Upgrade Cpu or Gpu?

[michaelvvmm]

Then I would suggest this CPU:
Newegg.com - AMD Athlon II X2 240 Regor 2.8GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM3 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

Why is the one you showed me cheaper than the athlon 5200+ brisbane? The one you showed me is 2.8 ghz and the 5200+ is 2.7 ghz why is that?

 

[b1gapl]

The 5200+ cost more because it's an old and outdated chip. Newegg tries to clear their inventory/stock of old products that way, while still trying to make a profit.

Besides, the one I showed is the Athlon II X2. And it's faster than the Athlon X2 5200+.

 

[Trotter]

Besides, the one I showed is the Athlon II X2. And it's faster than the Athlon X2 5200+.

Yep, completely new architecture. The 5200+ is 65nm, while the 240 is 45nm. Basically, the 240 will run rings around the 5200+, but it is cheaper to produce as the smaller die size allows them to end up with more chips per disk of silicon.

 

[philbar71]

after the CPU, go for this for a Graphics card. because you will not be able to find a 9800GTX for less than $70, even used.

Newegg.com - ASUS EN9600GSO/DI/512MD3/V2 GeForce 9600 GSO 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

 

[michaelvvmm]

after the CPU, go for this for a Graphics card. because you will not be able to find a 9800GTX for less than $70, even used.

Newegg.com - ASUS EN9600GSO/DI/512MD3/V2 GeForce 9600 GSO 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Okay thanks for all the help!