CPU Bottleneck GPU

[TecnicalNoob]

So here is the thing I recently bought a new GPU a ASUS Strix GTX 960 and I loved it!, Until I realized that the GPU performance was a lot lower than other people's on the internet. So I have come to the conclusion that the CPU is causing Bottleneck. I didn't built the PC I got it from Cybertron PC so I don't know how to change CPU.

My question is what I a good CPU for the GTX 960 to work to its full performance??

Also one Last Question, I wish to switch from AMD to Intel, How will I go about it??

Here are my specs
Processor AMD FX(tm)-4130 Quad-Core Processor
Manufacturer AMD
Speed 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 4
Video Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
Manufacturer NVIDIA
Chipset GeForce GTX 960
Dedicated Memory 2.1 GB
Total Memory 3.9 GB
Memory 8.2 GB

CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113291
GPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121913
Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131935

Any Help will be Much Appreciated

Also almost forgot but my current PSU is 450W only enough for my current set up. So keeping this in mind what will be a good PSU for the new CPU and a little extra for future upgrades?

 

[Danbuscus25]

what budget do you have for the upgrade?

 

[i7Baby]

My question is what I a good CPU for the GTX 960 to work to its full performance?? - In your case (AM3+ mobo) get at least a FX6300.

Also one Last Question, I wish to switch from AMD to Intel, How will I go about it?? - buy a z97 motherboard and i5 4690k or cheaper but still fine get a H97 mobo with i5 4690 (non k) CPU. You also might have to get new ram if yours doesn't suit the new motherboard.

 

[ingtar33]

yep. a bulldozer quad core operating at stock will definitely bottleneck that card.

what's your budget. you'll mostly be shopping for a new motherboard and cpu.

 

[TecnicalNoob]

yep. a bulldozer quad core operating at stock will definitely bottleneck that card.

what's your budget. you'll mostly be shopping for a new motherboard and cpu.

As of yet I do not know I will not be upgrading soon since I do not have any savings yet but what would be a good budget?
Max probably 500$

 

[Danbuscus25]

well, for best performance per dollar id get an fx 6300 and call it a day, unless you wanted to switch over to intel, in which case i would get an i5 4690k and any Z97 motherboard.

 

[iam2thecrowe]

well, for best performance per dollar id get an fx 6300 and call it a day, unless you wanted to switch over to intel, in which case i would get an i5 4690k and any Z97 motherboard.

i would agree, with a modest overclock the 6300 can reach sandy bridge i5 speeds and shouldnt bottleneck the gpu for most games. but there are some games that will just always run better on even a dual core intel i3 pr even pentium g series cpu.

 

[i7Baby]

yep. a bulldozer quad core operating at stock will definitely bottleneck that card.

what's your budget. you'll mostly be shopping for a new motherboard and cpu.

As of yet I do not know I will not be upgrading soon since I do not have any savings yet but what would be a good budget?
Max probably 500$

Try -

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97M Killer Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $419.94

 

[DeathRabit]

If you not afraid used parts look on ebay for i5 2500 or k version + mobo best performance per dollar.
Also i7 2600 and k is good chose.

Ebay example:
Grab this auction below 230$ and you will be happy:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/i7-2600k-w-Fan-heatsink-ASRock-Z77M-Micro-ATX-Intel-Motherboard-i-0-shield-/121692270541?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c556cafcd