[SOLVED] Looking for advice on getting a new CPU

[chauvin.allen1]

So I've recently added more ram (8GB) and got a new GPU(Radeon RX 560), but now it seems my CPU is lagging far behind. Looking for advice in getting a new CPU under $150 that's decent enough to game with. You can also indicate if I need a new motherboard as well. Thanks.

Not sure of the information you all need. So let me know if you need more than what is below or any information from CPU-Z.


Processor
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4130 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Number of Cores
2
CPU ID
BFEBFBFF000306C3
Family
06
Model
3C
Stepping
3
Revision
12

Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition Service Pack 1 (build 7601), 64-bit
Service Pack
1
Size
64-bit
Edition
ATI
Version
6.1.7601
Locale
0409

BIOS
Default System BIOS
Version
Hewlett-Packard L01 v02.18
Manufacturer
Hewlett-Packard
Date
09/09/13

 

[Robert Cook]

The cheapest you could pull of brand new would be a ryzen 1500x (because it comes with the 65W cooler which is enough for even a moderate overclock as opposed to the lesser coolers on lower models and 4C, 4T is not a great idea for 2018) and a B350/450 motherboard, sadly that will still also then mandate new RAM...


For used options, your motherboard might support a locked 4th gen i7, in which case you will get a nice upgrade there. But that depends on the exact model of your current PC.