Should I upgrade to an i7 gaming PC?

[Gamer4life_71]

Hello,

With all the hype around the i7,i5, and i3 cpu's.

Should I upgrade to an i7 Processor gaming pc or will my current build hold up for awhile yet? Note: Nothing is currently overclocked.

My Specs:

Thermaltake V9 VJ40001N2Z Tower
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Processor (12M Cache, 3.00 GHz, 1333Mhz)
OCZ RevoDrive X2 SSD 100GB (OS)
2x Seagate 750GB 7200.12 (Storage)
P5Q Pro Duo MB
HD6970 Graphics Card
8GB OCZ Reaper DDR2-1066 PC2-8500
Ultra MD3 Media Dashboard
HP BD Combo 240d Optical Drive
HP DVD Writer 1270t Optical Drive
VIA VT1708S @ Intel 82801JB ICH10 Audio Controller
Astheros AR8121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet Controller
CPU Cooler Hydro h50 cooler
850w Power Supply 24/20 Pin

Thanks in advance for any and all feed back. This was my first custom build.

(0_o)

 

[Outlander_04]

if your computer plays the games you want to play then it doesnt need upgrading

 

[Overclocked Toaster]

no, your computer is definitely great as is, no need to upgrade unless playing extreme resolutions/multi-monitors

 

[mjmjpfaff]

look into the costs anyways do you need it? i would wait to ivy bridge i think your system can hold out till then