What should I do about my CPU?

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nebulashadow

nebulashadow

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I recently bought a coolermaster hyper 212 plus cpu cooler for my AMD FX-8150 processor. When I was removing the stock heatsink, the chip flew and hit the ground. All the pins are straight but one pin on the corner broke off and it no longer works. I was intending on upgrading eventually anyway, but don't really have the money. What is the best AM3+ processor that I can get for gaming? I liked my 8150, and it sucks that I have to replace the whole thing for one stupid pin, but that is life. I am soooooo bored without my pc. I was considering getting an i5 3570k along with a motherboard that supports SLI-CFX and front USB 3.0 ports, but that would take even longer to replace. Although I do multitask and do some photoshopping here and there, gaming is my primary concern. Thanks to all.
 
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nebulashadow

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I currently have a Gigabyte 970A-UD3 motherboard.

 
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Not really. The motherboard still works fine though, it is only the CPU that is having issues. The pin that broke was a necessary pin, so it doesn't work anymore.
 
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The cheap option would be to replace the Cpu with something to get your through until you save enough to do the complete upgrade. since you currently do not have a running machine. I would grab a Phenom II x4 965 Be, for like 90 bucks, and get yourself up an running again.
 
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