Upgrading motherboard, so many options so little money.

[Sulaco]

Wanting to upgrade, the actual CPU not sure if it's worth it.
Or if i should just go for this bundle? to replace the motherboard entirely with it?
[URL="http://www.pp.co.nz/products.php?pp_id=AA46797"]
http://www.pp.co.nz/products.php?pp_id=AA46797[/URL]

But i've no clue, My current PSU is a 500watt Cooler Master, Other Specs Here.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/27/2013, 00:25:04
Machine name: NEGROID-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.120830-0334)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model: G31M-S2L
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2180 @ 2.00GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.0GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3070MB RAM
Page File: 2866MB used, 3272MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 32bit Unicode

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Display Devices
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Card name: AMD Radeon HD 7700 Series
Manufacturer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Chip type: AMD Radeon Graphics Processor (0x683F)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_683F&SUBSYS_25511458&REV_00
Display Memory: 2290 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1011 MB
Shared Memory: 1279 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: ViewSonic VX2460 SERIES
Monitor Model: VX2460 SERIES
Monitor Id: VSC7D2A
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)
Output Type: HDMI
Driver Name: aticfx32.dll,aticfx32.dll,aticfx32.dll,atiumdag.dll,atidxx32.dll,atiumdva.cap
Driver File Version: 8.17.0010.1191 (English)
Driver Version: 12.104.0.0
DDI Version: 10.1
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail

[Taipan]

Thats a pretty good deal. What is your budget?

[GiGaBiTe]

You should reinstall Windows and use the 64 bit version. You're losing use of 1 GB of your 4 GB of existing RAM because you're using 32 bit Windows.

But that deal is pretty good, it would be a nice upgrade from your existing machine.

[Sulaco]

Budget is about $300, Was about to upgrade to 64bit this week, Thanks, Probably will invest in it.

[Taipan]

[QUOTE=Psychedelic-;40796748]Budget is about $300, Was about to upgrade to 64bit this week, Thanks, Probably will invest in it.[/QUOTE]

I dont know what you mean with invest. But just in case you mean buying windows 64 bit:
You can just download the 64 bit iso and install it with the same key as your current windows installation.

[Killervalon]

[QUOTE=GiGaBiTe;40793401]You should reinstall Windows and use the 64 bit version. You're losing use of 1 GB of your 4 GB of existing RAM because you're using 32 bit Windows.

But that deal is pretty good, it would be a nice upgrade from your existing machine.[/QUOTE]

more like 600-700 but whatever. Also, if you're buying new then Win8 is not a bad idea.

[Sulaco]

Would Win8 cause issues with modern games more then Win7?

[editline]28th May 2013[/editline]

I would consider if I can be pretty sure it will improve stability/gaming.

[GiGaBiTe]

[QUOTE=Killervalon;40799942]more like 600-700 but whatever. Also, if you're buying new then Win8 is not a bad idea.[/QUOTE]

4096-3070=1026 (1.05 GB)

[QUOTE=Psychedelic-;40807256]Would Win8 cause issues with modern games more then Win7?

[editline]28th May 2013[/editline]

I would consider if I can be pretty sure it will improve stability/gaming.[/QUOTE]

The only difference in Windows 8 is the removal of the Start menu and added Metro, plus a few under the hood changes that make some things slightly faster.

You already have Windows 7, and you can use the existing license you have for either the 32 or 64 bit version. It doesn't really make sense to spend $100+ for such minor changes.

[Taipan]

As Gigabite above me said. If you have win 7, there is no need to upgrade to win8.
If you are on XP or Vista, there is.
(you seem to be on 7 though)

[Sulaco]

Oh, I'll keep this in mind, I had faint idea that above was true.

Thanks.