Processor & SMPS Upgrade for Asus M2A74-AM

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I'm looking for a processor upgrade for this. This is my current PC I'm looking for a new one. As I'm looking for a new PC, this will be more like a backup/entertainment system for family. Also will be dual-booting Win7 & Ubuntu 64bit LAMP server.

Current config is
Athlon II X2 250
SMPS (not naming u will shoot me

)
Asus M2A74-AM
Corsair Value 2x2GB
Seagate 1 TB HDD (7200rpm)
Sony DVD Writer
Acer 15" LCD (1366x768)
Asus ENGT 520 SILENT
(test ran CoD: Black Ops for couple of hours never hanged with Win7 32bit )
Resolution was 1366x768 dont remember gfx settings.

These are the items that run of my USB ports
Canon LBP 2900 Printer
Canon LiDE 100 Scanner *
Belkin WiFi Dongle *
Seagate FreeAgent Go 250GB *
* powered of USB port

My questions are do I really need to upgrade CPU to run GT520. I mean does Athlon II x2 250 create bottleneck for GPU?
Also the local SMPS seems to be fine running all those but I'm doubtful.

Thanks
Raam

no need to buy a cpu for GT520 - Athlon II X2 250 is more than enough to run your gpu - for PSU look for either FSP Saga II 500 or Corsair Cx430v2 - both should be around ~2.3k ;-)

No. You donot necessarily need to upgrade processor. If you have budget or are not satisfied with your current processors performance you are free to upgrade

For psu get Fsp Saga II 500w@2k.

For GT 520 Do not worry. Thats a VERY low end card and X2 can handle it more than enough. I would say atleast till HD 6670 your proccy wont bottleneck anything.

buy a capable PSU so that in future if you want to upgrade, your upgrade path is clear. and also your rig will be safe.

Thank You all

Will be getting a saga or cx430 just to be safe.

@all this is more like standby machine, more for movies, music & backup. I'm looking for a totally new rig. Jaskanwar has given a nice config *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-components-configurations/147445-new-pc-45k-i5-560ti-amd-560ti.html

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