weird noises @ high pitch coming from the fan of the Mobo. Simply irritating.
chenc SG 10 years ago AMD is a cheap brand with low stability. Today, its proven to be as stable as, if not better performing than Intel. Heard of Vodoo or Vilocity? They are both the top brands of gaming PCs in the world. All of which are running AMD dual core.
Xcert SG what are ur present specs?...if U change to a new system with new mobo,grpahics card etc...there isnt much to reuse except HDD and disc drives if U choose to...I dont think U can/want to reuse the RAM since there are better RAMs out there since U last changed... can sell off...some people like me buy in old systems/parts to maintain their current system.
chanff8 SG I was about to ask that. I got my PC 4 years ago, running at 2.0GHz. Now the LCD spoilt for the second time alrdy
defect SG Hmm seems like AMD has improved a great deal over these past few years huh... But what is dual core? And are Gigabyte mobos really good? Many years back I think Asus was one of the best they say... Anyway...Damn...I guess I need to update myself...
defect SG Athlon 64/Athlon 64 FX(Socket-939)64-bit, Sempron(Socket-754)64-bit,Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core(Socket-939)64-bit,Sempron(Socket-754),Sempron(Socket A)... AMD's Athlon and Sempron alone got so many types...could somebody enlighten me please?
ndmmxiaomayi SG The different sockets just tell you what type of processors you should buy. Socket A ones won't fit into Socket 754 and vice versa.
