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If it's an older mobo, it's likely for a socket 423 processor, and that'd be enough to disqualify it as a viable platform. Also, if you're running RAMBUS, or PC133 memory, you'd have to upgrade the memory in order to use a 2.8C.
So, you're looking at mobo, CPU, and RAM. Let's see what we got out there...
For a 2.8C, which would also be the processor I'd recomend (we're talking a few seconds difference in encoding benches for the dollar here) dollar for dollar. Those, retail from Newegg, run $187 US. Add to that a decent modern, well equipped board, (this would just be my personal preference), take the Abit IS-7. That runs $93.99 US. And for memory, I imagine more is better, so grab up a dual kit of Geil PC3200 for $92.00 shipped.
So, whas that make out to? $372.99 US. That should improve your encoding times considerably, and is definately a good price for an upgrade. But, there are a few other things to considerate before deciding that that is what you need to do to effect the most dollar for dollar performance increase. Maybe a better video card, for less money, could make the system perform as you like. And, if this is all still in an old OEM computer, other items become necessary, like a case and power supply. If the old system uses a PCI or AGP 1x-2x (I think) video card, then you're going to need a new video card, as well. This all adds to cost, but these things should be considered before such a sizable upgrade.
Hope this helps. Sorry so long. I'm tired.
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