New CPU Suggestions

[Userrnam]

I've had the same CPU for years, while upgrading about everything else in my computer. It's an old, crappy AMD 6120 six-core. It worked well for quite a while in my old setup, but I have recently upgraded my GPU to a STRIX GTX 970, and it just doesn't keep up now.

I've noticed the fans running full speed and parts of computer heating up durring gaming. Only guess is the old CPU.

So I've come to you for suggestions for a new, upgraded one.

Current Specs:
Motherboard - http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/specs-gigabyte-2ac8/
GPU - http://www.asus.com/us/Graphics_Cards/STRIXGTX970DC2OC4GD5/
CPU - http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Bulldozer/AMD-FX-Series%20FX-6120.html
Case - MicroATX Guardian

I don't want to spend more than $300 on some extreme CPU I don't need. I don't render, record or edit videos. I don't stream or anything. All I need is something to compliment my new GPU.

 

[Miyconst]

Intel Core i5-4690 would serve you well.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690
But you also have to change motherboard for it.

What is your total budget for cpu & motherboard?

 

[Userrnam]

Intel Core i5-4690 would serve you well.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690
But you also have to change motherboard for it.

What is your total budget for cpu & motherboard?

I don't want to spend more than say, $300, as I've just bought a new GPU. I can look to spend more in the future and completely upgrade then, but as I said, my computer has been heating up and the CPU is taking quite a toll from gaming. Worried about fraying the wires, the noise of the fans isn't too great either. Unsettling lol.

If you have any suggestions for a quick CPU fix that wouldn't involve replacing the motherboard, then that would be great. I know in the future I would have to upgrade both, probably the case too, as most motherboards aren't compatible with MicroATX I hear.

 

[Userrnam]

Intel Core i5-4690 would serve you well.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690
But you also have to change motherboard for it.

What is your total budget for cpu & motherboard?

I was looking at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113284 that someone suggested. Same socket, as my current CPU. Would you suggest this?

 

[bignastyid]

Intel Core i5-4690 would serve you well.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690
But you also have to change motherboard for it.

What is your total budget for cpu & motherboard?

I was looking at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113284 that someone suggested. Same socket, as my current CPU. Would you suggest this?

Your motherboard doesn't support the 8350.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c03117539&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en#N136

For under $300 I'd get something like this.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H97M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $279.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-20 16:37 EST-0500

 

[Userrnam]

Your motherboard doesn't support the 8350.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c03117539&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en#N136

For under $300 I'd get something like this.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H97M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $279.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-20 16:37 EST-0500

This is what I just read from my motherboard specs:
Support AMD Socket AM3+ (Max 125W) (Zambezi) FX-4100, FX-6100, FX-8100, FX-8120, FX-8150
at: http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/specs-gigabyte-2ac8/
Shouldnt "Socket AM3+" Support the 8350 CPU?

 

[bignastyid]

The 970 chipset required a bios update for the piledriver based cpus, Hp never released an update for that board(atleast not hat i can find), so it more than likely it will not work. Its not just about the socket.

 

[Miyconst]

As bignastyid said you have to replace your motherboard for fx-8350.
That is why I would go for an intel cpu.
AMD AM3 socket is outdated and discontinued.

There are plenty of different intel cpu's for any budget.

I would suggest these:
CPU:
Intel Core i5-4690
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690

Motherboard:
ASRock Fatal1ty H97
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fatal1tyh97killer

Total $300.

 

[Userrnam]

The 970 chipset required a bios update for the piledriver based cpus, Hp never released an update for that board(atleast not hat i can find), so it more than likely it will not work. Its not just about the socket.

Ahh thanks. I'm just recently learning more about hardware as I upgrade my PC and I come across problems with it lol. I guess I'll have to plan on upgrading both in the future.