new cpu, which one?

[roelvvv]

Hey guys, I am in need of a new cpu and maybe in need of a new motherboard.
My current specs are:
AMD Phenom II 955e (x4) 3,2ghz
Sapphire 7850HD 2GB GDDR5
8GB Ram DDR3
Asus M4A78T-E

You may be thinking WHY? His processor is fine, well it is not and it is performing poorly, I don't know what the problem is (No dust) but I need a new one (got a 150GBP giftcard to amazon anyways). So I was wondering which cpu would be the best fitting in my system which is not too expensive? And if I would get a new one would I also need a new motherboard (the bios is my current motherboard has gone to hell)? The cpu has to be from amazon.co.uk.

Thanks in advance

 

[L Helps]

amd fx 6300 and an Asus M5A97 R2.0

 

[hitesh12]

I think you should first tackle the problem with your current proccy.
So which application or game you are you using/playing ? How much fps are you getting ?

 

[roelvvv]

I think you should first tackle the problem with your current proccy.
So which application or game you are you using/playing ? How much fps are you getting ?

I spent hours working on it and trying to figure it out with ppls on forums and who know alot about computers but it wouldn't help so I'm not going to waste anymore time on trying to figure it out as it seems pointless. Someone told me about my processor waiting for something so not going out of 800mhz mode but I couldn't figure it out in the bios (cool n quiet turned off too) I upgraded bios which did not help. I get lag with programs like Guild Wars 2, Gta 4, Arma 2, Skyrim etcetera.

amd fx 6300 and an Asus M5A97 R2.0

Someone else recommended me the Intel Core i5-3570 + MSI ZH77A-G43, which do you think is better?

 

[L Helps]

the i5 but that option is much more expensive, if you want to spend that much and your intention is gaming get it.

 

[hitesh12]

I think you should first tackle the problem with your current proccy.
So which application or game you are you using/playing ? How much fps are you getting ?

I spent hours working on it and trying to figure it out with ppls on forums and who know alot about computers but it wouldn't help so I'm not going to waste anymore time on trying to figure it out as it seems pointless. Someone told me about my processor waiting for something so not going out of 800mhz mode but I couldn't figure it out in the bios (cool n quiet turned off too) I upgraded bios which did not help. I get lag with programs like Guild Wars 2, Gta 4, Arma 2, Skyrim etcetera.

amd fx 6300 and an Asus M5A97 R2.0

Someone else recommended me the Intel Core i5-3570 + MSI ZH77A-G43, which do you think is better?

Well in that case, go with i5 for sure

 

[roelvvv]

Anyways I think imma go for the AMD one, however do I really need a new motherboard for that one?

 

[8350rocks]

I think you should first tackle the problem with your current proccy.
So which application or game you are you using/playing ? How much fps are you getting ?

I spent hours working on it and trying to figure it out with ppls on forums and who know alot about computers but it wouldn't help so I'm not going to waste anymore time on trying to figure it out as it seems pointless. Someone told me about my processor waiting for something so not going out of 800mhz mode but I couldn't figure it out in the bios (cool n quiet turned off too) I upgraded bios which did not help. I get lag with programs like Guild Wars 2, Gta 4, Arma 2, Skyrim etcetera.

amd fx 6300 and an Asus M5A97 R2.0

Someone else recommended me the Intel Core i5-3570 + MSI ZH77A-G43, which do you think is better?

What is the TDP rating of your MB? If it's a 95W MB, then your MB doesn't support 125W CPUs. That could easily be the problem. Have you checked the supported CPUs list from the manufacturer?

EDIT: If it ia a 95W MB and it's socket AM3+ then going to the FX6300 will solve your problems...it's a 95W TDP chip.