Dell Vostro 220s -> can i upgrade CPU for better game streaming?

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So, I just recently got into streaming League of Legends on twitch.tv. However, my game gets kind of choppy and I can't stream on good quality..

I was advised by another forum that upgrading my motherboard and CPU would be a good idea, but I have no idea how to go about choosing which ones would be best for my desktop..

So, my current setup is a Dell Vostro 220s desktop. I have a Sapphire 7750 HD low profile card in it as well. The case is a slim verson, so I'm not sure how I can go about choosing a motherboard. Also, I was wondering if just upgrading one (either CPU or MOBO) would be enough instead of buying both a new CPU and MOBO.

I think the PSU is 250 or 300W. CPU is Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 @ 2.93 GHz. and it has 3GB of Ram.
 
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Here is the review for " League Of Legends Performance, Benchmarked ". http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/league-of-legends-performance-benchmark,3484.html

From the review your cpu and GPU will handle the games easily. I think maybe the cpu or GPU is over heat, download and install the " HWiNFO " to see those temp. http://www.hwinfo.com/

Or you can try to optimize the PC, also make sure you have the newer game patch. http://en-us.reddit.com/r/leagueoflegends/comments/1l6tbj/the_ultimate_guide_to_increase_your_fps/

I forget if you want to upgrade the cpu ( for c2q ) or GPU you may need get the new PSU.
CPU: up to Quad Core Q8400, or E8400, etc.
Here is the review for " League Of Legends Performance, Benchmarked ". http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/league-of-legends-performance-benchmark,3484.html

From the review your cpu and GPU will handle the games easily. I think maybe the cpu or GPU is over heat, download and install the " HWiNFO " to see those temp. http://www.hwinfo.com/

Or you can try to optimize the PC, also make sure you have the newer game patch. http://en-us.reddit.com/r/leagueoflegends/comments/1l6tbj/the_ultimate_guide_to_increase_your_fps/

I forget if you want to upgrade the cpu ( for c2q ) or GPU you may need get the new PSU.
CPU: up to Quad Core Q8400, or E8400, etc.
 
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swishersweet

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I run the game fine on High settings with 100 FPS sometimes.. The issues begin when I start streaming my game on twitch.tv.
My GPU is fine with the power supply I have on it right now...

I just need suggestions and tips on how to go about with MOBO or CPU upgrades and how it would help (or if it would help) with my streaming.