How much difference does the cpu make in games at the moment?

[MrMonkeh]

Hi Guys,

I just installed a EVGA 8800 gts 320 in Vista 32 and Im wondering if I've been a bit naive...

I've always thought that the cpu doesnt make that much difference so I stuck with my socket 939 athlon 64 3700+ - is that a bad idea?

I only ask as im a little dissapointed with performance in game like company of heroes and rainbow six vegas. I was hoping i could just max everything out running at 1280x1024, but its not the case

socket 939 cpus are limited - they only go up to x2/4400 - will this make a big difference? Any recomendations?

3dmark06 score is 5730 on all defaults

Mobo: A8n SLi
Ram: 2gb ddr 400, cas 3

Cheers guys,

Monkeh

 

[MrMonkeh]

so is it worth going for a 4400 x2 from an A64 3700? Bare in mind thats the best i can get on my 939 mobo...

Or will one of the lesser cpu's do (4200, 3800)

Cheers for your help