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klassic
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_ 		15. November 2005 @ 15:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I think I have reached the usuable end of my pc and am looking to upgrade. Here is what I am running right now:

Athlon XP 2000
Abit KX7-333 mb
1.25 GB RAM PC 2700 (I think its 2700)
120 GB 7200 ATA HD
Plextor px-716a dvd-r
Abit Silurio FX5200 128mb

Right now I am looking to change the motherboard and processor. I will look into faster ram at a later date. I am looking to spend $200 at most for cpu. I am not sure what is better Athlon 64's or Pentium 4's. The only gaming I do is Civ2, Panzer General, and Orion 2. I do a lot of dvd burning and photo editing. Here are the processors I am looking at:

Athlon 64 3500
Pentium 4 540J
Pentium 4 3.0GHz Prescott

Any help on picking a cpu would be appreciated. Also motherboard recommendations would be cool too.
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Deadrum33
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_ 		16. November 2005 @ 11:49 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Get the 3500 on a board with higher RAM speeds and have fun. You can add better later, and steal everything else off your old machine for a great upgrade.
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This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 16. November 2005 @ 11:52
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