What kind of processor do you have?

You mean 512 megs of RAM? If so I go for it.

I can definatly tell you by experience the amount of memory makes a big difference in performence...if I told you my outdated CPU and the advanced games I played because of my 640 megs of RAM, you'd think I'd have a magical computer. I also really don't see much to warrent getting another GeForce 4 (although the Ti is better than the MX).


I pity da foo, thug, o villian that trys takin' over da world, then comes home cryin' to his mamma!
-Mr. T

It is an Athlon (no, I'm not changing this for a while)
Anyway, it's 1.3 gigs.

I do what I must, when I must...

what resolution do you think you'll be playing at?

1280x1024

Anyway, I think I'd be better off with the memory.

I do what I must, when I must...

Hmm, big price difference there.

GeForceTi 4200 is > $120
512MB SDRAM < $50

They are not really in the same category. I say get 256MB more RAM for $20-$30, and then go on pricewatch or newegg and get the Ti for cheap. Of course, I would recommend a Radeon 9500 over a GeForce4 Ti 4200 anyday, but you did not ask my opinion

One more thing, you dont really need to upgrade. Your computer will run Freelancer just fine. I say, if Freelancer is the only reason you are thinking of upgrading, dont bother. Maybe pick up another 256MB of RAM because 256 is pretty low, but dont buy a new graphics card. Prices are always coming down, so only upgrade when necessary.

Edited by - Arcticfox on 16-02-2003 08:07:55

Now let's add the fact that I'm Canadian.

all prices to the tenth power.

BAH! If this country wasn't the wuss of the world..........

I do what I must, when I must...

Depends where the money is from.

Definitely go for the RAM first. That will help you out a lot more overall.

However. if you are going to get the graphics card OR the RAM, and someone is buying it for you (i.e. not your money), be a little selfish and get the graphics card. They'll spend more money but you can probably work up enough money to get the RAM yourself and thus you get both. (Can anyone tell I was a manipulative teenager?)

IF you go for the graphics card, check out some reviews first. If you're going for the ATI Radeon 9500, make sure its the 9500 PRO. Otherwise stick to the GeForce. If you hold on a bit the GeForce's are going to drop a lot when the new one comes out in a few months

Check out this on the 9500 PRO. I personally like Tom's Hardware for all sorts of reviews and analysis.

http://www6.tomshardware.com/graphic/20 ... index.html

Good luck,

K

"If this is what you want to do, you'll do it, no matter how long it takes..........and usually the longer it takes the more fun you've had!"

Thanks you incredibly helpful people (Read: NOT sarcastic)!

Alright, now I know to take the memory.

I thought of the manipulation, but I need the remainder of my money to get Freelancer (memory ain't gonna do jack without the game).

This is the best community I've seen so far.

.......we seem to be evolving, or perhaps THEY were deevolving.....hmm......

I do what I must, when I must...

No prob. Good luck with the mem upgrade

"If this is what you want to do, you'll do it, no matter how long it takes..........and usually the longer it takes the more fun you've had!"

Hehe, while existing in a small online comunity of netzines for close to 2 years, i've come to the following conclusion:

The human gene pool needs chlorine

In a review in the Game magazine PC Gameplay (great mag if you can read dutch you have to read it it's great) they said the recommended specs were

A P-IV 1.7 GHz with 256 MB's of RAM and a 64 MB videocard (P-IV can also be replaced with Athlon equivelant)