I would imagine that upgrading your cpu to a higher clocked dual-core AMD would raise your cpu score into the 2000+ range. The problem is that if your thinking up upgrading in the near future, you might as well get away from that 939 board. No real upgrade path. Obviously, right now it's a good time to switch to Intel, but even getting a AM2+ board with all the bells would be a better option than another 939 cpu.