Is it worth it? =/

Laguna · 12-29-2002, 07:43 PM

Currently I have kind an outdated computer (who doesn't?) I have a Pentium 3 w/ 660 mhz w/ 320 mb of sdram , I also have a GF4mx420. I'm thinking about getting a new Intel mobo w/ a P4 chip(1.6-1.8 ghz?). Anyway the total will be around $200 and if I have any cash left over I'll get a GF4ti4200. My question is: Is spending this much money on FF XI worth it? With the new mobo (w/ P4 chip) REALLY enhance the gameplay that much?

Elite · 12-30-2002, 02:56 AM

The processor and the new graphic card should enhance it much more. Although I recommend getting a P4 2.0ghz and up.

Laguna · 12-30-2002, 07:57 PM

Couldn't I just overclock the 1.6 to 2.0 ghz?

Elite · 12-31-2002, 04:08 AM

You could but it's always a risk, and you need to buy coolers to do that safely without burning it.

Rhiana · 01-01-2003, 05:52 AM

it is absolutely worth it.... one thing, get a gig of ram.. i just grabbed it a few days back and WinXp needs it

still eats one third of my ram in optimal mode
The proccessor speed is not as important as simply stepping up to the faster bus <mobo>
Get Tweak Xp!! its your whip to make Windows jump through its hoops ^-^

12-29-2002, 07:43 PM	#1
Laguna Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 439 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 Posts	Is it worth it? =/ Currently I have kind an outdated computer (who doesn't?) I have a Pentium 3 w/ 660 mhz w/ 320 mb of sdram , I also have a GF4mx420. I'm thinking about getting a new Intel mobo w/ a P4 chip(1.6-1.8 ghz?). Anyway the total will be around $200 and if I have any cash left over I'll get a GF4ti4200. My question is: Is spending this much money on FF XI worth it? With the new mobo (w/ P4 chip) REALLY enhance the gameplay that much?

12-30-2002, 02:56 AM	#2
Elite Senior Member Brass Ribbon of Service Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,129 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 Posts	The processor and the new graphic card should enhance it much more. Although I recommend getting a P4 2.0ghz and up. __________________ \|Elites\|PLD75/RNG75/WAR37/NIN37/MNK54 Sandoria - Rank 10

12-31-2002, 04:08 AM	#4
Elite Senior Member Brass Ribbon of Service Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,129 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 Posts	You could but it's always a risk, and you need to buy coolers to do that safely without burning it. __________________ \|Elites\|PLD75/RNG75/WAR37/NIN37/MNK54 Sandoria - Rank 10

01-01-2003, 05:52 AM	#5
Rhiana Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 7 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 Posts	yes!! it is absolutely worth it.... one thing, get a gig of ram.. i just grabbed it a few days back and WinXp needs it still eats one third of my ram in optimal mode The proccessor speed is not as important as simply stepping up to the faster bus <mobo> Get Tweak Xp!! its your whip to make Windows jump through its hoops ^-^ __________________ Rhiana 20 Rdm/7 War - Bastok - Canada RAWR - For Tabbz! <waits patiently for arena style pvp> Better make it team-based too!!! ^-^

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12-30-2002, 07:57 PM	#3
Laguna Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 439 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 Posts	Couldn't I just overclock the 1.6 to 2.0 ghz?