Ok, think I have my upgrade specs

[Tyguy]

I have switched these like 30 times but I think im finally happy.

Mobo
Processor
4 Gig Ram

Assuming this is what I get, I might have a hell of a time installing...it would be the first time I put a motherboard in

 

[The Brick]

Get a P35 mainboard for quadcores, they work much better with it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128050

 

[Tyguy]

Well, that doesn't have sli and is less overclockable than the one I chose...also the reviews are a little less positive

 

[The Brick]

Well, that doesn't have sli

correct

and is less overclockable than the one I chose

awfully wrong

...also the reviews are a little less positive

doesn't mean it's worse. and there's barely any difference.

 

[NeptuneUK]

There's nothing wrong with your original choice really, just go for it and get gaming!

 

[Tyguy]

Why/how does it work better with quadcores?

 

[NeptuneUK]

Wizard did it.

 

[Kyorisu]

Why/how does it work better with quadcores?

Sort of hard to explain, you'd be better off doing your on research on motherboard reviews/comparisons to find out.

 

[Tyguy]

Sort of hard to explain, you'd be better off doing your on research on motherboard reviews/comparisons to find out.

haha, thats what I did, and came here to see everyone else's opinion

 

[The Brick]

Only p35 boards can overclock acceptably with quadcores. The rest just jams when you push it a little.

 

[Tyguy]

Only p35 boards can overclock acceptably with quadcores. The rest just jams when you push it a little.

Not that I dont believe you, but source?

 

[CptStern]

I have switched these like 30 times but I think im finally happy.

Mobo
Processor
4 Gig Ram

Assuming this is what I get, I might have a hell of a time installing...it would be the first time I put a motherboard in

motherboard install is easy ..6 screws and that's pretty much it ...everything that goes with it takes a bit longer ...seriously if I could teach myself to build a pc anyone can

 

[DEATHMASTER]

I'd wait for the AM3 release, you're current setup is more than enough to last at least beyond that.

 

[Tyguy]

I'd wait for the AM3 release, you're current setup is more than enough to last at least beyond that.

Well, am3 processors would work in an am2 board, so thats not a big deal

plus i wanna go with intel this time

 

[Tyguy]

Just ordered my stuff, i switched to the p35 mobo, thanks brick