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It’s possible the GPU uses PCIe... but as for the processor... I wouldn't bet on it being designed specifically for AM2+. I’m actually running one on a 754 socket myself... XD... and honestly, I might just be imagining things if he thinks he's made a point when he hasn't actually said anything at all...
1. Your computer specs are a total mess right now... I can't tell what motherboard you're running or even how much RAM you have. Do me a favor and run CPU-Z, then come back and update those details above so we actually know what we're working with.
2. There isn't much life left in the 754 socket (or maybe it's 939, since you didn't specify the motherboard model). You aren't going to find any meaningful CPU upgrades there; anything new would be impossible to find, so you'd be stuck hunting for used parts. Furthermore, there's really no point in dropping money on a high-end graphics card if the processor is too weak to handle it—you'll just end up with a massive bottleneck. You could potentially look into a dual-core setup if it happens to be a 939 board, but honestly, it's not worth the effort to hunt one down or install it. Basically, without more specific info from you, a real upgrade would require replacing the motherboard, the CPU, the RAM, the power supply, and the GPU. If you're looking to get rid of the whole rig, my advice is to sell it off in pieces... you'll move the parts much faster that way.
I hear you, but honestly, I don't see much point in running Windows Vista and Windows 7 in a dual boot setup... Everything you actually need on Vista is already available on Seven, and most of the stuff that makes Vista frustrating has been smoothed out by now... If you really wanted a solid setup, running Windows XP alongside Windows 7 would be a much better move...😉