PC Upgradation..

[alicemcline]

PC Upgradation

i would like to upgrade my PC..

present configuration:
MotherBoard: ASUS A7N266-VM (http://www.motherboard.cz/mb/asus/A7N266-VM.htm)
RAM: 2 x DDR 128 333 MHz
Processor: AMD Athlon XP 1600+

i would like to upgrade MotherBoard as well as RAM but, i find new motherboards arent supporting Socket A AMD..

can somebody tell me best available option for upgradation considering my budget being low and that i require PC for serious programming + gaming..

i can upgrade my processor as well if it fits into my budget..

[Pathik]

What is your budget? You will need to replace your motherboard, Ram and processor.

[alicemcline]

my budget it Rs 4000 to 5000..

[desiibond]

The best thing you can get for 4k-5k is an AGP graphics card.

1) 7300GT
2) Gecube X1600PRO (ati chipset)

[alicemcline]

The best thing you can get for 4k-5k is an AGP graphics card.

1) 7300GT
2) Gecube X1600PRO (ati chipset)

i thought i could upgrade my MotherBoard..
nvm i would wait for sometime before i upgrade..

but, can you tell me what should be estimated cost for upgradation considering i would have to upgrade my process [to get AM2 slot compatible processor] as well..

[desiibond]

for a decent gaming config, you need 12k

[alicemcline]

and for serious game programming?

[desiibond]

for 3D modelling, you need Quadro series cards and they will blow a real big hole in your pocket.

[alicemcline]

for 3D modelling, you need Quadro series cards and they will blow a real big hole in your pocket.

i understand.. :'(