Help me pick a more powerful CPU pls

[zee]

Sup y'all

Wanna get a new CPU as mine is kinda underwhelming

I have a AMD FX-6300 hex core @ 3.5

I have about $140 USD (It's in CAD so I'm using google to translate it)
Not sure if this is enough for an upgrade but I can sell my current cpu for some cash.

Any suggestions?

[Daemon White]

AMD Zen is coming soon. I'd wait for that. Otherwise perhaps look into an i7?

What do you use the computer for?

[zee]

[QUOTE=Daemon White;50354694]AMD Zen is coming soon. I'd wait for that. Otherwise perhaps look into an i7?

What do you use the computer for?[/QUOTE]

Everything, gaming mostly tho.

CSGO is the game I play the most, which is pretty CPU based.

Also, I don't think I can use an Intel CPU without replacing my mobo cuz of the socket or w/e

[Daemon White]

If you're stuck with AM3+ as a motherboard, then the strongest is an FX 9590. ~$300 Canadian

$140 isn't going to get much in terms of a stronger CPU currently. And if you switch from the AM3+ boards, you'll need a new Motherboard as well.

[zee]

[QUOTE=Daemon White;50354720]If you're stuck with AM3+ as a motherboard, then the strongest is an FX 9590. ~$300 Canadian

$140 isn't going to get much in terms of a stronger CPU currently. And if you switch from the AM3+ boards, you'll need a new Motherboard as well.[/QUOTE]

Alright, thanks bud. I guess I'll save my cash then.

[Rixxz2]

Even a modern i3 runs circles around your current processor, especially in games running on Source, such as CS:GO.

Save up around 300 dollars and you're able to get yourself a massive upgrade

[BatHands]

[QUOTE=ScarehGhoost;50354704]Everything, gaming mostly tho.

CSGO is the game I play the most, which is pretty CPU based.

Also, I don't think I can use an Intel CPU without replacing my mobo cuz of the socket or w/e[/QUOTE]

What GPU do you have?

[LobsterPastry]

[QUOTE=Rixxz2;50354804]Even a modern i3 runs circles around your current processor, especially in games running on Source, such as CS:GO.

Save up around 300 dollars and you're able to get yourself a massive upgrade[/QUOTE]To be fair, though. That would involve a much larger upgrade than OP probably has in mind considering you would have to get a motherboard compatible with the CPU you want, and depending on the Motherboard, you may have to get new RAM if the frequency or pin-DIMM is incompatible. On top of that, you would need to reinstall your operating system so that it has all the correct drivers per the motherboard, though a Windows® reset may do the job but I haven't tried it myself.