Need some advice on what to upgrade to.

[Rucyn]

I have currently:
Mobo: NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 OC'd @ 3.0GHz (LGA 775)
RAM: G.Skill DDR2 800 4x1GB
GPU: EVGA 480GTX
HDD: Western Digital 1TB 7200RPM
PSU: Corsair 850w

Lately with some new games I feel my CPU is feeling the pressure. Is it time for me to upgrade, or should I wait?
Now I've done some looking around, and can't figure out really what to get. I believe if I was to upgrade my CPU, I'd need a new Mobo and some RAM.

The question in my mind is whether to go with AMD or Intel. Now I know that can be a "fanboy" topic, but I'd take a suggestion from both and compare it myself. I have a budget overall of about $500 (for Mobo/CPU), give or take.

Any suggestions?

 

[esrever]

get a i5-2500k and a good Mobo for OC and you will have the undisputed best CPU for gaming you can get for the price.

you should be able to get that for $300.

 

[o1die]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138319
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313086
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227725

Ocz isn't the best company to deal with, but my agility 3 runs fine in achi mode. Adjust the bios to achi before installing windows. Mailing in the rebate may void the warranty, but I did it anyway. Use the serial number sticker on the back of the drive, not the one on the package.

 

[rolli59]

I5 2500K http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
Asrock Z68 motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271
2 x 4GB ram http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

 

[Rucyn]

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