Upgrading My Computer [Need Advice]

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Hey guys I was looking to upgrade my gaming computer from 2+ years ago. I live in Australia. (No Newegg / Amazon, PC Case gear is fine )

Upgrading:
Mobo
CPU
Ram
Graphics card when the AMD 7 series fully releases.

Budget:
$400

Current Specs:
Core 2 Quad 2.66Ghz (No OC) Q8400 (4cores, 4 threads)
P5q Se2 Mobo
Radeon HD 5770 Gigabyte
4gb DDR2 800Mhz (2x2 sticks)
650w PSU

Kk with that out of the way, i went to my local computer shop and they gave me a quote which is:
Intel Core i5 2500/3.3Ghz/6mb/LGA1155 - $227

MSI H61M-P21B3,s1155 2xDDR3 PCIe mATX - $79

2x CMv4Gx3M1A1333c9, 4GB DDR3-1333 - $22 each x 2 = $44

Total - $350 AUD

My question is, should I buy this and get a graphics card later on or should i choose another build, im questioning the mobo, i do not think it is compatible with PCIe 3.0 which i think the radeon 7850 is (Guessing) the graphics card that ill be buying.

Are these prices overpriced? And is it worth going to a 2500K. I was looking at the AMD Bulldozer line of CPU's with cheaper prices, more cores and similar clock speeds, should i go with an AM3 build? Or stick with intel

If my current plan is not worth the money could you help me with creating a new one. Sorry im not the best with computers, i have limited knowledge in overclocking CPU's (BIOS)

Any help is appreciated
Sorry for typos
Thanks in advance

Reply to jimmybaws

A Z68 motherboard is much more versatile but will add cost .
The 2500 or 2400 are both powerful processors so only get a 2500k if you will OC

www.pccasegear.com.au

Reply to Outlander_04

processer :- http://www.pccasegear.com/index.ph [...] s_id=16531

its very good for overclocking and games powerful cpu.

mobo:- http://www.pccasegear.com/index.ph [...] s_id=18790

it has the integrated gpu when your gpu dies it will help.

ram:- http://www.pccasegear.com/index.ph [...] s_id=16509

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sunnk wrote :

processer :- http://www.pccasegear.com/index.ph [...] s_id=16531

its very good for overclocking and games powerful cpu.

mobo:- http://www.pccasegear.com/index.ph [...] s_id=18790

it has the integrated gpu when your gpu dies it will help.

ram:- http://www.pccasegear.com/index.ph [...] s_id=16509

For a mobo is this one good?
http://www.jw.com.au/asrock-z68-extreme3-gen3-p-2446

Oh and whats the difference with the ram?

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jimmybaws wrote :

For a mobo is this one good?
http://www.jw.com.au/asrock-z68-extreme3-gen3-p-2446

Oh and whats the difference with the ram?

yes that mobo will be also good but gigabyte is the better way to go this one is also a good mobo.

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.ph [...] s_id=18792

that ram has been customers award winning its an good one in cheaper price.

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