looking to upgrade old CPU

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Hi guys, I'm currently using an AMD FX-41O0 3.6ghz quad core processor and I really want something faster but I was thinking about getting an AMD FX-6200 because it seems to be one of the few cpu's that are compatible with my GA-78LMT-S2P motherboard.

What I'd like to ask is whether this fx-6200 would show much improvement over my other cpu considering its a very low price rather than having to go through all the hassle to upgrading my motherboard to get a more up to date cpu.

Appreciate any advice you guys have

Taylor.
 

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yeah no problem but please do go to intel cpu side they are just better for gaming and in my opinion worth it if you are not willing to buy an intel cpu over an amd one just buy the intel chip used the likely hood of getting a bad cpu is like 0 but if ti happened just tell the seller for a refund jsut as you would if you got home from retail with a broken cpu
 

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Alright, what kind of Intel cpu would you recommend? if I was to buy one that was to only last half a year or so and then upgrade to something more permanent in the summer, because I don't want to have to spend like £200 right now on a cpu if I'd need to change my motherboard as well.
 

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well you do know alot of these cpus arent actually that well nessisery lol i buklt my rig in 2012 -2013 used an i5 2500 and a gtx 560 oc upgraded the gpu last year but the cpu is still going strong ya know how much i payed for that cpu £90 bargin lol i love ebay and actually found an 1155 motherboard for £15 so £105 for a quad core cpu which has lasted me 4 years of gaming and will continue to for at least the next 3 years since going to uni this year so intel doesnt have to be expensive hehe
 

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Well I just upgraded my gpu from a 630 to a 970 and although it's a beast my computer doesn't feel a whole lot better which is why I'm enquiring into my cpu but uni is the reason why I'm only really looking for something to last half a year then when I go to uni as well I'll probably upgrade to a better cpu and other things with my student loan xD
 

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OK I'll look into those cpu's when I get home probably, my phone won't last the day of it keep updating this from college xD

I'll respond later once I've had a look on some places like eBay.
Thanks again :)
 

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Hey just to say that I've been looking at cpu's for the last week and was thinking about getting the AMD FX-8350, because I already have an AMD FX 4100 shouldn't I be able to simply just swap out the cpu's and keep the motherboard the same because they use the same processor socket right?