core2 duo upgrade help

I have a PentiumD 2ghzwith an 8800gt 512 and 2gbs of ram.I'm thinking of upgrading my processor now.My motherboard will only accept up to a core2 duo processor.My question is should I buy a fast core2 duo(and if so how long would it last me) or should I break down and buy a quad core with a new motherboard and possibly new ram if the ram I have now wont work?

its an Intel 945GCT-M its made by ECS.I guess what I really need to know whether it's worth it to buy a core2duo now or would I just need to replace that too soon?

core 2 duo's are certainly passed "future proof" however they still pack a punch if you want a common to find good preformance C2duo by all means get the e7400 (2.8ghz)

You can pick up a E7600 Which would last abit longer then a E7400. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115059 E7600 $145

You can pick up a E7600 Which would last abit longer then a E7400. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115059 E7600 $145

04dcarraher

You can pick up a E7600 Which would last abit longer then a E7400. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115059 E7600 $145

04dcarraher

0.13GHz is NOT a big difference FYI, you won't even be able to notice it.

Only Core 2 Duo CPUs with a FSB of 1066 or less will work with his motherboard. That means no E8X00 CPUs. His options are E1X00, E3X00, E5X00, E6X00 and E7X00 CPUs.kilerchese

in that case e7400-7600 would be his best bang for the buck.