I need help on upgrading my CPU/Motherboard

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YolobertoSanchez

YolobertoSanchez

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I currently have the following specs:

Motherboard: ASrock H61M-VS
CPU: Intel 2 100 (Sandy Bridge)
GPU: Radeon R9 380 Dual-X (2 GB version)
PSU: Corsair CX500M
HDD: 500 GB
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Ram: 8 GB DDR3 (2x4) (not sure of frequency, something like 1000 Mhz)

As you can see I have a decent GPU, it does the job, but I feel that a nice CPU would increase its performance. so what's the best, and cheapest, Mainboard + CPU combo I have to buy to get a good gaming performance? If you think I need other upgrades please tell me :)
 
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Go with this then

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sKjkjX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sKjkjX/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($183.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($107.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $291.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-30 22:54 EST-0500

That motherboard has all the USB 3.0 and it will let you crossfire the 380X later. The newer quad core will be a decent upgrade to your current CPU and while it's a step up it isn't a world of difference. You can spend a little more to get the i5-4690K instead and overclock it which would give you even more...
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megamanx00

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Go with this then

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sKjkjX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sKjkjX/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($183.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($107.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $291.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-30 22:54 EST-0500

That motherboard has all the USB 3.0 and it will let you crossfire the 380X later. The newer quad core will be a decent upgrade to your current CPU and while it's a step up it isn't a world of difference. You can spend a little more to get the i5-4690K instead and overclock it which would give you even more performance.
 
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