am3 with Phenom II x4 960(t) or am3+ with FX-4300?

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I'm currently using an AM3 motherboard with an Ahtlon II x3 445 processor. The game I'm currently playing, rFactor 2, needs more than that to be absolutely smooth. I'm wondering if I should hold on to my motherboard and purchase a Phenom II x4, the 960t is the highest my motherboard supports, or to purchase a new am3+ motherboard paired with an FX-4300. Or maybe something else?

The am3+ motherboard plus a FX-4300 would set me back around € 200,-, and that's about all I want to spend.

Link to the specs of my motherboard:
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Product/Product_Detail.aspx?DetailID=1099&MenuID=19&LanID=0

 
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Before you can make either choice you need to find out if you can still even purchase the 960t? I would assume you can't since it's pretty old you may have no choice but to go with the new board and CPU. Even though you have a budget in mind and if you end up buying a new board I advise going to a 6300 or higher CPU.
 
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Thanks for the answers so far.

Neieus, I picked the 4300 over the 6300 for it's clockspeed. With what I do (rFactor 2) I think that would have a better performance than 2 extra cores, please correct me if I'm wrong.
I did a quick search for the Phenom processors, it looks as though the 955 is available but I haven't spotted a 960t yet. Would/should that influence what is best for me?

I wouldn't mind using something by Intel either, but I believe that isn't realistic with my budget.
 
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Get the Phenom II x4 if you can find it at a sensible price otherwise get a FX-6300+mobo.
This is a comparison between the P II x4 965 (which I am assuming is better than 960t) and FX-6300.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/102?vs=699
I say they are pretty close so if you can get the 960 for cheap it would be a good idea. FX-6300 is probably more power efficient though. Also if you end up getting the phenom, Make sure that your motherboard supports it.
955 vs 6300
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/88?vs=699
 
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It depends on the game really, if it is designed to utilize more than 4 thread/core, then yes the two extra cores will make a difference, if it doesn't, then the higher clock speed is the winner.
 
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yes but then again ayou can always overclock and having those two extra cores will futureproof!
 
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rFactor 2 is only using 2 cores, but maybe I'll need more cores for something else in the future. I guess the 6300 is the winner out of these 3 cpu's.

How would it compare to Intel though? Keeping my budget of around € 200,- total for the CPU and motherboard in mind.
 
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Intel is better for per core performance of course. I think you can get a locked i5 and a decent motherboard with that budget. IMO if you are not doing anything heavly multithreaded and not planning to overclock the fx-6300 in which case you will need a more expensive motherboard and after market cooler, then the i5 is a way better choice over the FX-6300.
 
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