Caught in this small processor that still 4 Hearts clocked at 2.83 GHz with 12 MB cache, consumption reduced by 64 Watts and 64 Bit instructions. Indeed this last point is very important because as it is compatible Windows 8.1, he took the opportunity in good condition. My config is to go with an Asus P5KPL / EPU with 4GB DDR2 RAM, three hard drives of 1TB 32MB Samsung, an ASUS NVIDIA GTX 680 2 GB all in a Cooler Master Case HALF 952 powered by 850 Watts CM. To cool in silence The Noctua S2 which leaves the 21 degree normal load. Tested applications and recent games, he has nothing to be ashamed to face CORE I Actuel, a roof, designed in OC ... In short it is not cheap, but instead of investing in a new config most expensive, not necessarily better, you to effectively boost your old machine and bring it to the current era, I FHD movies in bed without problems fluidity. I recommend !!!