Buying a new CPU as an upgrade, what CPU should i buy?

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AndrewJyu

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Hello ive been wanting to boost my game performance and overall computer performance these last few weeks. I currently have a AMD FX-6100 CPU and i want to upgrade for a faster CPU. I cant really decide on what CPU to get and, i don't want to make the wrong decision by spending money on a CPU that's not compatible or doesn't effect performance at all. I need a CPU that can handle games better with recording, and also render videos for YouTube faster and overall be able to run more tasks at once smoother.

I have a low budget and would like to keep under $200, i know this is a small budget for what i want but ive found some good CPU's for 130 but they were not compatible. (it would be nice if there was a CPU that would be good around 130 as mentioned)

Specs:
Operating System
Windows 8.1 64-bit
CPU
AMD FX-6100
Zambezi 32nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 669MHz (9-9-9-24)
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-78LMT-S2 (Socket M2)
Graphics
S24B150 (1920x1080@60Hz)
Panasonic-TV (1366x768@60Hz)
2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 (Gigabyte)
Storage
931GB Western Digital WDC WD10 EZEX-22RKKA0 SATA Disk Device (SATA)
Optical Drives
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH24NSB0 SATA CdRom Device
Audio
NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device (Wave Extensible) (WDM)
 
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lazyboy947

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That board only supports 95w cpus so pretty much leaves u with an fx6300 and not much of an upgrade. The FX 8370e is a 95w cpu, but is not listed on the motherboard support list. So either u chance it and go with the 8370e or get a new board and cpu, which is find of hard to do with ur budget.

Only option is get a 8350 and get a gigabyte g78lmt usb3 as it supports the 125w fx cpus

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There are currently three revisions of that motherboard and only one (rev 1.2) supports a $130 processor (FX-8320E) that would work with your motherboard and provide you with a boost in overall performance (there is also the FX-8370E @ $190). The revision is typically printed on the corner of the motherboard. If you look at the top-down image as shown on Newegg and zoom in on the top left corner, you'll see where it's printed.

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Could you please link me to those CPU's? thanks
 
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So the FX-8370E would work with my motherboard?
 
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Again, it depends on what revision of the motherboard you have. If you have revision 1.2 and update to BIOS F6, then yes.

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I will check to see and i will tell you what i come up with.
 
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I only have REV 1.1
 
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k well thanks, the link you send me, are those cpu's listed compatible? or just that top section is.
 
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What would you recommend that would be the best upgrade? or are the upgrades so little that i shouldn't waist my money?
 
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Thankyou for helping my out, and i appreciate your time!
 
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