While I don't run into many performance issues running modern games at mid-graphics & resolution, mobo/cpu and GPU are both in need of an upgrade. I'm just curious which would be more important to upgrade (for gaming).
Current Rig (64 bit):
CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3GHz
Mobo - MSI P7N SLI NVIDIA nForce (would need to upgrade for a quad core)
GPU - NVidia GeForce GTS 450
RAM: 8GB DDR2
PSU: CORSAIR Gaming Series GS600 600W ATX12V v2.3 80
Windows 7 (I have a vista disk and Windows 7 digital upgrade that I should be able to re-apply)
My budget at the moment is $400.
1) Would SLI'ing with GTS450 be cost effective to allow for mobo/cpu upgrade?
2) Would quad core cpu give substantial benefit? Is it required for a substantial GPU upgrade?
3) If you had $400 to burn, what would you get specifically?
THANKS!
Current Rig (64 bit):
CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3GHz
Mobo - MSI P7N SLI NVIDIA nForce (would need to upgrade for a quad core)
GPU - NVidia GeForce GTS 450
RAM: 8GB DDR2
PSU: CORSAIR Gaming Series GS600 600W ATX12V v2.3 80
Windows 7 (I have a vista disk and Windows 7 digital upgrade that I should be able to re-apply)
My budget at the moment is $400.
1) Would SLI'ing with GTS450 be cost effective to allow for mobo/cpu upgrade?
2) Would quad core cpu give substantial benefit? Is it required for a substantial GPU upgrade?
3) If you had $400 to burn, what would you get specifically?
THANKS!
, also you will need a 500-600 PSU to run those and a good pc case 
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