Need some advice regarding upgrades.

[FilledVoid]

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Computer:  [/b]
   Operating System   Microsoft Windows XP Professional  
   DirectX   4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)  

Motherboard:  
   CPU Type   AMD Athlon 64, 2000 MHz (10 x 200) 3000+  
   Motherboard Name   MSI K8M Neo-V (MS-7032) (5 PCI, 1 AGP, 2 DDR 

DIMM, Audio, Video, LAN)  
   Motherboard Chipset   VIA VT8380 K8M800, AMD Hammer  

Display:  
   Video Adapter   NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 (128 MB)  
   3D Accelerator   nVIDIA GeForce FX 5200  
   Monitor   LG StudioWorks / HiSync 700B [17" CRT] (151029103)  
   
Multimedia:  
   Audio Adapter   Realtek ALC655 @ VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller  
   
   Floppy Drive   Floppy disk drive  
   Disk Drive   ST380011A (80 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100)  
   Optical Drive   RI5455W VCT380Q SCSI CdRom Device  
   Optical Drive   SONY CD-RW CRX230ED (52x/32x/52x CD-RW)  
   Optical Drive   SONY DVD RW DRU-720A (DVD+R9:4x, DVD+RW:16x/8x,    

  Input:  
   Keyboard   Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard  
   Mouse   PS/2 Compatible Mouse  
   
  Network:  
   Network Adapter   VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adapter  
   Modem   IC+ 56k External Data Fax Voice Modem  
   
  Peripherals:  
   Printer   Canon PIXMA iP1000  
   Printer   Microsoft XPS Document Writer

So was thinking of upgrading my system. However as you must have noticed Im using a AGP card for my display. Now Im not even sure if any of these card are available any more but would you recommend gettign some memory and a new AGP card or a total rehaul which would include moptherboard processor and display card? I think I can afford upto 15 k maybe a wee-bit more if neccessary .

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Every dealer I ask in Kerala hasnt got any clues about display card. The last one said that the best card was a 6200 chipset and Im pretty sure there has to be something better than that.

Thanks in advance.
exx_2000

 

[FilledVoid]

OK so had a chance to go to a dealer since I went to Cochin. Heres the information I collected.

7600GT available after 2-3 days on order. I believe he said the price was either 6100 or 8100 ;/ not quite sure. After hearing the price I checked out the price for other parts. and found that

AMD AM2 processor 4400 (3500 )
Gigabyte Motherboard for it (3300 )
Memory 1 GB 1400 x 2 (2800) Corsair
Then the Display 8500 was only 6600 I believe the company he was refering to was XFX.

Can I use my old memory module from the above board which is most likely DDR and not DDR2

Any opinions on the 7600 GT ? Im thinking of finding the Zebronics / XFX dealer in Cochin and see if I can find out if old AGP cards actually cost that much ;/ .

 

[spikygv]

7600 is better than 8500 and xfx is better than zebronics.

check this
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?p=583609&posted=1#post583609

 

[infra_red_dude]

you can't use a ddr module in a ddr2 mobo. again yes, if you want a basic dx10 card get an 8400. if you are a gamer then get the at least 8600 else 7900/50 or at least 7600gt (7950 beats 8600). the 8000 series lower than 8800 score lower in performance than the 7900 series.

 

[FilledVoid]

Thank you for the advice. Then Im sticking with the 7600 and another RAM module for now and probably will upgrade when the system goes kaput .

 

[praka123]

XFX-buy ur h/w direct from rashi peripherals cochin with invoice bill.will be cheaper and u can be sure of gurantee too.rashi cochin is below south bridge.
just see rashi website for correct address.i had bought xfx 7300gt 3 months back from there.else buy from noveon systems(zenicon) pallimukku near atlantis near shipyard.BTW,I have 2 no.s of 512MB DDR-II RAMs not used resting if interested,pm me!

 

[The_Devil_Himself]

If you want to buy any XFX product then buy it from Rashi only........their support is awesome.

 

[mumbaiite123]

or incase u are thinkin of a more cost effective alternative...go for sparkle nvidia 7600gs...
its a real value for money !!
its nationally distributed by abacus peripherals
cochin contact no is 9447041158 mr satheesh..