what to upgrade?

[colin]

Should I upgrade my GPU in rig 1 or upgrade the CPU?

GPU I want ATI 3870

CPU I want INTEL E8400

I only have money for one

rig 1
CPU: E6300
GPU ATI 1900 GT
WD 500 WD 80
22 inch CHIMEI

rig 2
CPU AMD 5000 B.E.
GPU Nvidia 7600GT
WD 250
17 inch Dell

 

[Vaanish]

Get the 3870.

 

[Invisible]

get an 8800gt 256mb or 512mb

 

[900RR]

gpu all the way.... 8800gt 512mb is same price as 3870 and better performance

 

[lazykiller]

Upgrade your GPU, if you upgrade your CPU you would still have a crappy graphics card in your second rig