Upgrading Need Help

[thieflock]

My current build is:
AMD 3200+ 2.0GHz
BIOSTAR M9-6100
GeForce 7950GT
Samsung 160GB HDDR
1.5GB Corsair XMS

Ive been debating on whether I should build a new rig or just upgrade my processor. If I upgraded to a AMD X2 4000+ do you think I would be able to run games like Hitman: Blood Money smoothly because thats all I really care about. I'm not anticipating DX10 yet since there are no games for it. So basically the question is do you think I should upgrade the processor since I don't care about DX10 right now, or am I wasting my money?

 

[Good Ol' Ramos]

What's your socket? I assume 939. If so, you could go up to X2 4800+. It's roughly $200, but BOY is it worth it. Also, since it has a pretty high enough multiplier (12 I believe) OCing shouldn't be too difficult, assuming the PC is cool and well-ventilated.

 

[oscaryu1]

Its your choice. I guess upgrade if your on a tight budget.

 

[hermeslyre]

If you're on a budget upgrade your chip to a X2, as long as that motherboard is socket 939.

Another thing you could do to improve performance is overclocking.. just throwing it out there.