🚀 go-pugleaf

On Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:11:12 GMT, "Robo29" <hard@work.ca> wrote:

>My current system is:
>- 1800 Duron
>- 768 Megs DDR Ram (512 pc3200 and 256 pc2700)
>- Ati 9600XT 128 Megs DDR AGP Vid Card
>- Win XP Pro SP1
>
>I know the beginner systems now blow the lid off my current setup, and since
>I only play UT99 I do not need the Top of the Line system either.  Basically
>I was wondering what the ideal system for running UT at max settings without
>dropping any FPS would be.  I am undecided between a Sempron 64 bit or a P4
>64 bit, or for the long run, would a Core 2 duo or an Athlon 64 X2 be the
>wiser decision.  Then again if I was to get the newer cpu's I would need a
>new Vid card since it's all about pci-x.
>So I have 2 choices.....Keep my 9600XT and get a Sempron or P4 based system
>or go for the core 2 or X2 based system and get a 7600 GT Vid Card.
>Any input would be greatly appreciated.
>TIA
>Robo29
>

One of the best sites on the net for hardware reviews is Tech Report.
They periodically do a system guide and spec out systems from low to
high end. They just came out with a new article in March, so the
hardware is pretty fresh. 

http://techreport.com/etc/2007q1/mar-system-guide/index.x?pg=1

The "grand experiment" sounds like it might be the best fit for you,
although the "sweet spot" system might give you some ideas as well.