New Build need advice

[Saša Rkman]

So basically I'd like to get a feel of how much of an upgrade this would be. I'd also like to know how well games will run with this new build.

Here is my current computer:
Dell Dimension E520 Product Details | Dell
Specs I bought:
CPU: CoreTM 2 Duo processor 4300
OS: Windows XP
RAM Memory: 1GB (Now 3GB)
HD: 150GB
Graphics: Onboard (Now Geforce 6800)
Sound: Integrated/Onboard

Things I added:
450W PSU
Couple extra fans

This is my new build:
PSU: Newegg.com - hec X-Power Pro 650 650W Continuous @ 40°C ATX 12V v2.2 / EPS 12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Power Supply
CPU: Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition Callisto 3.2GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Desktop Processor - C3 Revision HDZ555WFGMBOX
Mobo: Newegg.com - ASUS M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 AM3 AMD 880G HDMI USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
RAM: Newegg.com - Kingston HyperX 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Desktop Memory Model KHX8500D2/1G (2 of these)
HD: Using one from Dell PC
Graphics: Newegg.com - HIS IceQ H567Q1GD Radeon HD 5670 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity
Also using some other parts from the dell such as dvd drive.

Thanks for your advice!

Sasa

 

[Dave35k]

Are you still going to be using Windows xp or are you making the jump to 7? also why don't you go for a ddr3 mobo and ddr3 ram to future proof a little bit?

 

[Saša Rkman]

I plan on using Windows XP. I'm on a really tight budget as well. But how much of an upgrade do you think this would be compared to my current PC?

 

[Karimbo]

winxp wont make use of ram more than 3.2gb and xp boot times suck in general.

but the upgrabes would be beastly on these specs fo sho

i recomend 4gb ram and windows 7

 

[Saša Rkman]

Well after hearing that I'll definitely switch to 7. What's the max ram windows 7 64bit recognizes?