need new cpu for computer
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drumminandstuff93
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For gaming I would suggest a dedicated graphics card. It will make way more difference than upgrading your APU.
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I believe that the APUs use a different socket than all the other classes of CPU (which use socket AM2/AM3/AM3+) that AMD offers. Maybe an A10 series CPU, but the increase in performance probably isn't very much, I have to check to be sure. Since the APU die dedicates so much space to graphics instead of (CPU) processing power unlike any other CPU, their per-core and overall performance (as a CPU) is noticeably weaker.
The APU series CPUs are usually recommended by people as a good setup for playable to decent gaming if you're on a very, very tight budget. Some of the fastest models are cheaper than even the Core i3. It's integrated GPU is the best on the market, so the extra cost of a graphics card is eliminated, thus saving you an additional $150+. But if you want to seriously upgrade your CPU, you'll need an AM3+ socket board to get any better CPUs from AMD. Just take a look at how much the FX-8350 crushes one of the fastest A10s on the market:
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/AMD-FX-8350-vs-AMD-A10-7850K
So at this point, if you have the money (yes, I know it'll cost you more, but you really don't have many options), you have to replace your motherboard. Take it as an opportunity to enjoy better platforms. Perhaps you might want to get an i5 or stay on the cheaper side of things and get an FX-6300. But if you do, you'll need a graphics card too. The integrated graphics on these CPUs are far weaker than your APU.
Want an even cheaper way to boost performance? Just buy only the graphics card. Sorry, I know this message is a bit long and winded, but you asked about better CPUs, and I gave you an explanation about better CPUs.
The APU series CPUs are usually recommended by people as a good setup for playable to decent gaming if you're on a very, very tight budget. Some of the fastest models are cheaper than even the Core i3. It's integrated GPU is the best on the market, so the extra cost of a graphics card is eliminated, thus saving you an additional $150+. But if you want to seriously upgrade your CPU, you'll need an AM3+ socket board to get any better CPUs from AMD. Just take a look at how much the FX-8350 crushes one of the fastest A10s on the market:
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/AMD-FX-8350-vs-AMD-A10-7850K
So at this point, if you have the money (yes, I know it'll cost you more, but you really don't have many options), you have to replace your motherboard. Take it as an opportunity to enjoy better platforms. Perhaps you might want to get an i5 or stay on the cheaper side of things and get an FX-6300. But if you do, you'll need a graphics card too. The integrated graphics on these CPUs are far weaker than your APU.
Want an even cheaper way to boost performance? Just buy only the graphics card. Sorry, I know this message is a bit long and winded, but you asked about better CPUs, and I gave you an explanation about better CPUs.
sourodip
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Getting a discrete gpu always boots performance. The chipset used in APU's are descent and are better than iGPU but they fall before the discrete ones. The mobo you are using supports only APU's as it is of FM2/FM2+ socket. The cpu is fine, you need to pair some descent gpu like the Gtx750Ti/R7 265/R9 270 or equiv. Let us know your budget.
I already have a decent gpu .... r7 260x. But I noticed that web browser freezes up and stops responding quite a bit. Even when i watch a movie on VLC player it sometimes freezes. I'm thinking about getting new memory because I read that apu/cpu thrives on very fast memory. I have 1600mhz memory, i forgot the namebrand. What's the highest speed of memory that my motherboard can i support(A88x-pro) ? Does memory affect web browsing? is 8gb good enough or should I get 16gb ?
I want to buy this for the price, but not sure whether or not my motherboard supports it."http://www.amazon.com/G-Skill-PC3-19200-2400MHz-Trident-10-12-12-31/dp/B0080F26M2/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1406789942&sr=1-3&keywords=2400+mhz+ddr3"
or these "http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-2400MHz-PC3-19200-KHX24C11T3K2-8X/dp/B00A771ZWI/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1406790043&sr=1-6&keywords=2400+mhz+ddr3"
I want to buy this for the price, but not sure whether or not my motherboard supports it."http://www.amazon.com/G-Skill-PC3-19200-2400MHz-Trident-10-12-12-31/dp/B0080F26M2/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1406789942&sr=1-3&keywords=2400+mhz+ddr3"
or these "http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-2400MHz-PC3-19200-KHX24C11T3K2-8X/dp/B00A771ZWI/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1406790043&sr=1-6&keywords=2400+mhz+ddr3"
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I don't think that there are such issues with APU's and 8gb is enough.1600mhz is not that high speed. For gaming 1600mhz is enough. Have you updated your gpu drivers after uninstalling the previous one? Your mobo supports memory upto 2400mhz.
What psu do u have? Have you tried doing a clean windows installation?
What psu do u have? Have you tried doing a clean windows installation?
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