What is the best CPU for my AM3 motherboard?

GlenMicallef

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Hi
I'm looking for an upgrade of my cpu. My current cpu is AMD Athlon IIx4 620(didn't overclock as I don't have much cooling)
I was going to buy the bulldozer but then I realized it needs socket AM3+ which I only got AM3 so it seems I have to go with phenom. I noticed that I need a cpu upgrade because last week I upgraded my graphic card and still metro last light and some other games was very unplayable with constant very low fps. I think atm my cpu is bottlenecking my gpu. I was thinking about getting either the phenom IIx4 965 BE or phenom IIx6. Thanks :)


My specs are: CPU: AMD Athlon IIx4 620 2.6Ghz
RAM: 4GB DDR3
GFX: EVGA GTX 660 2GB SC edition
PSU: OCZ 750 W certified
Motherboard: MSI 770 C45