how do you...mother board

Rizzo · 09-17-2008, 04:30 PM

In my PC i currently have an AOpen AX4SG series mother board, specs are as follows

CPU: intel P4, 800mhz
Chipset: Intel 865G + ICH5
Main memory: DDR DIMMx4 (Dual DDR 400?)
Graphics: 8x AGP slot
Form Factor ATX

How do I know what I can upgrade my CPU graphics and ram to? I have always had a friend spec out a system for me but he joined the military and is no longer in the know.

Currently I have a P4 2.8, 1gig ram (512 2x), Radeon 9600 in my PC (think my PSU is 600w)

So I meet the minimum requirements but I’m sure I could use an upgrade. Rather upgrade then build a new comp. So if you could maybe show me a website that would best explain what my MB could use or give suggestions.

Thanks

Howling · 09-17-2008, 04:47 PM

There's really no point "upgrading" your pc.. The motherboard supports obsolete parts, it'll cost you less to build a new pc than to upgrade any of the parts.

Rizzo · 09-17-2008, 05:09 PM

figured as much, thanks

The Crowing · 09-17-2008, 05:25 PM

I agree with Howling. AGP graphics just doesn't cut it anymore. It looks like your motherboard would not even be able to support DDR2.

Tareith · 09-17-2008, 06:18 PM

Single core and AGP, yep; time to start looking at a serious upgrade/overhaul.
SATA II, multi cores, intel's upcoming chipset and cpu of doom, PCI Express 2.0 DDR3....there are a TON of reasons why you should just rebuild from almost scratch. Tho if you're serious about it, I'd wait for intel's new chipset and the Nehalem, assuming you can hold out that long and can afford it.

Well, unless you're crazy like me and you're already eyeing the new 6 core xeon. ^^

Ariel · 09-17-2008, 07:33 PM

Well out of topic but:
My plan is to upgrade my GPU + PSU, then when Nehalem??? idk how 2 spell it comes out and better GPU comes out i will get it >_<

Rizzo · 09-17-2008, 07:41 PM

will see what's out there when AION is released, then i guess i'll build a new pc and have this one as a back up.

09-17-2008, 04:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rizzo Officer Join Date: May 2008 Location: MI (Eastern Standard time) Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Class: Gladiator Legion: Elysium Race: Elyos	how do you...mother board In my PC i currently have an AOpen AX4SG series mother board, specs are as follows CPU: intel P4, 800mhz Chipset: Intel 865G + ICH5 Main memory: DDR DIMMx4 (Dual DDR 400?) Graphics: 8x AGP slot Form Factor ATX How do I know what I can upgrade my CPU graphics and ram to? I have always had a friend spec out a system for me but he joined the military and is no longer in the know. Currently I have a P4 2.8, 1gig ram (512 2x), Radeon 9600 in my PC (think my PSU is 600w) So I meet the minimum requirements but I’m sure I could use an upgrade. Rather upgrade then build a new comp. So if you could maybe show me a website that would best explain what my MB could use or give suggestions. Thanks

09-17-2008, 04:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Howling Basement Keeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lincoln, UK Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Race: Undecided Server: Undecided	There's really no point "upgrading" your pc.. The motherboard supports obsolete parts, it'll cost you less to build a new pc than to upgrade any of the parts. __________________

09-17-2008, 06:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tareith Star Officer Join Date: May 2008 Location: In the middle of an Oreo ^^ Blog Entries: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Class: Chanter Legion: Shopping Race: Undecided	Single core and AGP, yep; time to start looking at a serious upgrade/overhaul. SATA II, multi cores, intel's upcoming chipset and cpu of doom, PCI Express 2.0 DDR3....there are a TON of reasons why you should just rebuild from almost scratch. Tho if you're serious about it, I'd wait for intel's new chipset and the Nehalem, assuming you can hold out that long and can afford it. Well, unless you're crazy like me and you're already eyeing the new 6 core xeon. ^^ __________________ The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they're okay, then it's you. ~Rita Mae Brown She may be pretty, may be sweet, but ain't half as nice as rotting meat. ~Legend

09-17-2008, 07:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ariel General Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hialeah, FL Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Character: Ariel ( or any variation ) Class: Assassin Legion: Dark Order Race: Asmodians Server: Zikel	Well out of topic but: My plan is to upgrade my GPU + PSU, then when Nehalem??? idk how 2 spell it comes out and better GPU comes out i will get it >_< __________________ Nyerk!

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09-17-2008, 05:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rizzo Officer Join Date: May 2008 Location: MI (Eastern Standard time) Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Class: Gladiator Legion: Elysium Race: Elyos	figured as much, thanks

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The Crowing Officer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Class: Templar Race: Elyos Server: Undecided	I agree with Howling. AGP graphics just doesn't cut it anymore. It looks like your motherboard would not even be able to support DDR2.

09-17-2008, 07:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rizzo Officer Join Date: May 2008 Location: MI (Eastern Standard time) Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Class: Gladiator Legion: Elysium Race: Elyos	will see what's out there when AION is released, then i guess i'll build a new pc and have this one as a back up.

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