Finding a good cheap cpu

[michelfuego]

I have a phenom x2 550 in my system but the performance sucks for games i play. Im looking for a good cheap mobo and cpu with fairly low power consumption
Specs
Cpu: AMD Phenom II X2 550
Gpu: AMD Radeon HD 6670 2GB GDDR3
Ram: 800mhz 6GB
Psu: 300 Watt 80+ Bronze Efficiency
Btw my case supports mATX mobos

 

[clutchc]

For gaming, your weakest link at present is your gfx card. And right now, mid-range and higher gfx cards are at ridiculous prices. Double and triple normal price. But if you play at low settings and just need better in-game response time, you'll want a faster processor. One way would be to move to a new platform as you suggest. Do you have a budget limitation?

A cheaper way (since you gfx card is your weak link anyway), would be to find a quad core Phenom II as fast as your dual core.

 

[michelfuego]

ya i do my max is probably around 60 bucks i would like a dual core more

 

[clutchc]

ya i do my max is probably around 60 bucks i would like a dual core more

You already have a dual core.

 

[vexicus]

GET SOMETHING OLD LIKE Q6600+MOBO U CN FIND IT FR ABOUT $40-50...
OR ELSE 1st GEN I5+MOBO FOR ABOUT $90-120

IF U WANT A BRAND NEW BUILD FR CHEAP THEN GET A RYZEN APU FR ABOUT $99 ..ND PAIR IT WITH A $50 MOBO....ND $70-80 RAM

 

[michelfuego]

thats what i was thinking but will a 300 w psu work

 

[vexicus]

Yeah .. it will work...

 

[michelfuego]

ok thanks for your help

 

[michelfuego]

thanks i might be able to get a lga 775 mobo for free and i can get a q6600 for 15 bucks on aliexpress