What do I need to upgrade?

[MastaChiefa]

Posted on here a few times asking for help on getting a better build but I want something that will hold me over until I get a good PC.

Current specs:
CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E4500 @ 2.20GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.2GHz
Motherboard: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. 945GCM-S2C
Memory: OCZ Gold 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2G8004GK (Not 100% sure if this is the exact RAM I have but if it isn't, it's really close.)
Storage: WD Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
Case: APEVIA X-QPACK2-AL/500 Black/ Silver Aluminum Body/ Front Mask MicroATX Desktop Computer Case 500W Power Supply
Power Supply: APEVIA WIN-500XSPX 500W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (Came with case)

As it stands, my PC can run games like League of Legends with little amounts of FPS drops, if any. I recently was gifted Diablo III and it runs OK when it's about 75% of the size it is in full screen but I have my graphics turned all the way down and it kind of sucks :/ I have been looking into upgrades myself, and am thinking that I will have to upgrade the whole system because of the outdated mobo but I'd rather hold off on buying a new set up until I get my final build. Thoughts?

 

[Mephikun]

Well first off you're going to want a new PSU. Quote from the Power Supply Tier list:

"Tier five - Replace immediately. These units are NOT recommended for any system, no matter the purpose. Reference to higher tiered models for a better and potentially money-saving unit

Apevia"

There really isn't a whole lot you can do with your current build without wasting money if you're just going to build a new PC in the near future. Might I ask what your budget would be for a new computer?

 

[Joseph DeGarmo]

The only worthy upgrade you can get is a GTX 750 video card. Other than that, there's not much you can do with that PC.

 

[MastaChiefa]

I'm looking at a few builds at the moment.

This is the build I ultimately want:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Eisberg 240L Prestige 60.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Formula ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($292.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($189.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($509.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Want a Mountain Mods case.
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P2 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2345.17

About to head into work, not enough time to format this properly.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/MastaChiefa/saved/4vTv

This is one I am looking at to upgrade to it and then just replace parts to get to my final build. The mobo will run everything that I have on my 2k build, just fine.

Also, there should be an SSD in the last build I sent you. Same one as in my 2k build.

 

[Mephikun]

I think you would be very very happy with this build, maybe swapping out the motherboard for the one at the bottom of this post:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($145.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Dual FTW ACX Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1735.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-02 19:49 EDT-0400)

Possible change of Motherboard:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth Z87 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($234.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $234.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-02 19:50 EDT-0400)

If you really want the Maximus VI Formula, then you could go that that as well for another $60 or so.

 

[MastaChiefa]

May I ask why you changed the things you did?