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Re: What to do - Upgrade processor & Mobo or Graphics Card?
The guy asked a question and that was a clear cut one graphics card OR CPU/mobo. I don't think he's said so far it's likely he can do the whole lot. So even though I myself have suggested doing the whole thing it's pointless cos he can't afford it. So I answered the specific question he asked.
And the long winded post above was not strictly directed to anyone who has suggested to do CPU/mobo only has no one had, but more a detailed rebuttle to odd-ball and his "AGP is dead get over it" argument using Haggis6's scenario as an example.
There have been 5 or 6 of these PCI-e vs AGP threads lately and I've just got tired of seeing people say "AGP is dead you NEED PCI-e" and then walk away without backing up what they say with a single reasoned argument. It's totally confusing for people who are new to computers or people trying to get the best from their hard earned money.
And you bring up a good point about you need the cards to still support AGP which they aren't doing. Anyone building from scratch would be a loon to buy AGP but that's not the case here and the card he's going for (6800GT) is enough to last 18-24 months so by the time that rolls around you can then do the whole lot.
The trouble with PC's as well is that there is often a different answer for each individual scenario. Everyone has a different setup, different needs, different budget etc. That's what annoys me when people stroll in with a 1 size fits all generic answer. We all know PCI-e is better. But that's an answer to a different question than was asked here.
The guy asked a question and that was a clear cut one graphics card OR CPU/mobo. I don't think he's said so far it's likely he can do the whole lot. So even though I myself have suggested doing the whole thing it's pointless cos he can't afford it. So I answered the specific question he asked.
And the long winded post above was not strictly directed to anyone who has suggested to do CPU/mobo only has no one had, but more a detailed rebuttle to odd-ball and his "AGP is dead get over it" argument using Haggis6's scenario as an example.
There have been 5 or 6 of these PCI-e vs AGP threads lately and I've just got tired of seeing people say "AGP is dead you NEED PCI-e" and then walk away without backing up what they say with a single reasoned argument. It's totally confusing for people who are new to computers or people trying to get the best from their hard earned money.
And you bring up a good point about you need the cards to still support AGP which they aren't doing. Anyone building from scratch would be a loon to buy AGP but that's not the case here and the card he's going for (6800GT) is enough to last 18-24 months so by the time that rolls around you can then do the whole lot.
The trouble with PC's as well is that there is often a different answer for each individual scenario. Everyone has a different setup, different needs, different budget etc. That's what annoys me when people stroll in with a 1 size fits all generic answer. We all know PCI-e is better. But that's an answer to a different question than was asked here.
Makes NO SENSE WHATSOEVER.
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