Changeing cpu what is compatible and what do i need to know?

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So i need to change my CPU and wanna know which one is compatible (will be used for gaming) so what is some of the best CPUs out there around 100-200 dollars?

some of my specs
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4670K CPU @ 3.40GHz

Video Card AMD Radeon (TM) R9 380 Series
 
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No worries,

As GamerBoy357 said hopefully there will be a patch to adjust performance issues with that particular game. You really do have a solid gaming machine by almost any standard, this is just a one-off at the moment.
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You don't need to change that CPU unless you're about to get into very serious rendering or audio production and require an i7. The i5-4670k is still a fantastic processor, and you won't find ANY upgrades for it in that price range.

If you are trying to upgrade for better gaming performance then your graphics card is the next upgrade to get.

Edit: For compatibility (just so you know), the only other chip worth looking into in the LGA 1150 socket type is the i7-4790k, and it runs for around $350.
 
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I just upgraded my graphics card (well a few months back anyway) but the cpu is the only thing that cant run bf1 and thats what im looking to do. I ran the beta just fine with no problems and now suddenly im having problems and the cpu is the only thing that seems to not be in the recommended..
 
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Battlefield 1 is a unique case that actually does benefit from the i7 hyperthreading that the i5 doesn't have. As above in my edit, the i7-4790k is the only other upgrade worth considering and it runs for about $350. MOST games, however, aren't affected by the lack of i5's hypterthreading, so it would be a fairly costly investment for only one game.

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $334.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-27 16:52 EDT-0400

 
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So i should just accept that i cant get to play bf1 and move on? as im quite low on money (studying so not really time for a part time job)
 
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thanks, i just thought i would be able to run it as i played the beta with 120 fps + and now i around 40-60. I bought this computer two years ago so i thought i would be resonable to change the cpu.
 
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I cant even run it at LOW
 
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No worries,

As GamerBoy357 said hopefully there will be a patch to adjust performance issues with that particular game. You really do have a solid gaming machine by almost any standard, this is just a one-off at the moment.
 
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BF1 performance is in a strange position at the moment. My game is currently running better at 1080p on ultra than it is on lower resolution or lower graphics settings... Really frustrating cuz I want more stable FPS. I'm running i5 6600k and Rx 480. Hope they optimize soon :/
 
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Yea, i seem to have same fps at low as i have at medium.. and i ran it smooth in beta which really annoys me..

 
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