CPU Upgrade for my PC

[Dan_97]

I was wondering if anyone knows what the best CPU would be for my board. I have an FM2 socket Elitegroup motherboard. I am mainly looking for the best CPU and the most overclockable for my board. Not concerned with onboard graphics as I have a pretty good card currently.

 

[clutchc]

Need to know the exact model of the ECS board.

 

[Dan_97]

Need to know the exact model of the ECS board.

A55F2-M3

 

[clutchc]

Need to know the exact model of the ECS board.

A55F2-M3

Here is the CPU support list for that rev 1 of that motherboard: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Product/Product_Detail.aspx?DetailID=1356&MenuID=1&LanID=0

 

[Dan_97]

Need to know the exact model of the ECS board.

A55F2-M3

Here is the CPU support list for that rev 1 of that motherboard: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Product/Product_Detail.aspx?DetailID=1356&MenuID=1&LanID=0

I've already seen the support list, I just am trying to figure out the best CPU out of those, that combines both high end and overclock ability.

 

[clutchc]

The A10-6800K is the fastest CPU in the list.

 

[Dan_97]

The A10-6800K is the fastest CPU in the list.

How would the 760k compare to it ? I'm trying to weight out price and performance. If I get that one it'll be less money toward a good heatsink for overclocking.

 

[clutchc]

The A10-6800K is the fastest CPU in the list.

How would the 760k compare to it ? I'm trying to weight out price and performance. If I get that one it'll be less money toward a good heatsink for overclocking.

Nearly identical if you OC. At stock the 6800K has an edge. But the 760K should OC the same as the 6800K (with its extra heat-producing iGPU idling). I presume you will be using a discrete gfx card. Neither one is a really good OC'er though. I've had several of those APUs/Athlons. They seem to choke after a few hundred MHz. My best luck was with a 860K @ 4.2 GHz.