Ga-m575li-s4 upgrade

[Rayje]

Computer is getting old and want to upgrade. What would be the modern equivalent of the above board? Also, would I have to replace my amd dual core processor if I do upgrade?

[absic]

It would be easier to offer advice if you could post back with details of your CPU and budget for a new board/system.

[Vezina]

Like absic said ,tell us more information about what you have now or what you want for the future.
What is the main purpose of your system ?!

[Rayje]

Will be running windows 7 professional
6 gb ram
Nvidia GeForce 560ti
And current processor which I'm debating if I should upgrade or not is: amd Athalon 64 x2 dual core processor.

I'd be using the rig mostly for gaming.

[Vezina]

Will be running windows 7 professional
6 gb ram
Nvidia GeForce 560ti
And current processor which I'm debating if I should upgrade or not is: amd Athalon 64 x2 dual core processor.

I'd be using the rig mostly for gaming.

6 Gigs means 3 sticks ?If yes i wouldn t advice it ,you will loose dual channel advantage.

For gaming you can also try the new FM 2 AMD platform.
It allows you to install your video card .The 5600K and 5800K APU-s have enough CPU juice for the GeForce 560ti.
Keep in mind that the board for FM 2 are not in a perfect state needing tweaks with future BIOS releases.

For the AM3+ i would get a 970A-UD3 (or a 990XA-UD3 for proper SLI ) and a FX 4170 CPU ,unless you are wiling to wait for the new AM3+ CPU-s that should arrive at the end of this month.