Need help with upgrading - FM2+ CPU

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bam2321

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I've been looking for ways to increase performance for CS:GO lately and haven't had any luck. I get around 90-150 FPS but usually around a constant 120. I'm targeting 150-200 fps while streaming.

So I want to upgrade my CPU since I'm pretty sure that's whats limiting my performance, CS:GO is a CPU intensive game.

I didn't know my motherboard was capable of FM2+ when I first purchased it and the Athlon 750k looked the best at the time.

I don't know much about what makes a good CPU or if possibly my cheap motherboard could be another huge performance hit. Any suggestions on what I should purchase for a decent performance increase would be appreciated.

Sorry if I typed like a retard, I feel pretty weird right now.

Specs

Motherboard: GA-F2A55M-HD2 - FM2+

CPU: Athlon x4 750k OC'd to 4ghz - FM2

GPU: Gigabyte GTX 750 Ti Windforce

Edit:

I was looking at this:

http://www.amazon.com/AMD-7800-Graphics-Socket-AD7800YBJABOX/dp/B00LM5PDBS/ref=sr_1_10?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1442006785&sr=1-10&keywords=CPU&refinements=p_n_feature_four_browse-bin%3A3081486011

I have no clue what specs matter the most or anything though. Can anyone explain?
 
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boosted1g

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There is no worthwhile upgrade for you in the FM2 platform. The best of the best fm2/fm2+ cpu (the 860k) will ony be a marginal upgrade that is not even remotely worth the cost. The 860k is not even as good as the middle-of-the-road cpu's like the core i3 and the fx-6300.

To get a worthwhile upgrade your best route is a core i5 4460 and an inexpensive motherboard, total for the two $230-260
 
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You are about at the top of the food chain now. The Athlon X4 860K or A10-7850K would be the only thing faster... but only by a tad. I'm not sure why you feel you need such high frame rates. Are you using a monitor with a 60 Hz refresh rate?
Anyway, your gfx card is your weak link right now. CS:GO is an (old) Source Engine game. It is not that demanding.
 
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bam2321

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I'm using a old CRT monitor since I can't afford a 144hz LED. Its at 130hz right now so its pretty obvious when my fps drops below the frame rate.

I just tested in game and my GPU usage doesn't go anywhere above 25% in CS:GO ever. My CPU usage jumps to about 70% when I tab in game.

I guess I'll just have to save up for a while and try to get a better motherboard & CPU
 
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