Need advice for selecting processor for upgrading my PC

Hi,

I'm going to upgrade my current PC(AMD Athlon64 + ASUS A8VMX+512 DDR1) with a latest one. My budget is 12K. I'm only need to buy "processor+mother board+ram".

I'm a software programmer by profession. I mostly uses it for doing programs in netbeans and playing songs in the background. also rarely for gaming.

Can you tell your opinion/feedback about the latest processors and its approximate price.

Thanks in advance.

Jyothis

You could add this to your choices now, Intel core duo ideal for multimedia and multitasking. intel E7500 is - 5000(INR). Or try AMD Phenom X3 8650... its price is at 4200 Rupee. This is a triple core and built in a new architecture.