Want to upgrade CPU/ MoBo (from am3+)

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DanB23

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My name is Dan, and I'm looking to upgrade my pc. This is my current setup:
MoBo: GA-78LMT-USB3 6.0
CPU: AMD FX-4300 on stock cooler
GPU: GTX 1050Ti
8 GB DDR 3 Ram
120gb ssd/ 1tb hdd

I want to upgrade the CPU (preferably to an intel), so with that comes a MoBo upgrade, and probably a Ram upgrade to DDR4. I have about 250$ to spend, which includes the CPU, Mobo and 8GB DDR4 RAM. Since I am basically a complete newbie when it comes to pc building, I ask what suggestions you have for me. (am willing to go slightly over budget if it means a significant increase in performance, so if you have an idea for a 350$ budget, let me know).
(Yes I am a gamer, I mainly play Overwatch/ GTA V)
Thanks so much :)
 
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The Paladin
250 will not get you an Upgrade in power no. but closer to 300$ will

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake CLP0556-B 39.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($8.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($46.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($44.10 @ Amazon)
Total: $288.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-22 09:59 EST-0500
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Herc08

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This would be good for you, and has a nice upgrade. You can save money and get the i3, but for CPU intensive games (like GTA V), it would really benefit you in the long run. I do recommend steeping up that GPU though.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($51.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $293.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-22 09:48 EST-0500
 
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The Paladin

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250 will not get you an Upgrade in power no. but closer to 300$ will

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake CLP0556-B 39.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($8.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($46.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($44.10 @ Amazon)
Total: $288.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-22 09:59 EST-0500
 
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DanB23

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Thank you so much guys!
I'm gonna go with the Gigabyte MoBo (just have a little more experience with GA), and 1 stick of 8gb ram (for future upgrading purposes), and the i5 that both of you recommended, with stock cooler.

-edit: went with the Asrock Motherboard instead; the GA was not easily available, and i liked the UEFI

-Final edit: Just installed everything and i got a ~150 FPS boost in overwatch, everything works like a charm and i didnt even have to reinstall windows 10. Thanks again <3
 
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