CPU recommendations?

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Hi there.

I previously bought my current computer from OC at the beginning of the year. I've now decided its time to upgrade my CPU and maybe other parts of my system if need be.

I'm mainly using it for gaming therefore it's focusing on that perspective.

Below is my current spec etc. so you can base it around that.

CPU: Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2180 "LGA775 Core 2" 2.00GHz (800FSB)
MB: Abit IP35 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
GPU: Leadtek GeForce 8800 GT 512MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express)
RAM: GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C4 800MHz Ultra Low Latency DDR2 Dual Channel Kit x2
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB SATA-II 16MB Cache
PSU: Corsair HX 520W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU
PSU-Cooler: Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro CPU Cooler
Case: Lian-Li PC-7A PLUS II Aluminium Midi-Tower Case
Monitor: LG L204WS 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor

What I'm looking for is a new CPU, I've browsed the shop and I just can't determine what to get. My budget is around £100-150 for the CPU alone and more if I require additional upgrades to my system e.g. memory, motherboard, GPU etc.

Also I have a vent (a fan attachment palce or whatever :P) on the top of my case as was wondering what fan would be best suiting there?

Anyways thats it, I hope you can help me with this and hope to hear from you soon in regards to what I should get.

Thanks :)
 
Hi and thanks for replying.

I've actually OC my CPU I jsut forgot to mention it :P it's currently running at 3ghz though cant rememebr the full details.

You mentioned getting the 4870, would I see a huge difference from my 8800gt? and which of the 4870 should I get?

If I was to get Click Here or Click here would I see a big difference or?

Finally any idea when the new intels would be coming out?

Thanks
 
Thanks again for your replies.

I actually have 4gb of RAM note the x2 at the end of the product :P

Anyways I might actually upgrade my CPU to a Intel E8400 however I may also purchase a new GPU though not sure which one to go for. Any pointers?

But thanks so far :)
 
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