Looking to upgrade CPU need help.

[Fryhole]

I currently have a Athlon II X2 255 in a ASUSTeK M4N68T-M-v2 Motherboard. I'm looking to upgrade to a quad-core CPU, I'm looking to speed ~$100.

Some of the games I play are: World of Warcraft, DayZ, League of Legends, Final Fantasy XI

I can play these games, however I'm looking to 'improve' my performance, also I will probably be looking into more demanding games.

If it helps I am running a Radeon HD 6870 graphics card.

I've looked on Newegg and as far as AM3 processors, they have only 1 listed. So bonus points if you can provide a link! Thanks in advance!

 

[ethereal essence]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-adx645wfk42gm

that is the only one i can find that will fit the bill. however it isn't on the cpu support list for your motherboard. you can check ebay for Athlon IIX4 640. you could try winning it on a bid here http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMD-Athlon-II-X4-640-3-0GHz-95W-Quad-Core-CPU-Processor-/261406790621?pt=CPUs&hash=item3cdd0f13dd

or you could go for a phenom II like this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMD-Phenom-II-X4-955-3-2-GHz-Quad-Core-HDZ955FBK4DGI-Processor-/181334614969?pt=CPUs&hash=item2a3862a3b9

I'd recommend the phenom to be honest.

 

[logainofhades]

You should be owning FFXI with your system. I used to play it on a far weaker rig back in the day. Phenom II is the way to go if you really want to keep that board.