Would I get better frames in BF4 with this new build?

MrPicklePigeon

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I currently have an A8-6500 and a GTX 660. It bottlenecks really bad when I play BF4 (Low 40-70FPS). So if I take the Gigabyte GTX 660 2GB Windforce x2 OC out the current build and put it into a new one I'm building will I get better framerates due to eliminating that CPU bottleneck? I will be playing at 900p.

New Build:
AMD FX-8320 @4.5Ghz
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler
Gigabyte GTX 660 2GB Windforce x2 OC
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

Also I plan on updating the 660 to a 760 around August so will I be good for gaming until then?
 
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Yes, the 8350 will give you a big boost.

If you're considering upgrading GPUs in the future, like Shneiky said, going from a 660 to a 760 isn't worth it. What I would do, if your motherboard supports it, is get another 660and power supply and SLI.

Shneiky

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To get a FX 8350 you will need a new motherboard. The A8 uses FM sockets, while the FX need AM 3+ socket. Also, using Hyper Evo will predominately about luck. Some people with the better chips managed to do it. Others top out at 4.3. The Evo won't suffice to coupe with higher than stock voltage well.

So since you need a new motherboard, you can consider moving to Intel. A I5 4430 will be more than enough to pull significantly ahead of a FX 8350. This way you don't need to spend extra on cooling as well.

As far as it goes about the 760 vs 660 - it is a waste of money. The increase is not significant enough to be reasonable. Better save those for a 770 or 860/870 (whatever it is and whenever it comes out).

Your graphics card is ok. When you change the CPU, you will see a massive improvement. Specially in multi-player. Cheers
 

MrPicklePigeon

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Yeah thanks man and I'm starting from scratch so I already have a AM 3+ socket mobo.