xp1700 processor is "apparently" the most clockable (i know someone running one at 2.4ghz on water with the abit n force 2 board with onboard graphics (not the same board without) as this is real oc freindly, don't know about gfx cards my 4200ti in shuttle runs quite nicely 7000 on 3d marks 01se with a 1.7 celeron and 512 ddr.

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Thanks but need more help guys-

Whats the most cost effective processor/mem/mboard combo and what's the hottest budget video card available these days?

Sick of my slow computer- it's time for an upgrade. Hopefully some PC guru who knows what's hot and what's not currently will be able to reccommend an upgrade path for me.

Current spec:overworked P3 600 slot 1 overbussed to 840mhz(ish),512MB PC133 ram and an old NVIDIA MX with 32mb ram.

I deffo want to go the AMD route so save money so what CPU/Mboard combo can anyone reccomend, also what is the best BUDGET video card available to day chipset wise? Does anyone know of a good manufacturer card (Asustek always did overclockable cards back in my day) with overclocking potential?

All answers gratefully received as I am out of touch with the scene these days due to my retirement! (from IT)

edited to add: I want the best bang/buck ratio possible from this kit so no high end stuff for me I'm afraid.

[Edited by NACRO - 6/10/2003 9:24:55 PM]