Whats a good cpu for my B150m Mortar?

[mike.morkot]

Hi, im not good with computers at all, and im looking to upgrade my processor. What is a good processor for msi b150m mortar? at around 200-300 price range? Any help would be appreciated

 

[ThatVietGuy]

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9mRFf7/intel-core-i7-7700-36ghz-quad-core-processor-bx80677i77700

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3pWrxr/intel-core-i5-7600-35ghz-quad-core-processor-bx80677i57600

What CPU do you have now?

 

[mike.morkot]

I3-6100 3.70ghz

 

[ThatVietGuy]

Either of the two I've listed would be a nice upgrade.

I would go with the i7 since it's the best you'll be able to do on that motherboard (aside from the 7700K which would be pointless on that board since you can't overclock).

 

[mike.morkot]

Thanks!