To Upgrade or not to upgrade?

[amythompson172]

This is my current config.

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2240249

I was thinking about changing my motherboard to LGA1155 H61 MSI H61M-P23 http://www.amazon.com/MSI-LGA1155-B3-Mo ... 004RPNM86/
My processor to Intel® Core™ i3-2100 http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i3-2100-Pro ... 004JEVGMO/
I only have 2 gb ddr2 ram and to get 2 gb more is more expensive than getting 4gb ddr3. but to do that i have to change my motherboard to newer model so as my socket.
My graphic card has 1gb gddr3 rest is on the picture.


My budget is around #230 not beyond that. but if you really suggest i spend more i might go beyond that point. I play a lot of games mostly new ones.
i would be thankful if you helped me out here

[Sttm]

I'd wait a few months and try and save up some more. If you can manage to save $10 a week to it that will be quite the difference.

Intel should be releasing new CPUs within a few months.

Also your graphics card is a very weak spot in your system, so saving up and getting a new GPU as well would be a good idea, or possibly getting AMD's next generation APU which is a CPU and Graphics in one chip. Right now is the tail end of the 2011 model year, with 2012 models rolling out in the next few months.

[Apoptosis]

Why not look at the Intel Pentium G850?? http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1672/15/

It costs very little ($85 shipped, which is $35 less than the 2100) and the performance is just slightly behind the Intel Core i3-2120 in gaming

You can get the Biostar H61 board for $44.99 shipped after rebate.

You can get some Patriot Viper Xtreme Series Division 2 Edition 1600MHz DDR3 CL8 Memory for $24.99 shipped after rebate.

Processor: $85
Motherboard: $55
Memory: $25
Total: $165

That leaves you with $65 and like Sttm said I'd save up for a better video card. The AMD Radeon HD 6850 is $119 after rebate, so save up for something like that.

[effx]

Onto my new build with the i7 3820 and thinking going with the ASUS Rampage IV Extreme Motherboard....

My last build was over a year ago, heavy into gaming, BF3, OC'n Video and 3D movies.....

Currently:
i7 940 - 1366
2.93 ghz
x58
6144 MB DDR3

2 EVGA GTX 480 SLI

Lemme hear your thoughts..
Ron