I am looking to upgrade my Sony Vaio from 2005, all I really need is a new MOBO and CPU/APU and video card (I'll upgrade ram, powersuppy, etc.. later.) The most I have is $225. I am looking to do some gaming like Minecraft FarCry 2 (FC3 if possible) Diablo II ( again D3 if possible) and am planning on installing mods with any games.
The most you cant get out of $225 is a mobo and an APU, but the thing that bothers me is since that things from 2005, it probably has weakass ram and PSU.
If I were you I'd just save and find a means of getting some dough to build something proper.