CPU + Motherboard Upgrade for Gaming PC

GamingNub

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Hi guys,

I received some help previously upgrading the PC I am currently using (Much Appreciated by the way) and although it runs games better than it ever could before I still can't help but want to upgrade the CPU and Motherboard just to give it that little extra power. I will post my previous and my current set up (In case anyone wants to see the upgrades) and if anyone could suggest a good reasonably priced CPU + MotherBoard combo for my current set up then that would be greatly appreciated.

Previous:
CPU - 6Cores AMD 2.81GHz 1055T
RAM - 8G ram DURAL CHANNEL
GRAPHIC - SAPPHIRE HD5850 1G DDR5, 2X256BIT
HDD - 2TB HDD
MOBO - GIGABYTE 880GA-UD3H
PSU - COOLERMASTER 460W
TOWER CASE - ANTEC TOWER CASE

Current:
CPU - 6Cores AMD 2.81GHz 1055T
RAM - 8G ram DURAL CHANNEL
GRAPHIC - GIGABYTE GEFORCE GTX 760
HDD - SEAGATE 2TB SSHD, SAMSUNG 840 EVO 120GB SSD
MOBO - GIGABYTE 880GA-UD3H
PSU - FSP RAIDER SERIES 650W 80 PLUS SILVER
TOWER CASE - ANTEC TOWER CASE

Thanks in advance.


 

Ryanrenesis

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For best gaming performance with a budget, I highly recommend:
CPU: i5-4690K
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z97X-SLI

It should be about $375 total for this upgrade, if you live in US/Canada.

Remember to get a good cooler for your CPU as well, to enable 4.5+Ghz overclocks which that CPU + mobo combo can easily net you.

I recommend Hyper 212 Evo cooler for a light overclock OR the Noctua NH-U14s for a heavy overclock.