New video card with older CPU

[morgs]

I am looking at upgrading my computer so I can run games better + run a lot more newer games. Currently I am using:

Video: Geforce 7950gt
CPU: AMD 3800+ 2.4Ghz
PSU: 500W
RAM: 2G

I will be getting parts gradually but was looking to see if the new Video card I was looking at would work with my older CPU for the time being while I waited to get my other parts (2-4 weeks)

New Video Card: ATI HD 4850
New CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E7400
New Mobo: ASUS P5QL Pro

Thanks in advance.

 

[PJ]

i have a 4850 with a 3200+, so yes it will work!

 

[PimpinPenguin]

A new Graphics card will work with an older CPU, only that your graphics card won't run as fast as it could due to bottleneck of the CPU.

 

[TwwIX]

What's your budget?

 

[Krynn72]

Make sure your current mobo has the right pci express slot.

 

[Asus]

Depends on the game. Lot of games have some kind of multithreading and so do graphic drivers so a single core cpu would be holding framerates back from what you may get with your new CPU. Although if the game just using 1 core then a 2.4GHz AMD will be fine. Of course the intel would still kick its ass even with one core tied behind its back.

 

[PJ]

how bout these for you new PC: (british website - find them somewhere else)

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/148715 -e5200
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/145707 -p45 mobo