Originally Posted by Portis
Upgrade in the order in which they wear out.
You won't gain much noticable difference with XT but wait till they start to fail and look into wheels and other things before you do. If it makes you feel better about your bike to match everything then go for it. I have read that the RD is most important and does the most movement so it is common to see XT RD with Deore FD etc. Save $ and ride