Re: upgrade or buy a new computer?

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I play mostly simulations... like F1-2002, and GTR, and MAME.

Not a fan of FPS. I got headache playing any of these.

But GTR really take a bite on my system. So, I am thinking to just burn
some cash and get a Dell.




"JS" <@> wrote in message news:OumG5gqgGHA.5088@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Are you a 'Gamer' or just use the computer for general purpose
applications?

JS

"bz" <nospam@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:O%2319YAigGHA.3572@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi,

I am not sure what I want to do. Upgrade the video card or just buy a
new dell.

I have a 2.8Ghz P4 w/ HT, 1Gig of memory, and a AGP ATI 9800 Pro with
128Meg.
Antec 350W power supply.

I have noticed that my 350W PS is running pretty hard with my 9800Pro.

My first plan is to upgrade the video card to a GeForce 7600, and upgrade
to a bigger power supply to drive the card. This will set back around
$200+$100 = $300 bucks

My second plan is to go all out and buy a new dell for $1400.

Should I just buy a new Dell XPS400 for $1400 (this one comes with a
nVidia 7800GTX)
or should I look for a better AGP video card?


The Dell comes with a 7800GTX but only comes with a 375W power supply.
Will that 375W enough? I don't want that fan inside the ps keeps
cranking high all day.

What do you guys think?









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