Re: Looking for advice on a new System

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From: Robo29
Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 17:34

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> I've benchmarked both UT99 and UT2004 extensively.  I can say beyond a
> shadow of a doubt that the CPU is the bottleneck in virtually all
> cases.  The only time graphics would be a problem is if you were using
> integrated graphics.  The OP's 9600XT is *plenty* of vid card for
> UT99, but his Duron is certainly holding him back.  If he would shove
> in the fastest processor his current mobo would allow, he would see
> his framerates soar.

My Mobo (ECS KM400-M2) can handle up to Barton XP 2800+...and the max ram is 
pc2700 (2 Gigs) which I have a 512 pc3200 and a 256 pc2700 in there....so I 
may just get a 1 Gig stick of 2700 and sell the 512 to be sure there are no 
conflictions.
Robo29

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