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I  have a 6 year old assembly build CPU which runs on DDR2 4 GB RAM, AMD Anthlon  7750 X2 64 Clocked at 2.7GHz, Nvidia Geforce 7025/630a Integrated Graphics with 128 MB which doesn't run crap.
My PC started showing graphics card related problems such as ERROR Watch_Dog Violation on Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 too, due to which I rolled back to Windows 7,after which I stopped getting these error messages and the whole screen freezes , without having any mouse movements or any error messages as this is how the original problem started in Windows 10. I decided to change my graphics card or if I can buy a new dedicated rather than integrated graphics card and for which I might require to change my processor for which I might require to change my motherboard and because of which my DDR2 Rams would be of no use anymore. So I wanted an upgrade suggestion and tips and how to's to pefectly get the right components and parts and the cost. My current motherboard is an Asus M2N68-AM Plus
With a socket of AM2+(940) on a voltage of 1.376V

I'm looking for an i7 alternative of AMD processors and to play high intense games flawlessly at a smart affordable upgrade.
 
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Read through this review. http://www.anandtech.com/show/8864/amd-fx-8320e-cpu-review-the-other-95w-vishera/6

I need to nuance my earlier answer The 8320E is fairly weak for heavy overclocking, and that's what gaming will need. to The 8320E is fairly weak at low power to allow heavy overclocking, and that's what gaming will need.

The 8320E in this review was overclocked to 4.8Ghz at a power consumption of over 260W!!!! Not something I'd want to run on most 95W rated motherboards.

The earlier 8150 is mentioned too.

I would be very reluctant to buy a used overclockable CPU from a stranger. I would never know how much 'goodie' was left in it.

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Since your system runs these components now, you might have to upgrade almost everything, PSU, CPU, MOTHERBOARD, RAM, GPU and maybe even case, this will be a pain to do it within a budget. What's the MAX you want to spend?
 
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DonkeyOatie

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You cannot get to an i7 via an upgrade, you will need a complete rebuild, as was mentioned above. What part of the world are you in and what is your budget? Upgrading the graphics card to a NVidia GTX 750ti may help, but your OS limits you in memory, and 4Gb is less then is usually needed today for gaming.
 
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DonkeyOatie

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You need more budget than you have for this

I'm looking for an i7 alternative of AMD processors and to play high intense games flawlessly at a smart affordable upgrade.


An i7 or alternative will cost more than your budget by itself. Even a new AMD CPU, and which will have similar single core power to an i3 will take much of your budget and will require a new motherboard.

You need both a new CPU/Motherboard and a new GPU to reach what you say you want. This will start at $500 or more.
 
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Adarsh97

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My budget is up by a total of $700. I prefer everything AMD. So,Now tell me an AMD alternative to an i7 processor and A high end graphics card from AMD. Also a great motherboard to go with it.
 
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Microcenter has the fx-8320e for $99 bucks right now, pretty good deal, less $$ than a fx-6300. Since it's in store only, I got amazon to match the price in literally 3 minutes, not sure how sophisticated their price match system is, I'm only 20 miles from a Microcenter, not sure if they consider that, but worst case they say no, but be ready to buy when you start in case they say yes, they want the order immediately to give the discount..

Amazon chat..
Initial Question: I was wondering if you price matched Microcenter? $35 is a pretty sizable difference..

AMD FX 8320E Black Edition 3.2GHz Eight-Core Socket AM3+ Boxed Processor
http://www.microcenter.com/product/437624/FX_8320E_Black_Edition_32GHz_Eight-Core_Socket_AM3_Boxed_Processor
$99.99

AMD FX-8320E FX-Series 8-Core Black Edition
Price: $134.48
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/AMD-Octa-core-FX-9590-Desktop-FD9590FHHKBOF/dp/B00GPJFEJC/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1456276633&sr=1-1&keywords=AMD+FX+9590


05:49 PM PST (Amazon): Hello, my name is (names removed) . I'm here to help you today.

05:50 PM PST I assure you that i will look into that and do my best for you.
05:50 PM PST : thanks
05:51 PM PST:Can you help me with the price of the item on the other website and Amazon website.
05:52 PM PST: $99.99 vs $134.48 (lowered to $131 today) on amazon
05:52 PM PST: I request you to place the order and provide me the order # so that i can make the changes for you as an one time exception.
 
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The 8320E is fairly weak for heavy overclocking, and that's what gaming will need. The FX83xx series is similar in performance to an i3 for gaming and better than an i5 for rendering and heavily multi-threaded applications. There is no AMD i7 even close to equivalent for gaming.

If you must go AMD, then a full FX 8320 on a Gigabyte GA 970A-UD3P motherboard with a decent moderate CPU cooler (CRYORIG H7), and overclock the snot out of it. That's less than $250.
 
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The "e" chips appear to be binned better, are more efficient to oc, and have a 95w tdp so they will work with virtually any am3 mobo. At regular price it's around +$5 for +8% to get the 8320, sure that's a no brainier, but @ $99? Paying +40% for an +8% bump, not when $40 will get you 8gb ram, or a psu, or a case..
 
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Speaking of "budget cpu's" $7.33 a year ave. seems like a pretty good budget..

Bought
Amazon.com <ship-confirm@amazon.com>
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
AMD FX-8120 8-Core Black Edition Processor Socket AM3+ - FD8120FRGUBOX
Condition: new $107.70

Sold
AMD CPU FX-Series FX-8120 3.1GHZ Socket AM3+ working pull
Seller information
Item condition:Used
Ended: Feb 16, 2016 , 12:15PM
Winning bid:US $85.00
[ 8 bids ]
Shipping: $5.95 Expedited Shipping

Bought
Arriving:
Thursday, February 25
AMD FD832EWMHKBOX FX-8320E FX-Series 8-Core Black Edition
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
$99.00
Condition: New
 
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Read through this review. http://www.anandtech.com/show/8864/amd-fx-8320e-cpu-review-the-other-95w-vishera/6

I need to nuance my earlier answer The 8320E is fairly weak for heavy overclocking, and that's what gaming will need. to The 8320E is fairly weak at low power to allow heavy overclocking, and that's what gaming will need.

The 8320E in this review was overclocked to 4.8Ghz at a power consumption of over 260W!!!! Not something I'd want to run on most 95W rated motherboards.

The earlier 8150 is mentioned too.

I would be very reluctant to buy a used overclockable CPU from a stranger. I would never know how much 'goodie' was left in it.

 
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The 8320E in this review was overclocked to 4.8Ghz at a power consumption of over 260W!!!! Not something I'd want to run on most 95W rated motherboards."

Agreed, that's why you would run it @ 4.5Ghz/79w

"At 4.5 GHz the CPU only needed 1.375 volts for only a +79W power consumption."

"I would be very reluctant to buy a used overclockable CPU from a stranger. I would never know how much 'goodie' was left in it."

Not sure where that's coming from, I got mine new off amazon for $99 (40% less than the non "e" 8230) with 30 day return + man. warranty. And as far as performance, unless you're spending more than your ENTIRE budget on your vid card, this system will be gpu bound, and not cpu bound..
 
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CPU Information:
Manufacturer: AuthenticAMD
Type: AMD FX-8320E Eight-Core
Clock Frequencies:
Measured Speed: 4417.7 MHz
Multiplier: 22.0X
CPU Mark
This Computer 9954

Pushing a 10,000 passmark rating, not 2 bad for $99 and a no brainer oc, bump the muliti add some v (1.36) seems stable idling around 30c maxing @ 55c..
 
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