Need help upgrading CPU

[shultzy101]

I am having trouble finding a nice new cpu/motherboard for my computer.

Processor AMD A6-3620 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics
Manufacturer AMD
Speed 2.2 GHz
Number of Cores 4
Video Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750
Manufacturer NVIDIA
Chipset GeForce GTX 750
Dedicated Memory 1.0 GB
Total Memory 3.9 GB
Memory 8.2 GB
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition Service Pack 1 (build 7601), 64-bit
Service Pack 1
Size 64 Bit
Edition Home Premium

I would like some suggestions for cpus that are around 150$ and are good for gaming

 

[CTurbo]

$150 for just the cpu, or $150 for cpu and motherboard?

 

[shultzy101]

150 for the CPU, and maybe under 100$ for mother board.

 

[logainofhades]

This meets your target combined price.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $249.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-27 17:18 EDT-0400)

 

[logainofhades]

This would be cheaper if that is too much.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($48.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $228.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-27 17:19 EDT-0400)

 

[shultzy101]

Would that help my computer play modern games better?

 

[CTurbo]

Ah ok. I was going to say $150 would not be enough to upgrade both.

The best $250 will get you is an i5 4440 or i5 4570 and B85 motherboard. The i5 4570 is a particularly good deal at $189 right now, and you can get a B85 mobo for around $50-60. The i5 4440 is $179.

On the AMD side, you can get the FX 6300, an aftermarket cooler, and a 990FX motherboard for under $250. Or a FX8320 + 990FX motherboard for under $250 but no aftermarket cooler.

 

[CTurbo]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/12fwZ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/12fwZ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/12fwZ/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B85M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($58.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $248.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-27 17:28 EDT-0400)

 

[shultzy101]

Which processor will be able to play modern games the best in the 250$ price range for mono+CPU?

 

[logainofhades]

You already have that answer above.

 

[CTurbo]

I believe the 4570 is very much worth the extra $10 over the 4440.

 

[logainofhades]

I believe the 4570 is very much worth the extra $10 over the 4440.

At only $10 I agree.