[DreamN]

Mild effort just for kicks and to make good use of a 27" LCD for some decent games. I just really see no reason to upgrade the motherboard.

Plus got a response on the HH forums that my motherboard actually wouldn't really have much of a negative affect on a new gen graphics card. If that's the case then seems I'm clear on what I'm able to get.

Now it's down to making up my mind on which graphics card would offer what I want at a good price.

I should add that I appreciate his advice. At the very least I'm learning what could better the system. I know if I drop coin this could easily be a above avg. "rig," but currently a little here or there should be fine.