I am trying to get some perspective on a bit of a problem.
I’ve been thinking about upgrading my computer, but I am not sure whether it would benefit more from a newer graphics card or a newer processor. I am leaning towards the card due to the overwhelming temptation to finally jump on dx10 bandwagon, but now have nagging doubts thanks to the processor being something I feel I skimped on when I built the thing.
In terms of newer GPU I am looking at something like an NVIDIA 9800GTX, whereas with a processor I haven’t really thought too much about it yet, thanks mostly to my own bloody indecisiveness.
I’d really appreciate any opinions on this.
My specs are as follows:
Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32 –bit)
DirectX 9.0c
Motherboard:
CPU Type: AMD Athlon 64X2 Dual Core 4200+ 4.21GHz
Motherboard Name: Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe
System Memory: 3072 MB
BIOS Type: Award 06/27/06
Display:
Video Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor [NoDB] (04856)
Storage:
IDE Controller: Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
SCSI/RAID Controller: Microsoft iSCSI Initiator
SCSI/RAID Controller: NVIDIA nForce 590/570/550 Serial ATA Controller
SCSI/RAID Controller: NVIDIA nForce 590/570/550 Serial ATA Controller
SCSI/RAID Controller: NVIDIA nForce 590/570/550 Serial ATA Controller
SCSI/RAID Controller: Silicon Image SiI 3132 SATALink Controller
Disk Drive: WDC WD16 00AAJS-00PSA SCSI Disk Device (149 GB)
Optical Drive: ASUS DRW-1608P3S ATA Device
PSU:
650W