Upgrading Gaming PC

iMurd

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Hello, I'm looking to upgrade my CPU for my PC. I have a p6-2143w and have an AMD APU A6-3650 APU. I'm looking for the best performance for under $400.
My Specs:
Motherboard
AAHD2-HY (Holly2)
Manufacturer: Pegatron
Form factor: 24.4 cm (9.6 inches) x 24.4 cm (9.6 inches)
Chipset: AMD A55
Memory sockets: 2 x DDR3
Front side bus speeds: 100 MHz UMI (Unified Media Interface)
Processor socket: FM1
Expansion Slots:
1 PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.0)
3 PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.0)
1 PCI Express Mini Card

My GPU is a Radeon HD 7870. I was wondering if my motherboard could handle something like an i5, i7 cpu. (Not the best at building gaming PC's). Any suggestions for an upgrade if possible?