What FM2 socket CPU is better than AMD A6-6400K APU

[Lewis_9]

I am trying to find a better CPU for my FM2 socket type motherboard. (My price range is around 100-150 pounds or 140-200 dollars.) The cpu at the moment is currently bottlenecking my GPU (Gygabyte GTX 960 4GB) and games like ARK and Minecraft are dying because of this CPU, I was wondering if it would be any use to upgrade from 2 cores to 4 cores. If I have to switch out my motherboard for a better CPU I will if it is in the budget. Any recommendations will be appreciated

Kind regards, lewis!

 

[cin19]

AMD Athlon X4 860K, if your MB can support it.

 

[Lewis_9]

AMD Athlon X4 860K, if your MB can support it.

Sorry if this is obvious but what is MB and any idea how I can check if I can support it?

 

[Lewis_9]

AMD Athlon X4 860K, if your MB can support it.

If by MB you mean motherboard, the motherboard socket for the cpu is FM2+/FM2

 

[cin19]

Open the case to check the MB model, or use cpu z to check it out. Then go to the manufacturer site to check the cpu support list.

 

[Lewis_9]

Open the case to check the MB model, or use cpu z to check it out. Then go to the manufacturer site to check the cpu support list.

I think it can support the cpu, it says "Socket FM2+ Supports AMD FM2+/FM2 A-series APU" Heres the link to my motherboard http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5289#ov

 

[cin19]

Yes, it does, you may consider to buy the aftermarket cpu cooler ( 120mm size fan one) for ocing the 860K.

 

[Wisecracker]

You will not need a massive aftermarket cooler for the 860K --- it runs really cool and even when 'volted' for an OC will not run hot.

 

[Lewis_9]

Yes, it does, you may consider to buy the aftermarket cpu cooler ( 120mm size fan one) for ocing the 860K.

Alright, thanks dude!