New Cpu And Mobo For Overclocking

These are my current specs:
CPU: Intel Quad Core 2.33ghz Q8200
MOBO: Gigabyte EP45T-UD3LR
RAM: 2 X 2GB (4GB) Corsair Ram DDR3 (Dual Channel) (Model Number: CM3X2G1333C9D)
G Card: Nvidea 9800GT
PSU: 650WT (Coller Master)
Case: Thermaltake Armor MX+
CPU Cooling Fan: Titan Fenrir

I want to get a good cpu that can overclock to about 3.5ghz more would be better but 3.5 is great.
Im not sure whether to get a really good duel core a good quad an i5 or an i7 (not the really expensive i7's though) Could you give me a option from each. Here is where i will buy them from so choose which one would be best.
http://www.centrecom...e=1&cPath=36_62

Would i have to replace my motherboard or is that good for overclocking?
And if i get a new cpu will that stop the MOBO or ram from working?

 

In all honesty the only thing in your current spec that is bottlenecking your system is the CPU, its not a bad CPU but its not an overclocking chip, you would be much better buying another quad rather than spending £500+ on a new CPU, MOBO combo

i5 chips are only 4 core, i7 are 8 core 4x physical and 4x logical, both are still very pricey with the i5 being around £250 and the i7 at around £500

 

What about a good duel core like E8500 3.16ghz is that good for overclocking.
Or whats a good quad to get for oc'ing

 

Your Quad at stock speeds would beat a Dual Core overclocked CPU easily.
I would wait until the prices for the i5 or i7 chips come down and then maybe look into it then

 

How long would that take about 6 months?

 

It depends, normally when the technology is no longer considered 'the forefront' of technology so yes it will be within 6 months as Intel and AMD have new chips on the way