Question What the best cpu for my motherboard and gpu right now ?

[misconduxt]

Hi, i just finished my first own build pc by using the secondhand part that i bought online. so currently my system is running on:

Processor : AMD Athlon II x2 270
Motherboard : GA-780T-USB3
Ram : 4gb 1333 ddr3 single channel (will add more later)
PSU : 300w
GPU : GTX 750ti 2gb

so after finish building it i just realized that cpu is bottlenecking my gpu. so what cpu upgrade should i get ? is phenom series good enough ? i'm just using it to play classic title games.

 

[dashingdip]

Looking at AM3 compatible CPUs, optimal choice is Athlon X4 with high clock speed (around 4Ghz). It is a true quad core CPU with 4 cpu and 4 fpu core segments, so it is not lacking in any way. The performace level it offers is near some older i5 CPU and paired with a decent GPU it can provide enjoyable gaming experience, though you should probably use mid/high game settings.

 

[misconduxt]

Looking at AM3 compatible CPUs, optimal choice is Athlon X4 with high clock speed (around 4Ghz). It is a true quad core CPU with 4 cpu and 4 fpu core segments, so it is not lacking in any way. The performace level it offers is near some older i5 CPU and paired with a decent GPU it can provide enjoyable gaming experience, though you should probably use mid/high game settings.

which version of athlon x4 is good ?

 

[CountMike]

Which exact version of that MB is it ? Look at lower left corner of the MB. If it's 3.x you could put even a 4core FX or Phenom II X4, 965BE for instance.
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-780T-USB3-rev-31#support-cpu

 

[misconduxt]

Which exact version of that MB is it ? Look at lower left corner of the MB. If it's 3.x you could put even a 4core FX or Phenom II X4, 965BE for instance.
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-780T-USB3-rev-31#support-cpu

its 3.1 version fx is quite expensive in my country. So im looking for athlon or phenom. Whats the difference between both cpu ?

 

[misconduxt]

Which exact version of that MB is it ? Look at lower left corner of the MB. If it's 3.x you could put even a 4core FX or Phenom II X4, 965BE for instance.
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-780T-USB3-rev-31#support-cpu

is phenom II x4 955 good enough ? Will it bottleneck the 750ti ?

 

[CountMike]

is phenom II x4 955 good enough ? Will it bottleneck the 750ti ?

Much better than Athlon for sure but you should look for BE (Black Edition) Phenomes because their multiplier is unlocked and can be easily overclocked.

 

[misconduxt]

Update : i've found some cheap fx 6200 is it conpatible with my motherboard ?