Would like a new CPU without upgrading m/o or memory AM3+

[krazyturk]

Hey Guys,
So from what I can gather, the Vishera chips are the ones I should be looking at, but either I'm not looking in the right place or well enough, but I find lots of conflicting information. I know enough to get myself in trouble however I'm not even sure that the Mo/Bo can handle the voltage requirements of Vishera...

My system

945 Phoenom II
8gb ripjaw 1600
MSI 890FXA-GD65
XFX 6870 Raedeon


I will probably upgrade the whole system in another 6 months or so (basically build a brand new one) however I'm looking for a boost now.
I play games for the most part, but I do dabble in some Video editing and recording/streaming while playing

Once I do build my new system, would it be better to get a single new GPU or crossfire my 6870? I know the X870's have traditionally always been very strong cards, (i.e. 3870, 5870)

 

[sdogg1m]

This hardware looks good to me.

I would recommend a SSD if you currently do not have one. That will most certainly bring the best performance boost.

 

[mastrom101]

I honestly wouldn't update the CPU. Wait 6 months to a year when Steamroller is released and build a new computer, with a new GPU.

 

[krazyturk]

I run 2 SSD's actually, one for windows exclusively, one for Games exclusively and then a terabite drive for storage.
I guess I'll wait for steamroller to steamroll into our lives

Thank you guys

 

[jaguarskx]

I am in agreement with mastrom101. Don't bother upgrading anything right. Just wait for Steamroller to come out before doing anything. By that time I would guess the Radeon HD 8xxx series will be available for sale.