I need a better cpu but dont know what to get.

bobman2000

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If you have a 6300, then for gaming you can't do much better. Getting better CPU cooling and overclocking your existing CPU will be more cost effective.
RAM and and SSD will improve your overall PC more than a new CPU also ...

kanewolf

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If you have a 6300, then for gaming you can't do much better. Getting better CPU cooling and overclocking your existing CPU will be more cost effective.
RAM and and SSD will improve your overall PC more than a new CPU also ...
 
Solution
Yes you can do much better up to 40% better performance with a FX-8350. Check the FX CPU list ordered in lower to higher performance. I would advice against getting either the FX-9370 or FX-9590 because they run very hot and require the best possible and compatible motherboard and cooler.


AMD FX Series CPU list all compatible with your ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 motherboard.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JTOuCTwfeM6lhUsr-5ZqRaDpovVNpr7vA3qSk2k8bSg/edit#gid=44418097

M5A78L-M/USB3
The following table shows the supported CPUs for this motherboard
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M5A78LMUSB3/HelpDesk_CPU/