I need a good processor for gaming

I want to upgrade my current processor but I'm not sure what to buy. I want a good and not over-priced processor for games like World of Warcraft and Starcraft and basically any game. I always notice this input lag with games and the motion is not so smooth. I'm not sure if the problem is caused by my graphic card or my processor. Please help!

Here are my some info about my PC:

OS Name: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model: EP41T-UD3L
System Type: x64-based PC
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz, 3000 Mhz, 1 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
Installed Memory (RAM): 4.00 GB
Graphic Card: NVIDIA GeForce GT-220 2048MB (3801MB as shown in the dxdiag interface)

Reply 1 : I need a good processor for gaming

Well, you're going to be limited by what your motherboard will accept, and since you have a P4, that means you're pretty much screwed on anything more recent like say a Core 2 Duo unless you replace the motherboard and likely the RAM as well. If your video card is AGP, then that will have to go too.

At the end of the day, you may as well just buy a new PC, because you'll be building the better part of one anyway to upgrade that thing.

Reply 2 : I need a good processor for gaming

You are pressing the limits of this machine and the tech available you can plug into this board.

Your choice of video card was some value unit that would allow you to run most things but you may want to try a much higher end GPU in the 200+ buck region.
Bob

Reply 3 : I need a good processor for gaming

You have a P4 current cpu, that suggests that mtrbd. won't support any type of multiple-core cpu which is what you will need. Get the new mtrbd. and hope everything else will swap over. I suggest you visit and review the specs of "gaming vendors" like IBuyPower, Alienware, CyberPower, Velicity Power, etc. or similar and check what they offer. Buy, what seems to fit wallet and your needs. Beware, if you build, take into consideration all aspects of the build, but pay attention to cooling, PSU and case too. IMHO, everything of your old PC will swap over except maybe video card if AGP. Now, the next step in good gaming is video so buy the best you can afford. I won't go into any models or what to buy because, any gamer is *NEVER* happy with the gosh darnest PC they ever get, they want more.

tada -----Willy