AMD E-300 APU CPU Processor, what can I upgrade to?

[Andrew4433]

I have a AMD E-300 APU CPU Processor as seen in the title and I would like to know what CPU I can upgrade to. Is their a restriction on what I can upgrade to and does the motherboard have anything to do with whatever I can upgrade to? Thanks.

 

[DroneDroneDrone]

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/320491-28-upgrade-processor
I think not, you have a laptop right?

 

[Andrew4433]

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/320491-28-upgrade-processor
I think not, you have a laptop right?

No actually it's a pc, yea pretty sad lol

 

[DroneDroneDrone]

Really. I searched it up and it only appears in laptops xD IDK. It says it has an ft1 socket type so I'd assume that you're mobo is that. You'd probably need to get a new mobo then if you want to upgrade you CPU. I can help you choose which mobo/cpu if you'd tell me your budget and what you'll use it for.

 

[DroneDroneDrone]

Oh yeah is this a prebuilt? If you could link me the model that'd be great too.

 

[Andrew4433]

Oh yeah is this a prebuilt? If you could link me the model that'd be great too.

Yes, I have a budget of $450 and it is a prebuilt pc don't know what I could get out of it check it out http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883114107

 

[DroneDroneDrone]

Are you looking to game or just do office work? You can get a brand new computer for $250 just for school/office work

 

[DroneDroneDrone]

I'm gonna assume its an office PC as thats what it says. I'll just provide a build. Unless you're willing to give me specs such as case dimensions etc.

 

[Iron124]

Oh yeah is this a prebuilt? If you could link me the model that'd be great too.

Yes, I have a budget of $450 and it is a prebuilt pc don't know what I could get out of it check it out http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883114107

Yeah, that's one of those little mini towers with laptop components inside of a case to make it look like it has more power than it really does...

$450 isn't a bad little budget for a new computer, what are you looking to do with it? Why the processor upgrade anyway?

 

[Andrew4433]

Are you looking to game or just do office work? You can get a brand new computer for $250 just for school/office work

Well I am looking to game so if there is anything out their better than what I already have at a budget of $450 that would be great if you could hook me up. Btw I have had this pc for several years now and just got into pc gaming a few months ago just fyi.

 

[DroneDroneDrone]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QnPYmG
gonan eat real quick

 

[Andrew4433]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QnPYmG
gonan eat real quick

There's a compatibility issue with that, it says that the case does not have a front usb 3.0 port

 

[DroneDroneDrone]

Sry was in a hurry. Have more time now. Will refine.

 

[Iron124]

This will play modern games on some pretty decent settings, and is an alternative to an APU build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-S1 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($34.69 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Momentus 7200.4 500GB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.95 @ Mwave)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($97.50 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($23.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $459.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[Andrew4433]

This will play modern games on some pretty decent settings, and is an alternative to an APU build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-S1 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($34.69 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Momentus 7200.4 500GB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.95 @ Mwave)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($97.50 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($23.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $459.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Just a bit over budget but looks great thanks man!

 

[DroneDroneDrone]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QrdgFT
Refined it. $438 final price. The build iron has posted is good as well.

 

[DroneDroneDrone]

Nvm you got it