Hello!
I am currently looking to upgrade my CPU and Motherboard.
My current CPU and Motherboard are:
Motherboard : Gigabyte Technology GA-870A-USB3
(https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128485)
Processor : AMD Phenom(tm) X4 955 Processor, 3.2Ghz, Quad Core
(https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674)
My initial thought was my get a new CPU to run the recent games more smoothly (I recently upgraded my GPU as well back in November.)
However, seeing how old my motherboard is, a new CPU would not be compatible with my motherboard, therefore requiring me to get a new motherboard.
I was really just shooting in the dark for a new, affordable CPU and Motherboard combo. I'm definitely not looking for top of the line products.
As for price range, I was thinking $200 - $300 for both CPU and Motherboard combined.
Upon looking for some myself, I ran into this:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/72wqqs/amd-ryzen-5-1400-32ghz-quad-core-processor-yd1400bbaebox
I heard that Ryzen series is new but from my limited knowledge, the 3.2Ghz and Quad Core seem really similar to my current CPU.
Any advice or even suggestions on products would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much!
I am currently looking to upgrade my CPU and Motherboard.
My current CPU and Motherboard are:
Motherboard : Gigabyte Technology GA-870A-USB3
(https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128485)
Processor : AMD Phenom(tm) X4 955 Processor, 3.2Ghz, Quad Core
(https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674)
My initial thought was my get a new CPU to run the recent games more smoothly (I recently upgraded my GPU as well back in November.)
However, seeing how old my motherboard is, a new CPU would not be compatible with my motherboard, therefore requiring me to get a new motherboard.
I was really just shooting in the dark for a new, affordable CPU and Motherboard combo. I'm definitely not looking for top of the line products.
As for price range, I was thinking $200 - $300 for both CPU and Motherboard combined.
Upon looking for some myself, I ran into this:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/72wqqs/amd-ryzen-5-1400-32ghz-quad-core-processor-yd1400bbaebox
I heard that Ryzen series is new but from my limited knowledge, the 3.2Ghz and Quad Core seem really similar to my current CPU.
Any advice or even suggestions on products would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much!