You could allways try the transition route. Something like the Asrock 4 core dual VSTA?
http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.as...ual-VSTA&s=775
Run a new processor, including the Intel quad core, while still using your AGP card, and even your old DDR memory.
I have one and they're an excellent buy if your on an upgrade path while still wanting to use your existing hardware, but with the option of using PCIe at a later date.
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LGA 775 for Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium® XE / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D, supporting Quad Core Kentsfield processors
VIA® PT880 Ultra Chipset
Supports FSB1066/800/533MHz processors and H-T Technology
Supports Dual Channel DDRII667 (DDRII x 2 DIMM slots) and DDR400 (DDR x 2 DIMM slots)
Untied Overclocking : During Overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed AGP/PCIE/ PCI Buses
1 x PCI Express Graphics slot
1 x AGP 8X slot
Hybrid Booster - Safe Overclocking Technology
2 x SerialATA 1.5Gb/s connectors, support RAID 0, 1, JBOD functions
HDMI_SPDIF header, providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/LCD devices.
7.1 CH Windows® Vista™ Premium Level HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec)
Supports all features in Windows® Vista™ Premium
HD 8CH I/O: 4 ready-to-use USB2.0 ports, HD 7.1 channel audio jacks
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